This course is theoretically rich and production-orientated. In just 6 months you’ll evaluate design from an interdisciplinary perspective; analyse design issues; develop new strategies as a design professional; and apply your practical skills to real-world projects. The emphasis in the Interdisciplinary Design Project subject is on understanding through making. You’ll explore the context in which your designs will be used and analyse how they can enrich the world of the user. Your second subject in this short, intense course, Design Research, will give you the opportunity to engage with texts that are influential in the way designers think about their designs and how they will be used. You’ll complete the course with a current and well-informed understanding of the design process. You’ll recognise the impact design projects and commissions have on the life of the end user. And, you’ll be ready to tackle commissions laterally with imagination and skill. Importantly, this course will give you the opportunity to take some time out from your routine and analyse what design means to you, and it will enhance your design career. Then you can continue with further studies in your field, if you wish, and bring greater insights and expertise to your practice of design.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Evaluate design from an interdisciplinary perspective
• Analyse design issues
• Develop new strategies
• Application of research and theory

• Australian bachelor’s degree or equivalent; and
• Design portfolio of experience; and
• Written proposal; and
• Selection interview