AUT - Spatial Design major: Bachelor of Design
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Spatial Design major: Bachelor of Design
Bachelor of Design: degree outline
Entry requirements
- University Entrance
- Portfolio Guidelines
- Interview may be required
Structure
Spatial Design focuses on emerging spatial practices operating at the intersection of architecture, art and visual technology. The major centres on developing interventions within the space of the city and offers active engagement with other professionals, practitioners, groups and communities.Most papers last one semester and are worth 15 points. You must complete 120 points each year (360 points for the entire degree).
Year one papers - 120 points in total
CORE PAPERS
Level 5:
115002 Introduction to Spatial Computing (15)
115003 Spatial Design Studio II (30)
115024 Creative Process (15)
115100 Core Studio Art and Design (30)
115101 Core Theory Art and Design (15)
115141 Spatial Design Theory I (15)
Year two papers - 120 points in total
CORE PAPERS
Level 6:
116017 Spatial Design Studio IIB (30)
116018 Advanced Spatial Computing (15)
116019 Contemporary Spatial Design Practice (15)
116105 Spatial Design Studio IIA (30)
116106 Spatial Design Theory II (15)
116200 Elective Project (15)
Year three papers - 120 points in total
CORE PAPERS
Level 7:
117011 Spatial Design Studio IIIB (30)
117012 Contextual Research (15)
117013 Construction Technology (15)
117301 Professional Practice (15)
117341 Spatial Design Theory III (15)
117342 Spatial Design Studio IIIA (30)
Enrolment in papers is subject to meeting requisite requirements and availability of papers.
Career opportunities
- Building design
- Design for theatre, film, television or digital environments
- Events design
- Exhibition, furniture or interior design
- Urban planning