Design, Culture and Society 2

Course aim

To develop an understanding of the social, cultural, environmental and ethical contexts shaping contemporary design practice.

Course content

A survey of important themes in contemporary design discourse and practice: consumer culture, fashion, identity and design; aesthetics and meaning in designed images, products and systems; the role of technological innovation in design discourse and practice; branding, corporate identity and design; ethical and environmental issues and the development of a discourse and practice of sustainable design; the role of design in shaping and reflecting contemporary culture and values.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
GRAP 1023	Design, Culture and Society 1

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

Class Debate Assignment, Illustrated Essay, Individual Case Study Class Discussion

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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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.