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Courses Handbook 2012

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2012.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2011.

310373 (v.1) Technology and Communication 292

Area: Department of Design
Credits: 25.0
Contact Hours: 3.0
Tuition Patterns: The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline.
Lecture: 1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial: 1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s): 310126 (v.1) Digital Design 191 or any previous version
AND
310127 (v.1) Digital Design 192 or any previous version
Syllabus: This unit enables design students to learn the fundamental science, theory, application and practice of metal and structural technologies as they are applied in the disciplines of product, object and furniture design. Well established and developing technologies are studied through the examination of; iconic designs, the work of leading designers and common practice. Selected materials are applied to a 'human factor' or 'user focused' design project activity. The communication of design ideas is refined through computer based studio sessions and tuition to reinforce a student's knowledge and judgment of CAD and solid modelling software, appropriate to design industry practice.
Unit references, texts, outcomes and assessment details The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline.
Field of Education: 100300 Visual Arts and Crafts (Narrow Grouping)
Result Type: Grade/Mark

Availability

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