Undergraduate - UnitDGN3105 - Interdisciplinary design studio 5

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Synopsis

Multi-faceted and multidisciplinary projects. Studies of the contemporary discourse in spaces, objects and images. Their embodiment as habitats, artefacts and communications. Related social theory. Students articulate and test their individual design philosophies in studio discussion.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students should be able to

1. articulate a personal aesthetic that responds to contemporary discourse in design;
2. undertake design projects with a high degree of integration of all project factors;
3. competently resolve the technical and/or structural requirements of the design;
4. specify the production scenario for the design;
5. communicate the design with high quality presentations and specifications;
6. observe and employ occupational health and safety principles appropriate to studio practice

Assessment

Projects: 80%
Oral and written presentations: 20%

Chief examiner(s)

Mr Jeffrey Janet

Contact hours

8 studio/seminar hours and 16 hours of independent study per week

Prerequisites

DGN2004

Co-requisites

OHS1000