Morphology and Biomimicry in Design

Course aim

To further students design skills by exposing them to the forms, structures, and process of nature which will be utilised as inspiration for biomorphic and biomimic projects to improve aesthetics, innovation, and sustainability of design solutions.

Course content

The students will study natural forms (morphology) and processes (biomimicry) through observation, drawing, and research and apply this knowledge to designed products, spaces or architecture. Students will produce designed outcomes that are more innovative, aesthetic, and sustainable than solutions they would have generated without the inspiration from nature.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Assumed knowledge: skills in fundamental drawing

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Studio	3 hours x 11 weeks
Site visit	3 hours x 2 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST (INTENSIVE)
Lecture	1 hour per day x 9 days
Studio	5 hours per day x 7 days
Site visit	4 hours per day x 2 days

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Learning log/Journal, Project

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.