3113 - Master of Design
This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course
| Abbreviated title | MDes |
|---|---|
| CRICOS Code | 044966D |
| Managing faculty | Art and Design |
| Study location and mode | On-campus (Caulfield) Part-time study may be offered subject to final enrolment numbers. |
| Total credit points required | 72 |
| Duration (years) | 1.5 years FT, 3 years PT |
| Recognition of prior learning | Up to 24 points of credit may be granted for previously completed similar units taken at the same level, for example as part of an honours course. For similar undergraduate units, students will normally be required to make substitutions. |
| Contact details | Telephone +61 3 9903 1517, email enquiries@artdes.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.artdes.monash.edu.au. |
| Course coordinator | Associate Professor Arthur de Bono |
Description
This coursework masters degree allows designers to sharpen their professional practice, and further their marketing, business and analytical skills at an advanced level. Graduates of the Master of Design will have enhanced, highly developed capabilities, which will place them at the forefront of their field of design practice.
The core of the course consists of three units of design studio extending over three semesters. These are a series of supervised projects culminating in a design product (including design system, process, or artefact). Students are required to demonstrate high level planning, resourcing, implementation and evaluation, culminating in an expert understanding of the professional design process.
Students select one of the following streams within design studio for the entire course:
- industrial design
- visual communication
- interior architecture
- multimedia design
- multidisciplinary design.
In addition to the core design studio, students take two units to support the formation of design research strategies, a unit in professional practice, and a unit which complements their other studies by extending relevant skills and knowledge. Teaching consists of studio sessions, lectures and tutorials.
Assessment
Assessment is based on project work, written and verbal presentations and assignments.
Structure
Requirements
First year
Semester one
Semester two
- MDC4002 Design project (part 2)
- PPR4002 Professional practice and business planning for design
- TAD4542 Research seminar in design
Second year
Semester one
- MDC5001 Design project (part 3)
Alternative exit(s)
The program can be exited after one or two semesters of full-time study or the equivalent:
- students exiting after successfully completing one semester of study (24 points) take out the Graduate Certificate in Design.
- students exiting after successfully completing two semesters of study (48 points) take out the Graduate Diploma of Design.
Award(s) received on completion *
* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.