Design first cycle/BA level

The bachelor's degree programme is aimed at preparing you for a career as a designer. After three years of schooling you will have the necessary skills and knowledge to handle a design project so you can continue to evolve professionally through practical experience or masters degree studies in design or other related subjects.

BA Programme in Design, 180 higher education credits

Access the field of design through our programme's different paths. One path concentrates on the design project and the various phases. Our new orientation of design as a general, interactive problem-solving process is evident here. You will learn how to formulate a problem, analyse, approach concepts, and complete and present a project. An alternative path is the artistic expression. Concepts and design skills are taught in both free and more structured lessons. You will develop your craftsmanship and learn two-dimensional (visual communication), three-dimensional (products) and spatial design methods. As the programme progresses, you will have the opportunity to specialise in the discipline that is of greatest interest to you.

Communication and collaboration is another perspective of design. You will have many opportunities to practice your ability to express yourself in writing, through visual media, and personal presentation. We practice collaboration in various team projects. Theoretical studies offer yet another perspective. The ambition here is to help you expand your horizons and better understand the subject of design by studying history, current debates and other related topics. You will also improve your ability to find and assess information.

Last but not least is our programme's distinct humanistic perspective. The entire programme reflects an approach we at HDK value greatly - a focus on human beings. We attempt to mimic and appreciate the situation of separate individuals as well as society as a whole, on a domestic and global level, today and tomorrow. The programme does not shrink from complex ethical issues and one of our foremost ambitions is to help you develop an individualistic, sound attitude to your future profession.

Text Theo Ågren

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