Area: | Department of Design |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 10006 (v.3) Design in Context 291 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Continues on with the issues raised throughout the Design in Context course with particular regard to contemporary theories of communication as they relate to a broad range of two and three dimensional and virtual design disciplines. This unit is undertaken over a six week period. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have- Enhanced analytical skills for decoding and commenting upon two and three dimensional and virtual designs. Enhanced analyical skills for encoding and developing two and three dimensional and virtual designs. Developed experience and communication skills from working with a small team on a group presentation. Understanding of a range of contemporary communication theories from design and related disciplines with specific regards to their role within design practice and the field of design studies. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Curtin University of Technology. (2003), Design in Context 292 Reader. Bentley, Curtin University of Technology. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Definition of Theoretical and Design Related Terms Excercise 10%, Presentation 40%, Essay 50%. This is done by grade/mark assessment. All assignments must be completed. Attendence of not less than 75% is expected. This is a minimum requirement. The importance of regular attendance and participation in lectures and tutorials is emphasised. A collective pass grade must be attained. |
Field of Education: | 100500 Graphic and Design Studios (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Summer Period | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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