307096 (v.1) Client Project 391

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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):	307091 (v.1) Human Factors 292 or any previous version AND 307092 (v.2) Model Making 291 or any previous version AND 307093 (v.1) Solid Modelling 292 or any previous version AND 307094 (v.1) Materials and Manufacture 292 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 project-based design problems with the emphasis on gaining industry knowledge and professionalism.
Unit Outcomes:	On 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 theirunderstanding 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, two and three-dimensional methods. Gained practical experience at working with a real-life client. Demonstrate the basics of consulting with clients. Developed the ability to build empathy towards the clients needs.
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:	Goslett, D. (1978), The Professional Practice of Design. London, B T Batsford Ltd. Ulrich, K.T.and Eppinger, S.D. (2000), Product Design and Development, 2nd ed. Boston, Irwin/McGraw-Hill. Veitch, R. (1990), Professional Practice: A handbook for interior designers. Canada, Pegasus Publishers.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Client Presentations 20%, Collaborative design installation 20% , Research and initial concepts, Concept design, or Collaborative design detail 40%, Team collaboration 20%. This is a Grade/Mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y