Design Foundation Studio

Course aim

To develop students’ skills and knowledge in the fundamentals of design, establishing the relationship between design theory, principles, creative processes and practice as a general principle of design procedures.

Course content

The nature of design; elements and principles of design and their relationships; psychology of perception and the nature of colour and its characteristics. Application of diverse approaches to creative problem solving, based on methodologies and conceptual frameworks in contemporary design practice, knowledge application and skill development toward tangible outcomes.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Studio	8 hours x 13 weeks

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

Assessment

Design research journal, Portfolio

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.250
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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Non-award enrolment
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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.