Design Research Studio 2

Course aim

To develop in students advanced skills, relative to specialisation, in applying design processes, strategies and practices to a variety of design projects of increased complexity.

Course content

Students will expand knowledge of design processes, materials selection and production strategies synthesised with critical analysis relative to use, interaction, consumption and production. Students will participate in collaboration with industry and/or interdisciplinary academic groups. Students will gain skills in problem framing, design research and project development, feasibility, and parameters. Students will further develop skills in project liaison and coordination, client consultation, presentation, evaluation and feedback, project documentation and reporting.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Seminar	2 hours x 13 weeks
Studio	6 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 studio project work, Project analysis, documentation, management

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.250
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.