DGN1101

Design studio 1

6 points
* 12 hours per week, including 4 studio hours and 8 hours of independent study
* First semester
* Caulfield
* Prerequisites: None
* Corequisites: None

Objectives On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to study the way in which space, objects and images are structured from design elements and visual ordering; appreciate the relationship between human needs the design of spaces, objects and images; understand the methodical nature of successful design processes and apply methodical steps in their own projects; express physical elements - such as spaces, objects and images - as cultural embodiments - habitats, artefacts and communications; understand the multi disciplinary nature of many design activities; communicate design concepts and solutions.

Synopsis The subject explores the characteristics of space, objects, and images as parts of the habitat, the human experience of them, and the interrelationship between them. Design is dealt with as an analytical and synthesising process which is used to explore the possibilities of space, object, image and way in which the experience of them can be enhanced and how they may be applied to meet human needs. Project work is undertaken to explore and create design concepts within a framework of basic design studies.

Assessment projects: 90%
* Verbal and written presentations: 10%

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