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6763 (v.6) Design Project Development 592


 

Area:

Department of Design

Credits:

50.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Seminar:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Other Requisite(s):

Substantial completion: Bachelor of Arts(Honours) in a Design related field, eith a course weighted average of 65% and over. Graduate Certificate in a design related field. A minimum of 5 years professional design experience.

Syllabus:

Formal coursework unit requiring participation in weekly seminars. Student led seminar series will be the forum to critically review progress of individual and peer design project research and development.
 

Unit Outcomes:

Upon completion of this unit, students will have - Demonstrated the ability to propose and develop innovative design solutions to design problems and the ability to critically evaluate own and other's design work. Gained the ability to engage in professional reflective practice and to have articulated the process to peers within the seminar environment. Demonstrated a high order of design knowledge, skill and professional practice through documentation and discussion of the development process of the design project. Demonstrated an understanding of design methodologies and an appropriate understanding of their use. Articulated understanding through appropriate use of verbal and visual means of presentation in the seminar sessions and critical review.

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:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Extended Project Outline 20%. Critical Review Seminar Presentation 80%. This is a grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 100500 Graphic and Design Studios (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
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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