Bachelor of Design
Design
A course by
Wintec
A three-year bachelor degree with endorsements in Visual Communication or Spatial Design. Develop creativity and innovation to solve real-world challenges for brands and organisations with a strong industry focus.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hamilton City Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 3 years
This course requires 40 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Develop advanced design and creative skills
Students will learn to create and deliver professional standard designs for digital, print, and spatial projects, with a strong foundation in both theory and practical application.
Apply critical thinking and cultural literacy
Graduates will be able to understand and critique arts and cultural issues relevant to design, and incorporate this awareness into their work.
Work collaboratively on real-world projects
Students engage in cross-disciplinary projects and collaborative 'project zones', gaining experience working as part of a creative team.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Design at Wintec allows students to develop their creativity and innovation skills in two majors: Visual Communication (graphic design) and Spatial Design (interior design). The degree blends project-based learning, design studios, and industry internships, preparing graduates to tackle challenges in branding, digital design, and the built environment. Students gain practical experience through studio projects, 'project zones', and real-world industry partnership modules, culminating in a major internship and capstone projects in the third year.
Course Content
- Design Craft: developing specialised design skills
- Critical Methods: understanding arts and cultural context
- Professional Practice: industry practice and skills
- Visual Communication modules: Graphic design for print/publication/packaging, branding and logo development, illustration, web and interactive design, motion graphics
- Spatial Design modules: Design for residential and commercial spaces, communication skills for pitching to clients, construction knowledge, project management
- Industry projects and internships
- Electives in areas such as graphic design fundamentals, textile design, contemporary art, photography
- Project modules: Research Methods, Capstone Project, Freelance Project, Design Factory Industry Project
- Participation in creative, multi-disciplinary projects and exhibitions
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 3 comprised of 60 credits at NCEA Level 3 or above and 20 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above, including 14 credits at NCEA Level 3 in three approved subjects (including a language rich subject), literacy (10 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above), numeracy (10 credits at NCEA Level 1 or above)
OR a relevant level 4 qualification OR equivalent
In exceptional cases: 60 credits at NCEA Level 2 across four subjects including 12 credits in a language rich subject (or equivalent)
Portfolio submission may be required if entry criteria are not met
Applicants with English as a second language: IELTS score of 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5, or equivalent
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Creative Industries
Design
Media
Architecture and Interior Design
Future employment opportunities might be
Graphic designer
Illustrator
Motion graphics specialist
Art director
Content designer
Product and brand designer
Logo designer
Residential interior designer
Commercial spatial designer
Kitchen and bathroom designer
Furniture and fitting specialist
Lighting designer and specifier
Product designer
Colour consultant