Bachelor of Design with Honours (Spatial Design)

Specialise in Spatial Design for your Bachelor of Design with Honours at MasseyMore than just the design of buildings, spatial design is all about how people experience spaces. It intersects with the more traditional design fields of architecture, landscape design, interior design, urban design and environmental design.People inhabit the world in many ways, but we all have spaces where we live, work, play, relax, perform, gather, learn, heal, and celebrate. The design of spaces affects how you feel, how you act, and how you interact with others Does the layout of your local hospital make you feel reassured or stressed Do you find you want to linger in some cafes but not in others Does an office space make it easy and natural for people to get together Do the views on a walk surprise and delight you because someone has thought carefully about the experienceSpatial design can improve the standard and quality of our lives, enrich our culture and national identity, and contribute to business success. In spatial design studio courses, youll learn to design for a host of spaces private, public, retail, event, work, game, furnishing, experience, display, interface and performance. You learn to use the latest technologies and approaches to design spaces at the required scale, from the big picture eg urban planning to the fine detail of construction and materials.Get the full pictureVisit the College of Creative Arts websiteFurther studyFurther your design research and practice with a Master of Design at Massey, or go on to create new knowledge with a PhD.

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.Specific requirementsThis is a selected entry qualification. This means there are a number of extra requirements you must meet.To enter the Bachelor of Design with Honours you willsubmit a portfolio if you do well in NCEA Level 2 art design or technology or equivalent you may not need to submit a portfolio. See details below.