Experience Design 2 (8955.4)
| Level: | Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit |
|---|---|
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| HECS Bands: | 2 |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Arts and Design |
| Discipline: | School of Design and the Built Environment |
Availability
Unit Outlines
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- Semester 2, 2019, ON-CAMPUS, TQB-SB (190922) - View
- Semester 2, 2018, ON-CAMPUS, TQB-SB (178475) - View
- Semester 2, 2018, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (178474) - View
- Semester 2, 2017, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (164901) - View
- Semester 2, 2016, ON-CAMPUS, TQB-SB (161717) - View
- Semester 2, 2016, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (161716) - View
- Semester 2, 2015, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (140569) - View
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Syllabus
This unit investigates the aesthetics and experience of design in relation to a number of key critical issues. It focuses on issues including the design in society, consumerism, gender, culture, politics, and the environment. Students will continue to develop a range of approaches to understanding design and related issues, while also refining a broader critical and analytical approach to their discipline.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Recognise key works of design and their relationship to critical issues;
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the influence and impact of physical, social and cultural concerns on the role of the designer and the design product;
3. Demonstrate critical and analytical skills in the interpretation and appreciation of works of design;
4. Articulate evaluative responses as to the significance of ideological and cultural forces on the work of design; and
5. Appreciate and critique multiple perspectives for the interpretation of design.
Assessment Items
Contact Hours
3 hours per week
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Assumed Knowledge
Year 12 English or equivalent
Incompatible Units
None
Equivalent Units
None