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Master of Design / Master of Design (Advanced)
Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 03389E
This course is for those who want to dig deep into the rich soil of design experienced creatives as well as professionals across various other industries. Get your hands dirty; learn which rules apply and which ones don't. Graduate with an impressive portfolio that's sure to lead to work at the highest levels. Developed by the brilliant minds at Billy Blue, this accelerated post - professional program offers an exciting opportunity for advanced study in design and is designed to engage designers, developers, technologists, programmers, artists and teachers to explore the convergent space between disciplines that shape technologies, applications and creative solutions. If you want to progress to senior roles within the design industry worldwide and become an advanced, entrepreneurial, flexible problem solver who can create and contribute to a variety of design solutions, this program is for you.
Structure
To qualify for the degree of Master of Design the candidate must complete satisfactorily a program of study that comprises all core subjects and four optional subjects. A combined total of 120 credit points is required including a Capstone project. The Master of Design (Advanced) requires all core and 5 optional subjects - a combined total of 160 credit points to be completed which includes a Major Project. Electives can be taken from the elective bank below. One elective can be taken from any Torrens but must have prior approval by the Program Director. Master of Design: In total 7 core subjects are required and 4 electives including one elective from level 9. Level 9 subjects are DSGN 6030 Design & Economics 10 UOC and DSGN 6032 Capstone Project which is a double (20 UOC subject) but which cannot be extended over more than one trimester preventing extensions of the project for more than 12 weeks so that timeframe and relevant cost of the project is taken into account. In addition students present their work and defense to the Academic leadership team of the Faculty. Master of Design (Advanced): The Major Project is one trimester project (40 UOC) that aims to engage the student with industry. Building on their Capstone project student are to extend their project whilst engaging with industry or user groups. The Major project has 40 UOC which amounts to 40 hours of study time per week for 12 week for this subject to be completed.
Subjects
- DSGN6026 Design Identity
- DSGN6027 Design Content
- DSGN6028 Design Futures
- DSGN6029 Research and Innovation
- DSGN6030 Design and Economies
- DSGN6031 Social Enterprise
Standard entry requirements
- Completion of a Bachelor level degree or Postgraduate study at an Australian university or equivalent from an overseas higher education provider
- Written proposal
- Portfolio of relevant work from area(s) of expertise
- Resume
- Selection interview. Students without an Undergraduate degree may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate
- Additional academic entry requirements for International students: Equivalent IELTS 6.5 (Academic) with no skills band less than 6
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