306918 (v.2) Exhibition Design 292

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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.
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:	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.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y