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306918 (v.2) Exhibition Design 292


 

Area:

Department of Design

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

7632 (v.5) Design Process and Practice 192 or any previous version

Syllabus:

An introduction to exhibition design. An overview of the different types of exhibitions - consumer, trade, promotion, product launch, display, shop fit out, mobile, museum. The procedures for making a site visit - the impact of lights, graphics and multimedia to the overall exhibition and the rules and regulations - government, council and health safety common sense, that applies to exhibition design.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this units, students will have - Been introduced to the different types of exhibitions - consumer, trade, promotion, product launch, display, shop fit out, mobile, museum. Been instructed in the procedures for making a site visit. Been made ware of the impact of lights, graphics and multimedia to the overall exhibition. Been made aware of the rules and regulations - government, council, health and safety, common sense that applies to exhibition design. Followed the process of project development that is - research, analysis, ideation, design development, production, communication and evaluation as the underlying basis for the practice of design. Understood the aesthetic and technical issues of design. Developed an open minded and critical thinking approach to design ideation and development. Applied problem solving skills to design. Fostered independent learning skills. Developed further skills to communicate design solutions through verbal, two and three dimensional methods.

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:

Greenberg, R., Ferguson, B. and Nairne, S. (1996), Thinking About Exhibitions. London, Routledge. Fitz-Roy, G. (1997), Practical Exhibiting in Australia. Australia, Woodslane. Karlen, M. (1993), Space Planning Basics. New York, Van Nostrand Reinhold. Konikow, R. (1986), Exhibition Design. New York, PBC International. Lauer, D. (1990), Design Basics. Sydney, Holt Rinehart and Winston. Neufert, E. (1980), Architect's Data. Oxford, BSP Professional Books. Panero, J. and Zelnic, M. (1979), Human Dimensions and Interior Space. New York, Whitney Library of Design. Stafford, C. (1995), The Best in Exhibition Stand Design 2. London, Rotovision. Sudbury, P. and Russell, T. (1995), Evaluation of Museum and Gallery Displays. Liverpool, Liverpool University Press.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Projects (2) 100%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 100501 Graphic Arts and Design Studies

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

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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