Product Design Studio 3 (Human Factors)
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
GRAP 2032
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
No
Course ID
105703
Unit Value
9
University-wide elective course
No
The 2025 timetable is
not yet available.
Course owner
UniSA Creative
To develop students' understanding of form, aesthetics as well as human factors and ergonomics as considerations in product design. To build on students' skills in researching, developing and evaluating design for usability and product aesthetics. The course will introduce students to the cultural factors in the development of product appearance.
The students will develop basic knowledge of human factors including anthropometry, the physical abilities and constraints of the human body and senses and principles of usability including physical and cognitive factors.
They will be introduced to knowledge, research methods and design methods to develop products to fit human capabilities. Students will also be introduced to the concepts of branding and visual languages of design, and how product appearance conveys cultural meaning and communicates use. Students will develop skills in design simulation, development and communication via text, oral presentations, three-dimensional model making, drawing and graphic presentations.
This course requires additional materials to be purchased by students at their own cos, information regarding the required materials can be found on your Course Outline.
Common to all relevant programs | |
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Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
GRAP 1021 | Physical Prototyping Techniques for Product Design |
GRAP 1018 | Computer Graphics and Imaging for Design |
GRAP 1024 | Product Design Studio 2 (Principles) |
Students must complete the nominated online WHS module prior to commencing the course.
Nil
Component | Duration | ||
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INTERNAL, CITY WEST | |||
Lecture | 2 hours x 12 weeks | ||
Studio | 6 hours x 13 weeks | ||
INTERNAL, CITY WEST (INTENSIVE) | |||
Lecture | 1 hour x 20 sessions | ||
Studio | 4 hours x 20 sessions |
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Concept design, Project, Proposal
EFTSL*: 0.250
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2A)
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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.