Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Fine Art

Monash University

The challenges facing our society are a call to action for all creatives, who can respond to the complexity of contemporary global society, where vision, originality and impact are essential requirements.

By blending your design studies with a degree in fine art at Monash you’ll gain the knowledge, skills and capability to develop imaginative and effective solutions and design new possibilities.

With a shared creative foundation, this unique degree combination will help you develop an understanding of visual language, symbolism, narrative and critical cultural engagement - skills that deepen the meaning behind design work. You’ll also be trained in methodology, design thinking, creative production, research and prototyping, which are essential skills for translating artistic vision into functional, user-focused solutions.

Both the Bachelor of Design and the Bachelor of Fine Art are taught at Monash University’s Caulfield Campus. Home to Monash Art, Design and Architecture (MADA) you’ll be immersed in a creative community that encourages experimentation and collaboration.

The majority of your studies will take place in a studio environment, where you will learn through hands-on making and designing - either in dedicated fine art studio spaces, or design studios which simulate the way many design agencies operate.