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DGN3106 - Interdisciplinary design studio 6

12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL

Undergraduate Faculty of Art and Design

Leader(s): To be advised

Offered

Caulfield Second semester 2009 (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 student's understanding and capabilities. Project planning and research is an important aspect of the unit.

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

Co-requisites

OHS1000

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