IDE4107

Major project (industrial design) part 1 ( 12 points, SCA Band 2, 0.250 EFTSL)

Leader: Selby Coxon

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: This unit provides an opportunity to research issues, undertake conceptual design and develop refinements on the basis of the advanced attainment achieved at the end of the third year. Students should be particularly concerned with the development of their personal design philosophy, the way in which it responds to social needs and its visual and social expression as a preliminary to its virtuoso developmnet in the major project. The contemporary discourse in industrial design and related theory is actively discussed and debated, with students encouraged to develop a personal position relative to it.

Objectives: On successful completion of this unit, students will: 1.Demonstrate a capability to research and explore the full range of issues to be considered in an industrial design project; 2.Be able to practice industrial design to a high standard of professional competency; 3.Be able to relate their work to contemporary discourse and seek to extend its boundaries through their design work; 4.Be able to defend their chosen direction in the major project against informed criticism; 5.Have a base of knowledge, understanding and capability necessary to undertake their major project; 6.Be capable of organising, developing and planning methodologies associated with the major project which will help to successfully determine a viable outcome

Assessment: Mid semester portfolio:20% + Final portfolio:80%

Contact Hours: 8 studio hours and 28 independent study hours per week

Prerequisites: IDE3106