84115 Informing Industrial Design

6cp
Undergraduate

This project-based subject focuses on information retrieval and the use of information in the design context. The emphasis is on locating and applying data efficiently, comprehensively and economically within the framework of a given design task. (Students have the opportunity to apply the information collected to a design-related task.)

The subject also examines the history of design and designers paying particular attention to the emergence of industrial design from the late 1700s to the present day.

Assessment:

Assessment	Weighting	Description	Due date	Learning objectives	Additional comments
Project 1	40%	Period Tape	Week 8	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	2D presentation sketch models final models.
Project 2	40%	Memory Storage	Week 14	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	2D presentation sketch models final models
Project 3	20%	Sketch Journal	Week 15	2, 3, 5	In class work and work done out of class.

Typical availability

Spring semester, City campus

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $907.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,430.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

Access conditions

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