Whitehouse Institute of Design, Australia

Structure

Research Workshop for Design: This subject explores research methodology and retrieval with specific frames of reference and contexts for design-oriented projects. Explorations of Material Culture: In this subject students will engage with artifact-based research investigations to inform creative written and designed outcomes. Frameworks for Ideas Generation: This subject contributes to students' research capability: ideas generation based on interdisciplinary investigations of design thinking practices, new technologies, community needs and ethical futures, leading to innovative approaches to communications and practice. Reading the Body and Space: In this subject students focus on developing their perception of the body as it relates to space and visual culture, and applications in design projects. Design Project: Practice-led, socially responsible examinations and experiments are undertaken in this subject as a means by which to challenge and reframe existing design parameters.

Subjects

• Explorations of Material Culture
• Frameworks for Ideas Generation
• Reading the body and space
• plus more

Entry requirements

• To apply for the Master of Design, you will need to have a Bachelor of Design or equivalent undergraduate degree in a related cognate area or a Whitehouse Advanced Diploma or a Graduate Diploma or 5 years or more relevant industry experience. Entry is evaluated through a project proposal, interview and evidence of relevant industry/academic experience.