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University of Western Australia

A major in Integrated Design equips students to apply their imagination to address contemporary issues in an independent and creative way. Design is a speculative discipline which can be achieved by using different technologies and methods when creating drawings, models and prototypes. As part of the creative process students will undertake collaborative work on multi-disciplinary projects with a variety of individuals. Practical studies will be supported by investigations into design communication and sustainable design, as well as considerations of relevant historical and ethical issues relating to design. Collaborative design studios form the backbone of the Integrated Design major. Studio teaching is supplemented by studies in the history of aesthetics and technology, appropriate technology units and units designed to allow designers with different backgrounds to develop a shared 'language' that crosses traditional disciplinary borders. University of western Australia (UWA) has invested heavily in cutting-edge model-making and prototyping technologies including laser cutters and a three dimensional model maker. There is a well-equipped workshop and students have the benefit of the Cullity Gallery to exhibit their work.The Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts brings together the disciplines of architecture, landscape architecture, visual arts and urban design. This grouping represents a substantial breadth and depth of design experience that can inform and inspire new design students and will continue to expand to encompass additional design disciplines.
Good knowledge of physics and mathematics.
Major studies emphasizes on rich combination of experiences in creativity, the humanities and the sciences, conceptualization and design of individual buildings, urban configurations and landscapes in response to existing and emerging economic, technical and social needs and desires.
Students who complete an Integrated Design major and Architecture major at a sufficiently high level may proceed to the Master of Architecture by Coursework (M.Arch). The M.Arch is accredited by the Architects Boards in each state and territory and recognized by a number of international accreditation bodies.
Completing a major solely in Integrated Design provides a range of employment opportunities including to work as a: Designer, Draftsperson, Modeler/Animator, Urban Designer (with further study).As well as students can get employment to work in Design consultancies, Architectural and urban design practice, Illustration and 3D modeling studios, Building or manufacturing companies, Computer game development, Set design/animation or special effects studios .This course can lead to become a: Architect, Architectural Draftsperson, Landscape Architect, Urban Designer, Web Designer.
$27650, per year
3 years (BDes), 4 years (BPhil(Hons))