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
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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. |
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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. |
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: | 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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Projects (2) 100%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 100599 Graphic and Design Studies not elsewhere classified | 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 | | |
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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