Bachelor of Design

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Bachelor of Design (BDes)

Course Code: 4802

Administrator: School of Design Studies

Typical Duration: 4 years fulltime
Honours: available to eligible students as part of the 4th year

Majors

In 2nd year, BDes students major in a combination of 3 studio areas, and in 3rd and 4th year, BDes students major in a combination of 2 studio areas, selected from the following:

  • Applied Object
  • Ceramics
  • Environments Spatial
  • Graphics Media
  • Jewellery
  • Textiles

Dual Degrees are Available

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Student Profile

Ashley Shepherd

Bachelor of Design

Ashley Shepherd
Ashley Shepherd, detail of rug design for Autism Spectrum Australia.

It was the superior reputation of the Bachelor of Design (BDes) degree which convinced Ashley Shepherd to choose COFA. Her time at COFA has taught Ashley to consider “the broader concept of each design and acknowledge that design and creation is a process, it’s not simply about the end result.”

In 2010, Ashley was selected as a finalist in the Designer Rugs competition and she had a contemporary lace work exhibited in the highly renowned Love Lace exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum as part of the Sydney Design. Ashley aims to one day run her own textile company and believes the BDes degree has equipped her with the skills to get there.