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Foundations of Design: Representation (ARCH10001)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
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Overview
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This subject is concerned with building a foundation for design as a discipline, introducing students to the role of representation in design and architecture in contemporary practice. The subject aims to develop student's skills by teaching them how to carefully observe and analyse information using different forms of media.
A series of lectures will introduce students to a range of vector based representation techniques. Why do designers draw? What is the role of representation? This subject emphasises the importance of developing a critical understanding of representational devices and operative design techniques.
The subject will explore key ideas addressed in the lecture series and put them into practice using a variety of representation techniques including orthogonal projection (by hand), model making, 2D vector based drawing and 3D modelling using common industry software.
Students will learn how to manage data, information and representation workflows between different software, how to represent spatial information, how to draw and model with care and develop a critical eye.
At the end of semester, students will design and prepare their own portfolio.
Note: Students are encouraged to purchase a laptop with suggested faculty specifications. Further information can be found on https://msd.unimelb.edu.au/abp-specialist-it-support
Incidental costs
This subject requires students to purchase tools and materials for the successful completion of 2D and 3D assessment tasks. Equipment includes tools beneficial for future subjects within the degree, but also consumables such as printing and modelling material. Estimated total costs are $200 to $300 per person.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who have successfully completed this subject should have;
- Developed skills in drawing and representational techniques to communicate design ideas and thinking
- Developed skills in working across different media and common industry software
- Developed observational and analytical skills through drawing and making
- An understanding of scale, orthographic projection and other representation techniques including architecture drafting
- An understanding of the application of architectural drawing conventions
- Developed representation and compositional skills
- An understanding of the role of representation and its function in contemporary design and practice
- An understanding of portfolio design and layout using common industry software
- Ability to integrate digital tools in presentation and communication of design ideas and thinking
Generic skills
On completion of the subject, students would have developed the following skills:
- Observation and visual analysis skills;
- Developed a familiarity with basic techniques in drawings undertaken with analogue and digital media;
- Develop communication skills through drawings and other media;
- Developed capacity for independent critical thought, creative inquiry and self-directed learning;
- Developed an understanding of how such techniques are related to creative thinking.
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
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: 22 March 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Online Quiz at the end of lectures or studio | During the teaching period | 10% |
Module 1 containing composed drawings with verbal presentation (equivalent to 5-8 hours of work)
| Week 3 | 5% |
Module 2 containing composed drawings and models with verbal presentation. Drawings and sketches collated in draft journal format.
| Week 6 | 20% |
Module 3 containing composed drawings and models with verbal presentation. Drawings and sketches collated in draft journal format.
| Week 9 | 20% |
Module 4 containing composed drawings with verbal presentation. Drawings and sketches collated in draft journal format.
| Week 12 | 20% |
Final Portfolio submission: formatted journal containing collated and composed drawings and sketches in with reflective writing and references to lectures due first week of examination period.
| During the examination period | 25% |
Hurdle requirement: Studio and Workshop attendance of at least 75% of all classes. | N/A |
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Scott Woods Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 52 hours (10*1 hour of lectures , 30 hours of studio, and 12 hours of lab) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Scott Woods Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 52 hours (10*1 hour of lectures , 30 hours of studio, and 12 hours of lab) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Rhinoceros software.
Note: Apple-Mac users will require Windows operating system.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Bachelor of Design Elective Subjects - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 22 March 2024