Undergraduate - UnitDGN1001 - Design studio 1

This unit entry is for students who completed this unit in 2014 only. For students planning to study the unit, please refer to the unit indexes in the the current edition of the Handbook. If you have any queries contact the managing faculty for your course or area of study.

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational Unit	Department of Design
Offered	Caulfield First semester 2014 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Mr Ilya Fridman

Synopsis

This unit explores the nature of design by introducing the characteristics of space, objects or images as appropriate, as part of a designer's repertoire of knowledge and understanding. Basic design studies provide the framework for the development of a language of design. The understanding of the role of the designer for the enhancement of the human experience is developed by observation, critical enquiry, interpretation, communication and the creation of visual forms. Design is presented as a creative, analytical and synthesising process with social, cultural and artistic implications.

Outcomes

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

recognise, analyse and apply the elements and principles of design
understand the nature of the design process and apply methodical steps in their own projects
have the ability to undertake basic analysis and respond to a straight-forward brief
understand the multidisciplinary nature of many design activities
understand selected colour theories
develop capabilities to communicate research outcomes, design concepts and solutions
appreciate the relationship between design, industry and art
observe and employ occupational health and safety appropriate to studio practice.

Assessment

100% mixed mode

Chief examiner(s)

Mr Robbie Napper

Workload requirements

12 hours per week, including One 1-hour lecture and 3 studio hours plus 8 independent study hours

Prerequisites

Admission to any Monash bachelors degree.

Co-requisites

OHS1000