DGN2103

Design studio 3

12 points
* 24 hours per week, including 8 studio hours and 16 hours of independent study
* Second semester
* Caulfield
* Prerequisites: DGN1102
* Corequisites: None

Objectives On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to undertake a simple design project at a conceptual level, involving the resolution, of user requirements, technical issues, aesthetics, and the communication of the design with presentation drawings and models, technical drawings and specifications; evaluate the effectiveness of the methodologies they are applying, and explain the reasoning behind their choice of methodology, media, design options and solutions; understand the role of design as a discipline as well as a professional practice in a particular field; consider critically the imagery, in their designs and its aesthetic and symbolic consequences.

Synopsis This subject and DGN2104 are the key subjects for developing practical design research and investigation and practice capabilities. In this subject the focus is on design research and design management of multi and inter disciplinary projects, in which a range of design factors are considered and methodologies employed to coordinate their analysis and to achieve a holistic design integration that addresses human needs. The projects will be set in a variety of contexts.

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

Prescribed texts

To be advised