BP316 - Bachelor of Design Studies

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Plan: BP316VRI - Bachelor of Design Studies
Campus: RMIT University Vietnam

Overview

Program details
Purpose of the Program
Articulation and pathways
Entrance requirements
External accreditation and industry links
Student expenses and charges in addition to fees
Library, IT and specialist resources

Program details

Award title: Bachelor of Design Studies
Award abbreviation: BDesSt
Total credit points: 288
Career: UGRD
Duration: 9 semesters full-time
Location: RMIT University Vietnam
Owning school: School of Communication and Design (840H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.vn/our-schools-centres/school-communication-design
ASCED code: 100501
CRICOS code:

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Purpose of the Program

The Bachelor of Design Studies is a broad-based program that emphasises the development of design thinking and practices, enabling you to take a design-based approach to problem-solving and innovation in a range of social, ethical, professional and cultural contexts. It is delivered primarily on campus, in a face-to-face, classroom and studio learning environment, and includes an industry internship placement.

In this program, you will build a well-rounded design capability based on development of sound theoretical and contextual knowledge, practical project work, technical skills acquisition, and work-integrated learning in more than one design discipline.

Up to two design disciplines can be selected from a set of options that include visual, physical, virtual, service-based and/or mediated design disciplines.

  • Year one - design discovery - ensures you are equipped with the broad theoretical, contextual, creative and technical capabilities needed to support progress in a specific design discipline.
  • Year two - design discipline - offers a flexible choice of specialisation in up to two areas of design. The courses in year 2 include University electives, studio-based project work, skills workshops and theory seminars.
  • Year three - integrated design - theoretical, contextual, creative, technical and professional aspects of the program are integrated and applied in one of three strands of investigation – i.e. social, environmental or sustainability issues (within Vietnamese contexts), delivered as two 24-credit integrated capstone studio courses and a design internship course. 

The capstone courses, Design Studies - Capstone 1 (GRAP2745) and Design Studies - Capstone 2 (GRAP2744) integrate theoretical, skills-based and project-based experience in applied project work in a studio setting. The two capstone courses, as well as the internship, are structured to give you the opportunity to apply your design capability in real-world and work-oriented situations.

Successful completion of the program will enable you to gain the knowledge, skills and professionalism appropriate for the creative industries. Graduates from this program can gain employment from a wide spectrum of the creative industries such as: graphic design, user experience design, 3D & games design, illustration practice, interior and spatial concept design, advertising and other creative directions. Some students also go on to study at postgraduate level.

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Articulation and pathways

If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (for example, through prior studies or work experience), you can apply for credit once you have enrolled in this program.

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Entrance requirements

Minimum Academic Requirements:

Minimum English Language Requirements:

A minimum of IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 or equivalent. For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English requirements web page (https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/international-students/apply-to-rmit-international-students/entry-requirements/english-requirements).

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External accreditation and industry links

The School of Communication & Design has extensive links with industry to facilitate work integrated learning (WIL), industry student internships and industry-based experience.

The Industry Advisory Committee (IAC) for this program includes representatives of a number of international and local companies operating in the creative industries, and this committee works closely with School of Communication & Design staff and students to continuously review and enhance our programs.

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Student expenses and charges in addition to fees

Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees.  Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.

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Library, IT and specialist resources

Resources available from the Library

RMIT Library provides extensive resources, services and study space. All RMIT students have access to scholarly resources including course related material, books, e-books, journals and databases. One-on-one study support is available for assistance with assignment preparation, academic writing, referencing, maths and study skills. To contact Library staff for help, phone, email or chat via the Ask the Library service.

You will also have access to helpful online resources through the RMIT Vietnam University Library. More information is on library resources and services at: https://www.rmit.edu.vn/libraryvn/about-rmit-library-vietnam. 

Some projects that involve constructed outputs may require additional materials. This will be negotiated with the lecturer when the project scope is agreed.

Online learning tools and content

You can access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses at myRMIT www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit.

Learning services available to you as a student at RMIT

RMIT Vietnam provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals. Services are available face to face and online to assist with:

  • transition to tertiary study and learning
  • enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning
  • career development and employment
  • living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
  • opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
  • opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance
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