Product Design: History, Culture and Context
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
GRAP 2039
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
No
Course ID
173331
Unit Value
4.5
University-wide elective course
No
The 2025 timetable is
not yet available.
Course owner
UniSA Creative
To develop students’ understanding of the historical evolution, theory and cultural impact of modern product design in the context of the social, environmental, and ethical considerations of design practice.
Students will be introduced to a broad knowledge of the social, cultural, and technological changes that have shaped modern product design, from the Industrial Revolution through to contemporary times. Students will develop an understanding of key design movements and theories, significant practitioners, exemplary works of design and social and technological changes in relation to product design and design practice.
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Component | Duration | ||
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INTERNAL, CITY WEST | |||
Lecture | 1 hour x 12 weeks | ||
Tutorial | 1 hour x 12 weeks |
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Case study, Presentation, Test/Quiz
EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2A)
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