307088 (v.2) Design Conceptualisation 292

Area:

Department of Design

Credits:

12.5

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:

Introduction to design problem-solving and methodologies as they relate to the major or principal fields of professional design. Design work is studio or laboratory-orientated using project based design problems relevant to each field of study.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Received a further insight into the the design conceptualisation and the creative thinking process. Been introduced new approaches for the creating a coherent and thorough design development process. Established the design process that is: research, analysis, ideation, production, communication and evaluation as the underlying basis for the practice of design. Improved graphic representational communication skills. Furthered their understanding of methodological issues and practices for designing in three-dimensions. Furthered their understanding of the aesthetic and technical issues of designing in three-dimensions. Begun to develop an open-minded and critical thinking approach to design ideation and development. Begun to developed apply problem-solving skills to design. Created a predisposition to innovative in preference to conventional assumptions and thinking. Begun to developed 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:

McKim, R., Experiencing visual thinking, Stanford Brookes/Colces California. Roth, W., Ryde, J. and Voehl, F. (1997), Problem solving for results. St Lucia. Roukes, N., (1982), Art Synectics, Davis Publications.

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