Design Identity 2 (11598.1)
Please note these are the 2025 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-Campus |
Mount Gravatt, QLD |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| School Of Arts And Communications | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Students will further develop awareness towards the creation of original design concepts based upon innovative solutions and appropriate design technologies. Cultural Studies is used to introduce students to critical concepts and means of thinking about fashion and its societal and cultural contexts. Students are required to complete significant amounts of academic readings in order to complete a formal written component for assessment. The unit also focuses on developing effective design communication skills through the use of appropriate technologies and applications, presentation of design concepts, and portfolio generation.
1. Effectively question, reflect and demonstrate the design process through practice;
2. Critique principal fashion designers and styles from the 20th Century with respect to their influence on design and applied technology; and
3. Originate inspiration and story boards which effectively communicate design concepts.
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Effectively question, reflect and demonstrate the design process through practice;
2. Critique principal fashion designers and styles from the 20th Century with respect to their influence on design and applied technology; and
3. Originate inspiration and story boards which effectively communicate design concepts.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
9725 Design Identity 2 (Cultural Studies)Assumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2025 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Mount Gravatt, QLD | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-Campus | Ms Jayee Ying |
| 2025 | Mount Gravatt, QLD | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | On-Campus | Ms Jayee Ying |
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit
timetable.
Required texts
Readings will be provided in class and via Canvas.
Participation requirements
Attendance is strongly encouraged.
Required IT skills
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Microsoft Word
Work placement, internships or practicums
n/a
