Bachelor of Industrial Design

Program Overview

Griffith University's Bachelor of Industrial Design is a three-year program that combines design principles with engineering sciences. It equips students with skills in design ideation, engineering, and advanced manufacturing technologies. The program emphasizes hands-on learning and industry-experienced teaching, preparing graduates for careers in various design fields, including industrial design, product design, and entrepreneurship.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Objective:

To prepare students for careers ranging from design for mass-production to small scale manufacture and everything in between.

Description:

The Bachelor of Industrial Design at Griffith University is a three-year full-time program that combines a professional Industrial Design qualification with a large component of engineering sciences. The program provides students with the knowledge and skills required for a successful career in industrial design, including design ideation, invention, engineering science, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Outline:

Year 1

• Industrial Design Studio 1
• Electrics and Electronics for Designers
• Digital Design and Modelling
• Engineering Design Practice
• 3D Modelling for 3D Printing
• Mechanical Science
• Designer Languages

Year 2

• Industrial Design Studio 2
• Industrial Design Studio 3
• 3D Digital Modelling for Manufacture
• Mechanical Engineering Design
• Free Choice Elective

Year 3

• Industrial Design Studio 4
• Digital Making: Objects and Furniture
• Human Machine Interfaces
• Work Integrated Learning Placement
• Design and Manufacture of Composites
• Social Entrepreneurship

Teaching:

• The program is taught by industry-experienced teaching staff.
• The program emphasizes hands-on learning, with access to advanced technologies including 3D printing and other cutting-edge manufacturing methods.
• The program incorporates an international focus on digital and advanced technology manufacturing, giving students a global perspective on product design and development.

Careers:

Graduates of the Bachelor of Industrial Design are prepared for a wide range of career opportunities, including:

• Industrial designer
• Designer for medical applications
• Innovator
• Product designer
• Entrepreneur
• Furniture designer/designer-maker
• Jewelry designer-maker
• Designer-maker
• Set/prop designer
• Fairground ride designer
• Automotive designer
• Digital fashion designer