IAR1101

Design studio 1 (interiors)

6 points
* 12 hours per week including 5 studio hours and 7 independent study hours
* First semester
* Caulfield
* Prerequisites: None
* Corequisites: DWG1301

Objectives On successful completion of this subject; students should be able to identify the characteristics of space, spatial ambience and form; be able to use simple models and drawings to explore, analyse and synthesise space for human needs at a basic level; understand the way in which design elements and visual ordering relate to the generation of space and spatial ambience; develop the capability to communicate this understanding and new ideas; understand the methodical nature of successful design processes and apply methodical steps in their own projects; understand the way in which space and spatial ambience is generated from design elements and visual ordering; be able to analyse human needs, both functional and emotional and synthesise simple conceptual spaces to meet these needs; be able to communicate design concepts and solutions.

Synopsis The subject explores the concepts of interior and architectural space. Projects use the visual concepts being developed in drawing and visual concepts and apply them to spatial issues and problems. The focus is on the human experience of space. Design is dealt with as an analytical and synthesising process which is used to explore the possibilities of spatial experience, and the way in which space may be designed to meet human needs. Project work is undertaken to explore and create spatial concepts within a framework of basic design studies with the emphasis on space as a fundamental aspect of the human habitat, rather than as a commercial commodification.

Assessment Design projects: 90%
* Oral and written presentations: 10%

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