Cross-Cultural Design Strategy (11068.1)
Level: | Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit |
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Credit Points: | 3 |
HECS Bands: | Band 1 2013-2020 (Expires 31 Dec 2020) Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Faculty: | Faculty of Arts and Design |
Discipline: | School of Design and the Built Environment |
Availability
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UC - TAFE Queensland, South Bank
Year Teaching Period Convener Mode of Delivery 2021 Semester 2 Mrs Ola PAK (Ph: ) ON-CAMPUS -
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year Teaching Period Convener Mode of Delivery 2021 Semester 2 DR Fanke PENG (Ph: +61 2 62012260 ) ON-CAMPUS
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Syllabus
Cross-cultural design through the understanding of multiple practices and cultural perspectives is essential in the complex global marketplace. Cross-cultural design is the outcome of the transfer of knowledge that occurs when different cultures come together to design solutions to common 'wicked' or complex global problems. This unit looks at creating cross-cultural design strategies for a global audience. Students will prepare in-depth research into cross-cultural social issues to create relevant and culturally appropriate design solutions that explore symbolism, colour, communication and awareness in relation to culturally specific briefs.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Analyse and interpret a cross-culturally relevant design strategy brief;
2. Apply research and analysis cross-cultural design strategies for a global audience;
3. Integrate cultural intelligence in industry relevant applications; and
4. Communicate an innovative and creative idea with clarity and visual impact.
Assessment Items
Contact Hours
Three hours on-campus of studio and project based learning per week.
Prerequisites
11063 Principles of Typography and Layout
Corequisites
None.
Assumed Knowledge
None.
Incompatible Units
None.
Equivalent Units
None.
Referenced Courses
- MGAR02 Bachelor of Business/ Bachelor of Design
- ARB203 Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication Design)
- ARAR02 Bachelor of Design/Bachelor of Communication and Media
- ARB303 Bachelor of Digital Design (Visual Communication Design)
- SCAR03 Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Design
- SCAR04 Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/Bachelor of Design