Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Duration
Contact Hours
Campus
Prerequisite
Corequisite
1 Semester
36 Hours per Semester
External Venue
Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points
A unit of study in the Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) taught at City U, Hong Kong.
This unit aims to examine spatial, social and ethical dimensions of designing for future need, particularly changing patterns and social space. Explorations of experiential place making and contextual framing of space, will focus on the application of theory to practice through the development of a design project. At the completion of this unit students should be able to: Gather visual resources, apply knowledge and critique design concepts as reflective practice;Recognise design as having ethical, social and environmental consequences;Explore concepts of spatial thinking and representation;Consider and integrate site information into a design proposal;Apply socially empathetic problem-solving skills specific to the practice of interior design and articulate the intent of a space;Develop design that directly addresses the experience of the senses including sound, light, and movement in space;Use appropriate communication tools to articulate a project and demonstrate a clear design process.
This unit will be primarily conducted through project-based studio learning with ongoing project development and assessment tasks. Lectures and tutorials will support set projects, and there is an emphasis on interactive, group-based discussion and project reviews.
Note: Percentage weightings are indicative. See Unit Briefs for full assessment details.Review 1 40%A series of small written, analytic and sketch diagram projects, involving research, conceptual design and testing of ideas that:• Apply appropriate theory and research to a design project; and• Explore experiential place making / contextual framing to solve questions set by the brief.Final Review 2 Major project. 60%
Swinburne University works to produce higher education graduates who are capable in their chosen profession. Learners bring to Swinburne a diverse wealth of experiences and graduate with individual understandings, abilities and attitudes. Within this context the unit aims to provide students with the following attributes: Are adaptable and manage change;Are capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas;Are aware of local and international environment in which they will be contributing.
The following topics may be considered / discussed during this unit: Changing patterns and social space; Specificity of space as place;How to apply appropriate theory and research to a design project;Experiential place making / contextual framing of space;Spatial, social and ethical dimensions of designing for future need as reflective practice. Throughout the unit, students may engage in:• Lectures, discussions and readings;• Peer, group and industry based critiques;• Verbal and visual presentations;• Work in progress reviews;• Set design activities;• Set research and critical thinking tests;• Independent project development.Preparation requirementsThroughout the unit, students are required to read through the list of texts and references in the briefs and to record notes and sketches in a journal. Particular attention should be paid to the main themes in each text.
Throughout the unit, students may engage in:• Lectures, discussions and readings;• Peer, group and industry based critiques;• Verbal and visual presentations;• Work in progress reviews;• Set design activities;• Set research and critical thinking tests;• Independent project development.Preparation requirementsThroughout the unit, students are required to read through the list of texts and references in the briefs and to record notes and sketches in a journal. Particular attention should be paid to the main themes in each text.
A bibliography will be made available as part of the Brief for this unit.
