Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives On successful completion of this subject students will be able to demonstrate attitudes, knowledge and skills in product design methods; refine their problem solving skills; coordinate artistic, technical and design expertise; and achieve creative design solutions in harmony with aesthetic, functional, environmental and economic criteria.
Synopsis The subject enhances drawing skills developed in DES1001 for all stages of project work presentation. Topics include studies of the principles of two and three dimensional design and form development. Students will complete major design project work based on realistic creative design problems with regard to the effective use of materials, market information and manufacturing technology. The design process will be informed and developed by industry visits, guest lecturers, demonstrations and individual and peer group design critiques.
Assessment Design examinations (two 3-hour papers) 40% + Major design project, including oral presentation to an external examiner: 60%