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DESIGN

The Design subject focuses on the application of design The design thinking skills students learn are broadly
thinking to envisage creative products, services and applicable to a range of professions and equips students
environments in response to human needs, wants and with highly transferrable, future-focused thinking skills
opportunities. Designing is a complex and sophisticated relevant to a global context.
form of problem-solving that uses divergent and
convergent thinking strategies that can be practised and In studying Design, students will learn about:
improved. Designers are separated from the constraints
of production processes to allow them to appreciate and • Design in practice
exploit new innovative ideas. • Commercial design
• Human-centred design
Students will develop valuable future focused skills in • Sustainable design
critical thinking, creative thinking, communication,
collaboration and teamwork, personal and social skills,
and information & communication technology (ICT) skills.
Collaboration, teamwork and communication are crucial
skills needed to work in design teams and liaise with
stakeholders.
Career Opportunities:

• Architecture
• Digital Media Design
• Fashion Design
• Graphic Design
• Industrial Design
• Interior Design
• Landscape Architecture

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