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702-420 Design Theory

Note: This subject may be substituted by a similar level design theory subject with the approval of the Faculty.

Credit points: 12.5

Coordinator: Dr Kim Dovey.

Contact: Up to 4 hours of lectures and seminars a week.

Timetable: First semester

Objectives:

On the completion of this subject students should be able to demonstrate that they:

• have developed an appreciation of the theoretical discourse (from the philosophical to the technical), informing a specialist aspect of design or design practice;
• or, have developed an appreciation of the theoretical discourse (from the philosophical to the technical), informing an interdisciplinary aspect of design or design practice;
• have developed techniques for evaluating these positions and applying them in design, including a range of techniques for successfully conducting independent research.

Content:

Students will be able to choose from a range of specialist or inter-disciplinary design theory lecture/seminar programs. These programs will introduce contemporary and historical theories relevant to the theme of the program, including techniques for research and evaluation and their application.

Assessment:

Assignments (eg: exercises, essays, and class presentations) equivalent to not more than 7,500 words during the semester. Details, including the weighting of assessment, will be made available within the first 2 weeks of the semester.

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Date created:    Oct  9 1995
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