Consumer Culture, Technology and Sustainable Design

Course aim

To develop an in-depth understanding of the dynamic social, cultural and ethical contexts of sustainable design.

Course content

Students will develop their knowledge of consumerism, social change and sustainability, particularly in regard to technological artefacts, innovation and behavioural change.
Students will gain an understanding of creating more sustainable urban design and housing in a global industrialised culture that is linked to sustainable transport and communications systems.
Students are also introduced to notions of the ethics of and practices around waste, manufacturing and industrial ecology and are encouraged to consider the design and development of self-sustaining communities using the principles of sustainable design.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Seminar	2 hours x 13 weeks
Lecture (online)	1 hour 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

Critical essay, Illustrated essay, Seminar paper (group 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.