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 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. |
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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. |
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: | 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. |
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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. |
Field of Education: | 100300 Visual Arts and Crafts (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 | | |
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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