International Perspectives in Design & the Built Environment (12099.1)
Please note these are the 2025 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | Intensive |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| School Of Design And The Built Environment | Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) |
This unit takes students overseas to explore design through the lens of different cultures. Through hands-on experiences and collaborative projects, students gain a global perspective in design. This practical approach enhances their creative skills and problem-solving abilities, fostering a more international outlook on design. Join us for this unique opportunity to study design abroad and broaden your design horizons.
1. Apply an international perspective on elements of their design discipline;
2. Utilise learning opportunities in a distinctive cultural setting;
3. Critically evaluate their experience;
4. Work individually or in groups to communicate their overseas experience with confidence and clarity; and
5. Apply the cultural understanding developed to their personal, academic and professional skills.
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Apply an international perspective on elements of their design discipline;
2. Utilise learning opportunities in a distinctive cultural setting;
3. Critically evaluate their experience;
4. Work individually or in groups to communicate their overseas experience with confidence and clarity; and
5. Apply the cultural understanding developed to their personal, academic and professional skills.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.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 | Bruce, Canberra | Winter Term | 27 May 2024 | Intensive | Mrs Mikaela Danvers |
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | Intensive | Dr Joel Bennett |
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Winter Term | 26 May 2025 | Intensive | Mrs Mikaela Danvers |
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | Intensive | Dr Joel Bennett |
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
Any relevant required readings will be available on UCLearn.
Participation requirements
There is a strong correlation between participation and success in higher education. Your participation in the study tour learning activities and your engagement with associated online activities will enhance your understanding of this unit's content and therefore the quality of your assessment responses. Lack of participation may result in your inability to satisfactorily pass assessment items.
Required IT skills
Relevant design software competencies
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
