This intensive program provides pathways for those both with backgrounds in design and media practice and those who wish to enter these fields from other professional backgrounds. Studio specialisations include: Experience Design: engages with the design of products, processes, services, events and environments, with a focus on the quality of the user experience. Interaction Design: interactive visual communication and user-experience across graphics, multiplatform, cross media and emergent technologies. Visualisation and Visual Effects: focussing on designing for animation, 3D, sound, film, video, illustration and computing. Future Making: addresses the making of objects using advanced new materials and digital technologies along with traditional methods and craftsmanship. This suite of courses addresses the integration of technical knowledge and skills with material and contextual understanding. Future Making works with ceramics, jewellery, metal, textiles, furniture and lighting. Graphic Communication: addresses graphic design for paper and print, motion graphics for screen and broadcast, contemporary typography, graphic design and cross-cultural communication strategies, designing for different audiences.

Applicants who have an unrelated Bachelor’s degree in any field are eligible and are considered for admission into the full 2 year program if they possess experience working in a design related field by submitting a portfolio. See further guidance and information below about this process. Applicants with a completed Bachelor’s degree in a related field with a record of achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average (65%) will be granted admission into the 1.5 year program. Related Bachelor’s degree programs include Architecture, Design, Landscape Architecture, Interior and Spatial Design, Industrial Design. Applicants with a completed Honours degree in a related field (see above) will be granted admission into the 1 year advanced disciplinary component of program. IELTS 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) TOEFL iBT 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking) TOEFL PBT 577 overall (min. 5.0 in TWE) PTE 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest)