Master of Design Science

Students in the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master of Design Science are required to complete one of the following streams:

• Audio and Acoustics
• Building Services
• Illumination Design
• Sustainable Design.

It is also possible for Master of Design Science students to elect to undertake additional units of study to complete a second stream, which may include any two of the above streams, or the additional stream of

• Facilities Management.

The requirements for these streams are outlined in the tables of units of study and also in the course rules, both of which may be found below. The requirements of the individual streams are also detailed below.

Audio and Acoustics

The Audio and Acoustics program is unique in Australia and one of only a few comparable programs in the world. The program offers a balance of studio-based production subjects and theoretical and investigative subjects in acoustics and technical audio. It aims to extend students' existing skills to a high level of proficiency and professionalism in the various disciplines that contribute to the audio and acoustics fields. The program suits people with an academic and/or professional track record in audio or related areas, wishing to extend the breadth and level of their expertise.

The sound studios consist of a recording studio and a 5.1 format production studio. The acoustical laboratory has an anechoic room and a reverberant room, and is equipped with state-of-the-art acoustical measurement and analysis tools.

Students in the Audio and Acoustics program have the opportunity to develop a sophisticated understanding of and skills in, audio production and its application to new media, audio system and component design, audio and architectural acoustics, digital audio systems and electronics, and music as it relates to audio design.

Students are exposed to world-class research activity and have the opportunity to undertake research projects of their own. The program is currently developing in the areas of sound reinforcement system design, interactive sound design, spatial audio, psychoacoustics and advanced measurement methods.

Units of study

Building Services

This program aims to accelerate the acquisition of knowledge and skills for professionals currently employed in the building services industry, to provide continuing professional development for those in the related fields of architecture and the building industry or to provide vocational training for those intending to transfer into this industry.

The core units of study in this program are listed in Table G, 'Graduate units of study'. There is flexibility to study areas of specific interest to each student. Options are available in other related programs offered by the faculty (eg Building Services, Facilities Management, Illumination Design, Sustainable Design) and elective units may be taken from any other program in the faculty or from other relevant programs at the University of Sydney.

Units of study

Facilities Management

The Facilities Management stream is available in the Master of Design Science as a secondary stream. See the Facilities Management entry below for details of this program which is offered primarily under its own named award courses.

Units of study

Illumination Design

This is a professional program for architects, interior designers, engineers, ergonomists and related professionals. The aim is to improve the quality of lighting design and the quality of the luminous environment. This program is one of only a few in the world. Its emphasis is on producing good lighting designers by introducing students to the multidisciplinary background of lighting knowledge before integrating this knowledge into the general process of lighting design. Successful completion of the core will qualify you for full membership of the Illuminating Engineering Society of Australia and New Zealand, subject to the required practical experience.

Units of study

Sustainable Design

This program provides the necessary skills and knowledge to design energy-efficient and environmentally conscious buildings. It addresses the relationship between architecture and current environmental issues, and it explores environmentally sustainable architecture. The core units of study in this program are listed in Table G, 'Graduate units of study'. There is flexibility to study areas of specific interest to each student. Options are available in other related programs offered by the faculty (eg Building Services, Facilities Management, Illumination Design) and elective units may be taken from any other program in the faculty or from other relevant programs at the University of Sydney.

Units of study

Course rules