Area: | Department of Design |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | An exploration of the interaction between designed objects and popular culture: includes a study of the fundamentals principles of semiotic theory as applied to iconic artefacts and selected design work. Discussions on the politics of popular culture. Explores radical design and subcultures and their transition into mainstream design. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Knowledge of fundamental tools of design analysis. An understanding of key issues in popular culture discourse. An understanding of the two way relationship between these key issues and design work. Developed skills in comprehension of written texts, research and conventions of referencing written work. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Curtin University of Technology. (2003), Design in Context 191 Tutorial Reader: Objects, Images and Meaning in Design. Bentley, Curtin University of Design. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Essay 50%, Journal and Minor Project 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 100500 Graphic and Design Studios (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Summer Period | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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