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Digital Design Applications (ABPL90123)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
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This subject focuses on algorithmic digital form explorations using intensive computational scripting coupled with fabrication of detailed material models. The selected topics introduced in the subject include: variational design, interactive skins and spaces, materials and technologies of digital fabrication.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the subject students should have developed:
- knowledge of the impact of digital technology on theoretical issues in spatial design;
- critical awareness of the relationship between representation and spatial design with an emphasis on digital design environments;
- skills in the use of computational design and digital technologies.
Generic skills
- Critical thinking and analysis.
- Information gathering and critical synthesis.
- Comprehension of complex concepts and the ability to express them lucidly in writing.
- Methods of documentation and presentation.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into a course at the Melbourne School of Design.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Attendance and class participation throughout the semester (10%)
- Reflection on 2-3 texts out of the ‘Readings’ material during seminar sessions, 10 minute presentation per student, with a 2 page (1000 word) summary (15%)
Design Task:
- A3 folio of ‘process’ work, due at the end of the exam period (15%)
- Explanatory text (approx. one side of A4), due at the end of the exam period (10%)
- Physical Model(s) and A1 poster of design due at the end of the exam period (50%)*
*Physical Model(s) – At least one model that shows a significant section of your design @ 1:20. A1 poster needs to communicate the key ideas behind your proposal, can be a combination of typical architectural drawings/diagrams/renders.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Dominik Holzer Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 3 hours per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 July 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Additional delivery details
Quota: 25
This subject is a quota subject and places are limited. Students may provisionally enrol via the Student Portal, but places are not guaranteed until selection is completed. You will be notified in writing by the Student Centre if you are selected.
Selection criteria: Academic merit
For detailed information on the quota subject application process and due dates, refer to the EDSC Quota Subjects webpage: http://edsc.unimelb.edu.au/quota-subjects
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Urban Design Course Master of Architecture Course Master of Design (Urban Design) Course Master of Architecture Major 300 point Master of Architecture Major 200 point Master of Architecture - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
This subject has a Quota and priority will be given to UoM students
Last updated: 3 November 2022