307090 (v.1) Presentation Skills 291

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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 problems and design methodologies as they relate to the major or principal fields of professional design. Design work is studio orientated using project based design problems relevant to each field of study. Emphasis is placed on advancing visual and verbal presentation skills. This unit is undertaken over a six week period.
Unit Outcomes:	On the successful completion of this unit, students will have - Established the process of project development that is - research, analysis, ideation, production, communication and evaluation as the underlying basis for the practice of design. Furthered their understanding of methodological issues and practices for designing in three-dimensions. Furthered their understanding of specific three-dimensional design issues. Furthered their understanding of the aesthetic and technical issues of designing in three dimensions. Developed an open minded and critical thinking approach to design ideation and development. The ability to apply problem-solving skills to design. Created a predisposition to innovative in preference to conventional assumptions and thinking. The ability to foster independent learning skills. The ability to communicate design solutions through verbal and two 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:	Jaffe, C. (1998), Public Speaking. Concepts and Skills for a Diverse Society. California, Wadsworth Publishing. Mablekos, C. (1991), Presentations that work. New York, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. Malouf, D. (1998), Powering Up Your People Skills. Sydney, Business and Professional Publishing.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Concept drawing exercise (1) 10%. Concept drawing exercise (2) 10%. Concept drawing exercise 3 20%. Presentation drawing exercise (4) 20%. Presentation drawing exercise (5) 20%. Verbal exercise (6) 5%. Verbal Presentation exercise (7) 15%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y