FACULTY OF DESIGN

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FACULTY OF DESIGN
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Introduction

• The Faculty of Design is one of Australias
  premier design schools and is widely regarded for
  its industry focused undergraduate courses and
  high levels of applied research and postgraduate
  scholarship.
• The Faculty is also known as the National
  Institute of Design and the National Institute
  for Design Research. It also supports the
  distinguished Swinburne School of Film and
  Television.

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National Institute of Design

• Bachelor of Design (Communication Design)
• Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design)
• Bachelor of Design (Interior Design)
• Bachelor of Design (Multimedia Design)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Product Design
  Engineering)

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National Institute of Design

• Bachelor of Design is 3 years
• Bachelor of Design (Honours) is 4 years
• Product Design Engineering is a 4 year program

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School of Film and Television

• Bachelor of Film and Television (3 years)
• Bachelor of Film and Television (Honours) (4
  years)

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Communication Design

• The Communication Design program produces
  designers with high creative and conceptual
  ability for careers in graphic design,
  advertising, publishing, publicity, print media
  and multimedia - wherever information is conveyed
  visually.

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Industrial Design

• The Industrial Design program produces designers
  of a wide range of consumer and industrial
  products from furniture, cars, sporting equipment
  and personal electronic devices to medical,
  transport and manufacturing equipment, any
  objects where social and technological change and
  the demand for innovation and improvement are
  constant.

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Interior Design

• Interior Design produces graduates with the
  conceptual processes, creative tools, management
  strategies and research skills for innovation in
  the areas of public environments (government
  agencies and institutions, theatres, cinemas,
  sporting venues, interpretation centres)
  commercial spaces (restaurants, offices, hotels,
  shops and airports), domestic interiors and
  exhibition design (trade shows, events and museum
  displays).

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Multimedia Design

• The Multimedia Design program prepares students
  to work with design for digital film production,
  the world wide web and computer interactive
  media.
• The study of time-based sequence design provides
  students with expertise in animation, 3D
  modeling, digital video, audio media, and
  communication design for electronic media.

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Entry and Progression
Year 6
Year 5
Year 4
Year 3
Year 2
Year 1
International students
VCE Enter score of 75 or equivalent with one
subject in maths and design technology or physics
VCE Enter score of 75 or equivalent with one
subject in art or design
VCE Enter score of 85 or equivalent with one
subject in liturature, philiosophy, maths or
philosophy.
VCE 2007 Enter Score of 75 or equivalent with
one subject in art or design
VCE Enter Score of 75 or equivalent with one
subject in design or multimedia.
VCE Enter score of 75 or equivalent with one
subject in maths
International applicants who do not achieve the
Enter score or equivalent may still be eligible
to apply with a portfolio or showreel.
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TAFE Pathways
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Selection Process 4 categories

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VTAC Selection Process Year 12
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Prerequisites for Year 12 only
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VTAC Selection Process Non Year 12
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Common questions

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Common Questions

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Industry Placement

• Formally known as Industry Based Learning,
  Industry Placement (IP) is a unique and important
  component of the undergraduate programs in the
  Faculty of Design. Students are matched with an
  appropriate company according to their skills and
  interests.
• Postgraduate students can gain vital industry
  experience working in the Design Centre, the
  Facultys in-house design consultancy.

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Industry Placement

• International students are eligible for IP
  because it is a mandatory component of the
  Honours program.
• Students must achieve Credit average grades in
  their second year of study and complete a
  successful interview to be eligible for IP.
• Students are often paid a stipend during their
  IP.
• Students work for four days in Industry and are
  required to study one module at University on the
  remaining day.

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IP or Design Centre
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The Design Centre

• The Design Centre is an professional consultancy
  program conducted by the Faculty of Design
  providing industry experience for honours and
  postgraduate students. It provides students with
  real industry projects under the guidance and
  management of experienced designers. The Design
  Centre strives for excellence in all aspects of
  design, design management and design research in
  communication, industrial and multimedia design.

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The Design Centre

• Australian and International students are
  eligible for choosing The Design Centre in their
  honours year
• Students must have achieved at least Credit
  average in their third year of studies and not
  done an Industry Placement.
• Students are in the Design Centre a full working
  week.

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International Opportunities

• The Faculty of Design has over twenty exchange
  agreements with institutions in countries such
  asGermany, Sweden, Finland, Korea, Denmark,
  Malaysia, Mexico, UK and the USA.
• These agreements allow exchange opportunities for
  all students to study for 1-2 semesters overseas.
• Students progress through their course at the
  same rate and only pay for travel, accommodation
  and living expenses.

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Study Tour (outgoing)

• During November each year, a number of students
  take a six-week study tour to an international
  destination costing about AS6,000.
• Students, guided by lecturers, have excursions to
  museums and design companies, and conduct
  collaborative work with local students.
• Students on the Study Tour receive 25 credits
  towards the completion of their degree.

Study Tour to Germany
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Study Tour (incoming)

• In November the Faculty of Design accepts
  students from all around the world to undertake
  design modules in Communication Design,
  Industrial Design, Interior Design and Multimedia
  Design.
• Students are able to study one module (2 weeks),
  two modules (4 weeks) or three modules (6 weeks)
• With prior agreement students may be able to
  transfer credits back to their home institution.

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Study Abroad at Swinburne

• International students are able to study at the
  Faculty of Design for 1-2 semesters as part of
  their own program.
• In most cases the credits gained at Swinburne can
  be transferred as a component of the
  participants own degree program.
• Students have the opportunity to choose range of
  subjects.
• Students pay a semester fee of AS7,250 which
  includes a general service fee.