307087 (v.1) Design Principles 291

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Area:	Department of Design
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	2 x 1 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	7632 (v.5) Design Process and Practice 192 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Introduction of methodology and practice as it relates to the field of Product Design with an emphasis on the understanding of design principles and the elements of design. This unit is undertaken over a six week period.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have- Developed a theoretical understanding and become able to apply the principles and elements of design as it relates to the three dimensional world and products. Developed further their understanding and practice of the design process that is researched, analysed, ideational, produced, communicated and evaluated as the underlying basis for the practice of design. Improved graphic representational communication skills. Developed further their understanding of methodological issues and practices for designing in three-dimensions. Developed further an open-mined and critical thinking approach to design ideation and development. Developed further problem-solving skills to design. Developed further a predisposition to innovative in preference to conventional assumptions and thinking. developed further independent learning skills.
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:	Akner-Koler, C. (2000), Three-Dimensional Visual Analysis. Sweden, Reproprint. Arden, S. (video) (1989). Design elements and principles. NSW, Classroom video. Caborn, C., Mould, I. and Cave, J. (1989). Design and Technology. UK, Nelson. Ching, D.K. (1987). Interior Design Illustrated. New York, Van Nostrand Reinhold. Laurer, D.A. (1990). Design Basics. USA, Holt, Rinehart and Winston.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Projects (2) 100%. This is a Grade/Mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y