Design

Curtin’s Bachelor of Arts encourages creativity, versatility and research, along with strong visual presentation and communication. The Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries allows students to identify individual skills and interests during the first year, by engaging in a wide range of topics covering the major fields of design.

  • Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries - Creative Advertising and Graphic Design

  • Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries - Digital Design

  • Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries - Fashion

  • Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries - Fine Art

  • Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries - Photography and Illustration Design

CRICOS CODE: 087938G

Stage 1 Course Structure - with Credit for Recognised Learning

Students to complete 4 required units before progressing to Stage 2:

  • ARW01S1 Academic Research and Writing

  • DES01S1 Design Skills

  • IDC01S1 Introduction to Design Computing

  • IMT01S1 Information and Media Technologies

Note: must enrol in 4 units in your first study period.

Stage 1 Course Structure

Students to complete 8 units (6 required + 2 electives)


Study Period 1

  • ARW01S1 Academic Research and Writing (pre-requisite for ACS01S1)

  • IMT01S1 Information and Media Technologies*

  • DES01S1 Design Skills

  • IDC01S1 Introduction to Design Computing


Study Period 2

  • ACS01S1 Academic Communication Skills

  • MCC01S1 Media Culture and Communications

+ 2 electives from the following list:

  • MGT01S1 Management

  • MKT01S1 Marketing

  • PMG01S1 Project Management




LIST OF OTHER ELECTIVES THAT MAY BE CHOSEN IF REQUESTED

Students to make an appointment with the Program Coordinator to gain approval.
ACC01S1 AccountingCHE01S1 ChemistryECN01S1 EconomicsPHY01S1 PhysicsPRG01S1 ProgrammingEMT01S1 Essential MathematicsTMT01S1 Technical Mathematics (pre-req for this unit: EMT01S1)HBI01S1 Human Biology

Stage 2 Course Structure

Students to complete 8 core units

Study Period 1

  • ADF1008 Arts and Design Fundamentals

  • APCOMSA Academic and Professional Communications*

  • DC1004 Design Computing 1

  • ISP1000 Introduction to Screen Practice



* must enrol in APCOMSA in your first study period.





Study Period 2

  • AC100 Art and Creativity

  • DIMA1100 Discovering Marketing

  • DP1006 Design Principles and Process

  • MCCA102 Culture to Cultures




Program Structure Pattern - if commencing in October 2020.

Enrolment Information

For Stage I and 2 enrolment information and deadlines, please click here.

Unit Materials

College taught unit materials will be made available to you on the College's Student Portal under Moodle as soon as you enrol.

Booklists

The required textbooks and unit materials will be listed in the Unit Outlines once you have enrolled.

Any questions?

If you require more information about the course, please make an appointment with the Program Manager- Humanities by contacting the College Reception either in person or by calling 9266 4888.