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Bachelor of Industrial Design

General information

Course code: 2122 * Course abbreviation: BID * Caulfield campus * Internal mode * Course coordinator: Mark Wilken
The Bachelor of Industrial Design is a four-year, full-time degree program of education in the discipline and professional practice of product design.
It is intended for students who wish to seek professional or executive employment in the field of product design and related areas of design or industry and commerce.
Industrial design is concerned with the research and design of consumer and industrial products used by people. These range from telephones to motor vehicles and from medical equipment to domestic appliances.
The industrial designer works as a part of a team involving engineering, production and marketing.

Structure of the course

This four-year professional degree course is awarded either with or without honours depending upon the grades achieved during the course. The major product design subjects are supported by a cluster of relevant subject modules that include design communication, ergonomics, technical design principles, materials and manufacturing technology, and digital imaging.
A range of elective subjects allows students to extend their education into specialist industrial activities or other art and design disciplines. The course is structured to give students the following areas of study.

Design studios (66 credit points)

This is the main study of the course. There are studios at each year stage.

Studio specialisation (18 credit points)

Specialist area of study specifically related to the student's main discipline and will include the study of technical planning, product model-making, engineering drawing and product drawing.

Theory of art and design (30 credit points)

Students undertake a minimum of 30 credit points on the study of the theory, context and cultural aspects of art and design.

Professional practice (18 credit points)

All students take professional practice subjects in the first year, third year and fourth year of the course.

Drawing and visual structures (6 credit points)

Students take a compulsory drawing subject in the first year. This study is concerned with perceptual and communication skills in the context of visual concepts and structures.

Digital imaging (15 credit points)

All students are required to take digital imaging subjects for a total of 15 credit points. In addition, a range of electives is available to extend knowledge and skills in this area.

Technology (27 credit points)

General area of study for the acquisition of additional skills in mathematics, mechanics and ergonomics, electronics, materials and manufacturing related to industrial design to aid the student's main industrial design studio practice.

Electives (12 credit points)

Twelve credit points are available for elective studies, which are selected in consultation with the course coordinator. Subjects will generally be taken from those available within the Faculty of Art and Design, but subjects offered elsewhere in the university are also available.

Length of course/workload required

Four years of full-time study. The expected number of hours per week for a full-time student is 48 (contact and non-contact), with appropriate adjustment for part-time study. An 80 per cent attendance record for studios, lectures, seminars etc is required before a student may present for assessment in any subject. Exceptions will be subject to the approval of the course coordinator.

Admission requirements

This course is normally offered through the VTAC system. Entry is by portfolio, interview and ENTER. Students must have a study score of at least 25 in VCE English units 3 and 4 and at least 25 in Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (alternatively Change and Approximation or Extension) or an equivalent course of approved study. Applications will also be considered as the basis of other qualifications assessed as equivalent to the VCE.

Credit provision

Credit will be granted for equivalent studies completed elsewhere at approved institutions. Advanced standing in the course for students who have completed part of similar courses at Australian or international universities will be considered up to a maximum of two years and in accordance with other regulations of Monash University. Each application for credit or advanced standing will be considered on its own merits.

Fee structure

For students with Australian residency, this course falls within the middle band of HECS liability. The fee for international students will be set by the vice-chancellor from time to time (currently $14,000 per annum).

Year 1
This year introduces students to the basic skills and intellectual processes required to successfully pursue their chosen area of study.


Year 2
Students progressively improve their practical and they continue their educational development through core and elective subjects.


Year 3
Integration of previous years study, with a major focus in their chosen area.


Year 4*
A year of intensive study specifically oriented to students' chosen area of professional specialisation.


Total years 1-4



Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 1

Semester 2


Drawing and visual structures

C
o
r
e

DWG1301 Drawing 1C
6 cps








6 cps

Theory of art and design

C
o
r
e

TAD1101 History of pre- industrial art and design
6 cps

TAD1102 Visual culture and media of the industrial age
6 cps

TAD2211 Critical issues in design 2B
3 cps

TAD2502 Product analysis forum
6 cps

TAD3211 Critical issues in design 3B
3 cps


TAD4501 Research methods in design
3 cps

TAD4502 Research seminar in design
3 cps

30 cps

Professional practice

C
o
r
e

PPR1103 Effective comm.
3 cps



PPR2110 Professional practice D
3 cps

MKF3321 Marketing for design
3 cps
PPR3107 Project planning and research for industrial design
3 cps

PPR4101 Business management for design
3 cps

PPR4103 Project seminar
3 cps

18 cps

Digital imaging

C
o
r
e

DIS1101 Digital imaging 1
3 cps

DIS1102 Digital imaging 2
3 cps

DIS2109 Digital imaging CAD
3 cps


DIS3107 3D Modelling for design 1
3 cps

DIS3108 3D Modelling for design 2
3 cps



15 cps

Design studio

C
o
r
e

IDE1101 Design studio 1 (industrial design)
3 cps

IDE1102 Industrial design studio 2
6 cps

IDE2103 Industrial design studio 3
6 cps

IDE2104 Industrial design studio 4
6 cps

IDE3105 Industrial design studio 5
6 cps

IDE3106 Industrial design studio 6
9 cps

IDE4107 Project studies
12 cps

IDE4108 Major project
18 cps

66 cps

Studio specialisation

C
o
r
e

IDE1601 Product drawing 1
3 cps

IDE1501 Modelmaking and workshop practice 1
3 cps

IDE2502 Modelmaking and workshop practice 2
3 cps
IDE2201 Engineering drawing 1
3 cps
IDE2602 Product drawing 2
3 cps

IDE2202 Engineering drawing 2
3 cps





18 cps

Technology

C
o
r
e

IDE1808 Geometry and mechanics for industrial design
3 cps

IDE1809 Mechanics for industrial design
3 cps

IDE2401 Materials and manufact. 1
3 cps

IDE2801 Electronics for industrial design
3 cps
IDE2301 Ergonomics 1
3 cps

IDE3402 Materials and manufact. 2
3 cps
IDE3302 Ergonomics 2
3 cps

IDE3403 Materials and manufact. 3
3 cps

IDE4813 Technology planning
3 cps


27 cps

Electives



3 cps

3 cps

3 cps

3 cps


12 cps

Total

24 cps

24 cps

24 cps

24 cps

24 cps

24 cps

24 cps

24 cps

192 cps


Note that all courses and subjects are subject to ongoing review and minor amendments to improve them.
cps: credit points - the total student workload per week including in and out-of-class work is normally obtained by doubling the credit points.
* Course structure is currently under review. For further information, contact the faculty administrative officer.

Course program

Subjects

Credit points

Average taught
hours per week

Average out of class
hours per week

Total hours

Year 1






Semester 1

DWG1301 Drawing 1C

6 cps

5 hours

7 hours

12 hours


TAD1101 History of pre-industrial art and design

6 cps

3 hours

9 hours

12 hours


DIS1101 Digital imaging 1

3 cps

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours


IDE1101 Design studio 1 (industrial design)

3 cps

3 hours

3 hours

6 hours


IDE1601 Product drawing 1

3 cps

3 hours

3 hours

6 hours


IDE1808 Geometry and mechanics for industrial design

3 cps

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours



24 cps

18 hours

30 hours

48 hours

Semester 2

TAD1102 Visual culture and media of the industrial age

6 cps

3 hours

9 hours

12 hours


PPR1103 Effective communication

3 cps

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours


DIS1102 Digital imaging 2

3 cps

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours


IDE1102 Industrial design studio 2

6 cps

6 hours

6 hours

12 hours


IDE1501 Modelmaking and workshop practice 1

3 cps

3 hours

3 hours

6 hours


IDE1809 Mechanics for industrial design

3 cps

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours



24 cps

18 hours

30 hours

48 hours

Year 2






Semester 1

TAD2211 Critical issues in design 2B

3 cps

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours


DIS2109 Digital imaging CAD

3 cps

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours


IDE2103 Industrial design studio 3

6 cps

5 hours

7 hours

12 hours


IDE2502 Modelmaking and workshop practice 2

3 cps

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours


IDE2602 Product drawing 2

3 cps

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours


IDE2201 Engineering drawing 1

3 cps

3 hours

3 hours

6 hours


IDE2401 Materials and manufacturing 1

3 cps

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours



24 cps

18 hours

30 hours

48 hours

Semester 2

TAD2502 Product analysis forum

6 cps

3 hours

9 hours

12 hours


IDE2104 Industrial design studio 4

6 cps

6 hours

6 hours

12 hours


IDE2301 Ergonomics 1

3 cps

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours


IDE2801 Electronics for industrial design

3 cps

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours


IDE2202 Engineering drawing 2

3 cps

3 hours

3 hours

6 hours


Elective

3 cps

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours



24 cps

18 hours

30 hours

48 hours

Year 3






Semester 1

TAD3211 Critical issues in design3B

3 cps

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours


PPR2110 Professional practiceD

3 cps

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours


IDE3105 Industrial design studio5

6 cps

6 hours

6 hours

12 hours


IDE3302 Ergonomics2

3 cps

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours


IDE3402 Materials and manufacturing2

3 cps

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours


DIS3107 3D Modelling for design 1

3 cps

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours


Elective

3 cps

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours



24 cps

18 hours

30 hours

48 hours

Semester 2

MKF3321 Marketing for design

3 cps

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours


IDE3106 Industrial design studio6

9 cps

8 hours

10 hours

18 hours


IDE3403 Materials and manufacturing3

3 cps

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours


DIS3108 3D Modelling for design 2

3 cps

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours


PPR3107 Project planning and research for industrial design

3 cps

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours


Elective

3 cps

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours



24 cps

18 hours

30 hours

48 hours

Year 4*






Semester 1

TAD4501 Research methods in design

3 cps

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours


IDE4107 Project studies (industrial design)

12 cps

10 hours

14 hours

24 hours


PPR4101 Business management for design

3 cps

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours


IDE4813 Technology planning

3 cps

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours


Elective

3 cps

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours



24 cps

18 hours

30 hours

48 hours

Semester 2

TAD4502 Research seminar in design

3 cps

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours


PPR4103 Project seminar (industrial design)

3 cps

3 hours

3 hours

6 hours


IDE4108 Major project (industrial design)

18 cps

10 hours

26 hours

36 hours



24 cps

15 hours

33 hours

48 hours

Total (over four years)


192 cps

(18 hours average per week)

(30 hours average per week)



Note that all courses and subjects are subject to ongoing review and minor amendments to improve them.
Teaching hours quoted are based on student groups of 20. Where group size is less than 20, some consolidation of teaching will occur.
cps: credit points - the total student workload per week including in and out-of-class work is normally obtained by doubling the credit points.
* Course structure is currently under review. For further information, contact the faculty administrative officer.

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