Undergraduate - UnitIDN1001 - Industrial design studio 1

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12 points, SCA Band 2, 0.250 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational Unit	Department of Design
Offered	Not offered in 2015
Coordinator(s)	Selby Coxon

Synopsis

The aim of this unit is to introduce the student to the fundamental principles of understanding and controlling three-dimensional form. Design elements. A deconstructed look at the world. Students undertake weekly exercises that lead through the 'grammar' of shape, form and line. They practice expressing these things through drawing and the exploration of abstract interpretations in card, paper and foam. Early explorations of the same in a simple form of CAD (e.g. Google sketch-up). Cardboard structures are built to explore early understanding of structure balance and geometry in static objects. 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.

Outcomes

recognise, analyse and apply the elements and principles of design.
understand the nature of a generic design process and apply methodical steps in their own projects.
understand core concepts of manipulating form to convey shared meanings.
understand and appreciate the core concepts of structure in design.
observe and employ occupational health and safety appropriate to studio practice.