Bachelor of Design / Bachelor of Applied Innovation, Major in Branded Environments

Program Overview

This innovative double degree in Design and Applied Innovation equips designers with an edge in transforming spaces into multisensory experiences and driving brand connections. Through hands-on projects and a Work Integrated Learning program, students gain a solid foundation in UX, Design Thinking, Brand Strategy, and Development. Graduates are highly sought-after professionals with the skills to work independently or collaboratively in design innovation teams or consultancies.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This innovative design double degree will equip designers with an innovation edge that can transform spaces to multisensory experiences, drive connections to brands, and provide an exceptional foundation in UX, Design Thinking, Brand Strategy and Development with hands-on projects and experiences through their unique Work Integrated Learning program.

Outline:

• Course Duration – 4 years of full-time study
• Year 1 (8 units);
• Concepts and Narratives
• Digital Design
• Typography
• Twentienth-Century Design
• Photography for Design,
• Web Design
• Exploring Creativity and Innovation
• Fundamentals of Innovation Practice
• Year 2 (8 units);
• Contemporary Design Issues
• Brand and Identity Design
• Innovation Internship
• Innovation Sandpit
• Responsible Innovation Futures and Integrated Placement
• Interior Architecture Communication, Exhibition Design, Branded Environment Design Studio 1
• Introduction Studio
• Design Thinking & Research for Digital Innovation & Social Innovation
• User Interface & Digital Prototyping
• Creative Direction in Social Innovation
• Innovation and Technologies for The Branded Environment
• Advanced Branding for Digital Spaces (VR / 3D Environments and Spatial Technologies).
• Year 3 (7 units);
• Branded Environment Design Studio 2 (Innovation Internship)
• Year 4 (7 units);
• Branded Environment Capstone

Careers:

Graduates from the Bachelor of Design / Bachelor of Applied Innovation double degree are highly sort after professionals equipped for the future and capable of working independently with clients or collaboratively, on design innovation teams or consultancies with roles such as;

• UX/UI designer and innovator
• Strategic designer/business leader
• User-centered product or digital service designer.