OVERVIEW

Harness your creativity to make an impact in an ever-changing world when you study a Bachelor of Design at Deakin. Design is a tangible way to influence people and solve complex problems. No two days will be the same, you will learn the tools, strategies and methodologies required to drive innovation in business, as well as how to utilise cutting-edge technology and the creative practices of design to create memorable work. Develop critical skills across a range of related disciplines – from communications design to interactive UX, to brand and design thinking – and work towards a sustained creative career doing what you love.

COURSE STRUCTURE

To complete the Bachelor of Design, a student must complete 24 credit points. Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to 1 credit point.

The 24 credit points must include:

• 3 credit points of design thematic core units
• 3 credit points of employability sequence units

Plus either:

• 2 major sequences of at least 8 credit points

• 1 major sequence of at least 8 credit points plus 1 minor sequence of at least 4 credit points

Remaining credit points may be used to undertake elective units or to undertake an additional minor sequence.

One major must be taken from the majors offered in the degree in which you are enrolled. The other major or minor sequences may be taken from Bachelor of Creative Arts, Bachelor of Communication, or Bachelor of Film Television and Animation major or minor sequences.

Students must also ensure that they have met the following course rules to be eligible to graduate with a Bachelor of Design:

• a maximum of 10 credit points at level 1
• a minimum of 6 credit points at level 3

• Academic Integrity Module DAI001
Academic Integrity Module (0-credit-point compulsory unit)

Students are advised to refer to the details of each major or minor sequence for availability as some may be offered in campus and/or online mode only.

Utilise your love for creative thinking and design to solve complex problems in this innovative field. When you study a Bachelor of Design at Deakin, you are working towards a sustainable creative career doing what you love.

Designers work across all industry sectors, including digital and publishing, advertising, online, immersive and interactive virtual experiences, arts organisations, corporate companies, NGOs, and more. Or create your own future freelance career and become an entrepreneurial self-starter.

Graduates are open to many opportunities, including the following design careers:

• AR & VR (mixed reality) designer

• animation/motion designer

• art director/creative director

• brand designer

• communication designer

• digital designer

• game designer

• graphic designer

• illustrator & digital artist

• interactive designer

• motion graphics designer

• social media designer

• systems designer

• UI designer

• UX designer

• web designer

Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.