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DGN2004

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

18 September 2017 20 April 2024

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Monash University

6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

Undergraduate - Unit

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Faculty

Art, Design and Architecture

Organisational Unit

Department of Design

Coordinator(s)

Jen Butler

Offered

Not offered in 2016

Synopsis

This unit further develops design research, investigation, concept development, communication, presentation and practice capabilities achieved in DGN2003 Interdisciplinary design studio 3. It focuses on expanding the details of user, technical and construction requirements. In addition, the social context of design is extensively considered, including cultural and ethical expectations. Projects will be set in a variety of contexts. A critical view toward designing is fostered throughout.

Outcomes

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

  1. demonstrate a high level of practical design research, design process and design communication
  2. demonstrate a practical understanding of user, technical and construction factors
  3. demonstrate an awareness of social, cultural, environmental and gender issues
  4. produce design solutions which resolve identified issues with aesthetic integrity
  5. defend their designs on practical, symbolic, aesthetic and ethical grounds
  6. understand and apply the principles of occupational health and safety practices in the studio.

Assessment

Minor project: 20%
Two major projects: 2 x 40% each

Workload requirements

12 hours per week including 4 studio hours and 8 independent study hours

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Chief examiner(s)

Jeff Janet

Prerequisites

DGN2003

Co-requisites

OHS1000

Prohibitions

DGN2104