84122 Ergonomics and Industrial Design

6cp
Requisite(s): 84110 Aesthetics in Industrial Design AND 84111 Understanding Three-dimensional Form AND 84115 Informing Industrial Design
Undergraduate

Ergonomics (a measure of efficiency) and anthropometrics (the measure of human scale) play a fundamental role in industrial design. The capabilities and scale of the human in the workplace, home, etc., and the interface tools and their users are complex issues that designers need to understand if they are to succeed. This subject introduces the various measures of both efficiency and scale, and informs students of where to find, and more importantly, how to set about interpreting scientific data relating to the topic.

Typical availability

Autumn 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

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