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
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307092 (v.2) Model Making 291 or any previous version
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307093 (v.1) Solid Modelling 292 or any previous version
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307094 (v.1) Materials and Manufacture 292 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 project-based design problems with the emphasis on gaining industry knowledge and professionalism. |
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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. |
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: | 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. |
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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. |
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 | | | | 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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