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Diploma of Design
Unleash your creativity and innovation with our Diploma of Design. Created for those seeking a pathway to a Design degree, this course will introduce you to the fundamentals of design thinking, processes, tools and technology. At the end of this course, you'll be able to apply to the faculty of Arts and Design's suite of design degrees, from which you can hone-in on any the design field of your choice. 

Study our Diploma of Design at UC and you will:

• Learn creative thinking skills
• Develop an understanding of visual communication
• Become familiar with design technology
• Be introduced to 2D and 3D design
• Investigate and develop design projects
• Work in a design studio environment.
• Develop the knowledge and skills needed to enter the design industry.
   

Bachelor of the Built Environment (Architecture)
From the Opera House to the humble townhouse, Architects all over the world bring their passion for the environment (natural and built), aesthetics and cutting-edge design to life. UC's Bachelor of Built Environment (Architecture) will connect you with the skills and knowledge necessary to begin your journey towards becoming an architect in a rapidly changing globalised era.

Immerse yourself into an ever-evolving world where ideas are brought to life through design, creativity, digital imagination and technical realisation. Help shape the world around us and make an important contribution to the promotion of a more sustainable built environment.

Discover the power and possibility that comes from working in collaborative Architectural studios while exploring the history and theory, technology, digital production and communication methods embedded in this discipline. Plus, you’ll do so while learning from Canberra’s unique built environment, one of the most internationally recognised designed cities.

Study a Bachelor of the Built Environment (Architecture) at UC and you will:

• Develop an informed critique of architecture as a professional practice
• Understand the ethical responsibilities of the profession to society and the environment
• Formulate architectural design proposals underpinned by rigorous analysis, critique and reflection
• Understand the workings of an interactive design studio
• Apply a range of contemporary and agile skills which inform interpretive, compositional and technical outcomes.

Work Integrated Learning
Work Integrated Learning is embedded in this course, providing you with opportunities for direct industry engagement at every level of your study. A feature of the course includes engaging with leading design professionals and industry practitioners to gain valuable real-world architectural experience through the delivery of a series of ‘live’ projects. Internships at local, national and international architecture firms are also promoted.