Design, Culture and Society 1

Course aim

To introduce students to the development of modern design in its wider cultural and social contexts.

Course content

An introductory theme-based survey of modern design, from industrialisation to the information society, with a particular emphasis on the dynamic relationship between culture, consumption, communication, social behaviour, technology and the practice of design. Attention will be given to key design movements and theories, significant designers, innovative producers and exemplary works of design. Design’s potential to shape the world of images, objects and systems that populate everyday life will be examined, along with the increasingly important issues of globalisation and sustainability in design practice today.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	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

Group tutorial presentation and essay, Illustrated essay, Preliminary review exercise

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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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.