| 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. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| 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. |
| 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 | | | |
