DGN3106

Design studio 6 ( 12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL)

Leader:

Offered:
Caulfield Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: A major project selected by the student in consultation with the course coordinator. The topic will serve as a vehicle to demonstrate the students' understanding and capabilities. Project planning and research is an important aspect of the subject.

Objectives: On successful completion of this unit, students should be able to 1. undertake a major project with effective resolution of technical detail at a level sufficient to brief specialists; 2. develop a brief; analyse client and user requirements; research and resolve technical requirements; specify materials, finishes; and construction concepts; 3. communicate and present the project design to client and constructors; 4. explain analytically the cultural sources of the inspiration for the design; 5. express persuasively the aesthetic and symbolic values embedded in the design; 6. relate the design to historical and contemporary precedents, not only for the sake of explaining its technical and cultural virtues but for potential refinements and the development of vision in their future career; 7. observe and employ occupational health ans safety appropriate to studio practice

Assessment: Project research, planning, design: 80% + Project report: 20%

Contact Hours: 8 studio hours and 16 hours of independent study per week

Prerequisites: DGN3105