BP316 - Bachelor of Design Studies

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Plan: BP316VH - Bachelor of Design Studies
Campus: RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus

Program delivery and structure

Approach to learning and assessment
Work integrated learning
Program structure
Program transition plan

Approach to learning and assessment

This is a ‘hands-on’ program, with an emphasis on studio-based learning, seminars and workshops. As noted, the program also includes work-integrated learning through industry engagements and internships.

Two capstone courses are also provided: these provide you with an opportunity to develop your own integrated design projects in two selected design disciplines.

Each course is assessed according to its own learning outcomes. Refer to course guides for more details. There are normally two or three formal assignments for each course, each with its own assessment criteria. Note that assignment work contributes to the development of a personal portfolio of design work by the end of the program.

Academic integrity

The university employs a number of approaches to monitor the academic integrity of your work. More information on academic integrity is located at: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/my-course/assessment-results/academic-integrity

If you are living with a disability, long-term illness and/or a mental health condition, we can support you by making adjustments to activities in your program so that you can participate fully in your studies.To receive learning adjustments, you need to register with Equitable Learning Services (https://www.rmit.edu.vn/students/support/wellbeing-support/equitable-learning-service/register)

The University considers the wellbeing and safety of all students, staff and the community to be a priority in on-campus learning and professional experience settings (https://www.rmit.edu.vn/student-life/support-services. 

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Work integrated learning

RMIT is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional practice and workplace experience. By enrolling in an RMIT program you will:

  • Undertake and be assessed on a structured activity that allows you to learn, apply and demonstrate professional or vocational practice.
  • Interact with industry and community when undertaking this activity.
  • Complete assignments and activities in a work context or situation that may include teamwork with other students from different disciplines.
  • Have your learning underpinned by feedback gained from interactions and contexts distinctive to workplace experiences.

There are various aspects of WIL throughout the program, including: 

  • Creative Short Talks series—Where international and national designers provide talks and workshops to all Design Studies students 
  • Year 1—a series of professional guest speakers  
  • Year 2—projects working with local clients and NGOs, industry and technical experts, through skills and workshops; and 
  • Year 3—Capstone projects working with institutions and organisations. These provide opportunities, in each year, for you to evaluate your future career options and preferences

The WIL courses in this program are: 

  • GRAP2909 Design Studies - Capstone Studio 1
  • GRAP2910 Design Studies - Capstone Studio 2
  • GRAP2911 Professional Practice - Design Internship

Market research indicates strong alignment between graduate learning outcomes and international market needs in design industries, and growing local (Vietnam) demand for design graduates with effective design-thinking and creative skills.

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Program Structure

To graduate you must complete the following: All courses listed may not be available each semester.
 

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Year One of Program
Complete the following Nine (9) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus
Design Studio 1 - Drawing & Model Making for Design 12 GRAP2806 RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus
History and Theory of Design 1 12 GRAP2808 RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus
Design and Computing 1 (Applications) 12 GRAP2897 RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus
Design Studio 2 - Elements & Principles of Design 12 GRAP2898 RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus
History and Theory of Design 2 12 GRAP2899 RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus
Visual Vocabulary - Typography, Colour & Composition 12 GRAP2807 RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus
Design Studio 3 - Systems of Design 12 GRAP2900 RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus
Creative Thinking & Innovation 12 GRAP2896 RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus
Design and Computing 2 (3D and Effects) 12 GRAP2901 RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus
 
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Year Two of Program
Complete the following One (1) Course:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus
Design Management and Collaborative Studio 12 GRAP2908 RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus
AND
Select and Complete Two (2) different Design Discipline Options listed at the end of the program structure. Design Discipline Options consist of Three (3) Courses each. You must complete the Skills and Theory courses before doing the Project courses.
AND
Select and Complete Two (2) Courses from any University Elective.
 
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Year Three of Program
Complete the following Three (3) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus
Design Studies - Capstone Studio 1 24 GRAP2909 RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus
Design Studies - Capstone Studio 2 24 GRAP2910 RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus
Professional Practice - Design Internship 12 GRAP2911 RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus
AND
Select and Complete One (1) Course from any University Elective.
 
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Design Discipline Options
Design Discipline Graphics:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus
Design Discipline Skills - Graphics 12 GRAP2961 RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus
Design Discipline Theory - Graphics 12 GRAP2969 RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus
Design Discipline Project - Graphics 12 GRAP9458 RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus
OR
Design Discipline Spatial Concepts:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus
Design Discipline Skills - Spatial Concepts 12 GRAP2967 RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus
Design Discipline Theory – Spatial Concepts 12 GRAP2975 RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus
Design Discipline Project - Spatial Concepts 12 GRAP2959 RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus
OR
Design Discipline Illustration:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus
Design Discipline Skills - Illustration 12 GRAP2963 RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus
Design Discipline Theory - Illustration 12 GRAP2971 RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus
Design Discipline Project - Illustration 12 GRAP9460 RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus
OR
Design Discipline User Experience Design:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus
Design Discipline Theory - User Experience Design 12 GRAP2973 RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus
Design Discipline Skills - User Experience Design 12 GRAP2965 RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus
Design Discipline Project - User Experience Design 12 GRAP9462 RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus
OR
Design Discipline By Project:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus
Design Discipline Project - By Project 12 GRAP2981 RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus
Design Discipline Skills - By Project 12 GRAP2983 RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus
Design Discipline Theory - By Project 12 GRAP2985 RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus
 
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University Electives
University Electives
 
 

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Program transition plan

In 2023, the program structure of the BP316 Bachelor of Design Studies will be amended and the following changes applied: 

Year 2

Design Discipline option stream change of title from Interior Design to Spatial Concepts, including change of course titles: 

  • from GRAP2967 Design Discipline Skills - Interior Design to GRAP2967 Design Discipline Skills - Spatial Concepts 
  • from GRAP2975 Design Discipline Theory - Interior Design to GRAP2975 Design Discipline Theory - Spatial Concepts 
  • from GRAP2959 Design Discipline Project - Interior Design to GRAP2959 Design Discipline Project - Spatial Concepts 

Design Discipline option stream change of title from Interactive to User Experience Design, including change of course titles: 

  • from GRAP2965 Design Discipline Skills – Interactive to GRAP2965 Design Discipline Skills – User Experience Design 
  • from GRAP2973 Design Discipline Theory – Interactive to GRAP2973 Design Discipline Theory – User Experience Design 
  • from GRAP9462 Design Discipline Project – Interactive to GRAP9462 Design Discipline Project – User Experience Design 

Active students who have completed courses under the previous name, will not be required to repeat the course due to the title change. 

If you have commenced the BP316 Bachelor of Design Studies program prior to 2023, you will not be disadvantaged by these changes and all approved courses undertaken prior to 2023 will contribute toward your qualification. You will not be required to complete extra credit points or incur any extra costs because of these changes. Academic advice will be made available to you and an enrolment plan provided to you on request. 

If you are undertaking a reduced load, are on Leave of Absence (LOA), or have deferred studies, you will not be disadvantaged by the change of program structure.

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