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307098 (v.1) Major Design Project 392


 

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 a deeper enriched knowledge through research and development.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On the successful completion of this unit the student should have - Gained experience of design development over an extended period of twelve weeks. Established the process of project development that is: research, analysis, ideation, production, communication and evaluation as the underlying basis for the practice of design. Additional experience in research, applying problem solving while learning self-motivation and organisation. Furthered the understanding of the fundamentals of Three-Dimensional Design. Demonstrated an 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. Begun to communicate design solutions through verbal, two and three-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:

Goslett. D., (1978).The Professional Practice of Design. B T Batsford Ltd. London. Ulrich K.T. and Eppinger. S.D., Product Design and Development 2nd ed.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Final Presentation of Design Outcome 20%. Initial Concept Design 10%. Preliminary Presentation of Final Design 20%. Presentation of Design Concepts. (20%), Presentation of Design Development. (20%), Presentation of research. (10%). This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 100300 Visual Arts and Crafts (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

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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