88100 Object and Accessory Design 1: Foundations
6cpUndergraduate
The design of small, low function, high aesthetic products and accessories underlies the start up of many small design-oriented businesses. Companies such as Fink Design, Mambo, Dinosaur Designs etc. have successfully built on their understanding of market and manufacture to the point where they have international reputations and market share. Understanding what makes a design attractive, feasible, and economic to manufacture on a low threshold basis is fundamental to success or failure in this endeavour. This subject can be seen as a 'foundation course' in understanding the complexities of design proportion, form and visualisation. The subject aims at building the design and design communication skills of participating students through a range of 2D graphic and 3D physical modelling exercises. The subject culminates in the design of a decorative form that is developed from sheet polymer.
Typical availability
Autumn semester, City campus
Fee information
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $650.12
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.
2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,175.00
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.
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