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Foundations of Design: Representation (ARCH10001)

Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject builds a foundation for design by introducing students to the role of representation in contemporary practice. The subject’s learning activities develop students’ skills by teaching them to observe, document and analyse information using different media.

Lecture materials introduce students to the conceptual background of representation and a broad range of representation techniques. The subject responds to the questions such as:

  • Why do designers draw? and
  • What is the role of representation?

This subject teaches students to develop critical understandings of representational devices and techniques.

Importantly, students use the ideas introduced through the lecture materials in practice. To do this, they engage with a variety of representational techniques that include orthogonal projection (by hand), model making, 2D vector-based drawing and 3D modelling using the software that is common in relevant industries.

In the process, students learn to:

  • manage data, information and representation workflows using multiple software tools;
  • accurately represent spatial information;
  • draw and model with care; and
  • develop a critical eye.

At the end of semester, students learn to integrate complex projects by designing and preparing their own portfolios.

This subject also integrates with the University’s Joining Melbourne Modules. Students can complete these modules in parallel with this subject, unless already completed. The subject also supports the Discovery goals for commencing students by introducing:

  • emerging concepts and research in the discipline area;
  • ways to connect with the University community including peers, teachers and student groups;
  • awareness of academic expectations; and
  • knowledge about wellbeing support offered at the University of Melbourne.

Incidental costs

The subject requires specific tools for its tasks. These tools will be beneficial to all design students throughout their degrees and in further professional practice. Breadth students have an option to minimise the costs but will also benefit from these tools in their disciplines. Estimated total costs are between AU$175 and AU$300.

This subject will involve the following software: Rhinoceros, Panelling Tools Plugin for Rhinocerous, Adobe Creative Suite. Details of software availability and pricing are captured at https://msd.unimelb.edu.au/graduate-research/resources/it-support#software.

A laptop with suggested faculty specifications is recommended. Further information can be found at https://msd.unimelb.edu.au/abp-specialist-it-support.

Drawing tools and consumables such as printing and modelling materials will be required.



Intended learning outcomes

Upon completion of this subject, the students will be able to:





  • Use representational techniques to describe forms, processes, and relationships.
  • Reconstruct form, processes, and relationships from representations using observational, analytical, and compositional techniques.
  • Process and manage representational information through software that is common in industry.
  • Support design thinking and problem-solving activities using representational techniques.
  • Identify key types of representation and give examples of their application in contemporary design and discourse.
  • Apply narrative and graphic design conventions to organise, describe, and assess sequences of projects in a portfolio.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the Joining Melbourne Modules, and the learning outcomes of these, in relation to Foundation of Design Representation subject matter and learning activities.

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: 7 September 2023

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites


Corequisites


Non-allowed subjects


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: 7 September 2023

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Online Quiz at the end of lectures or studio .Addressing Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO's) 1, 2 , 5 and 7.

  • 5- 8 hours (of work required)
During the teaching period10%

Module 1 containing composed drawings with verbal presentation (equivalent to 5-8 hours of work). Addressing ILO's 1-7

  • 5-8 hours (of work required)
Week 35%

Module 2 containing composed drawings and models with verbal presentation. Drawings and sketches collated in draft journal format. Addressing ILO's 1-7.

  • 20-25 hours (of work required)
Week 620%

Module 3 containing composed drawings and models with verbal presentation. Drawings and sketches collated in draft journal format. Addressing ILO's 1-7.

  • 20-25 hours (of work required)
Week 920%

Module 4 containing composed drawings with verbal presentation. Drawings and sketches collated in draft journal format. Addressing ILO's 1-7

  • 20-25 hours (of work required)
Week 1220%

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. Addressing ILO's 4-7.

  • 25 hours (of work required)
During the examination period25%

Last updated: 7 September 2023

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorScott Woods
    Mode of deliveryDual-Delivery (Parkville)
    Contact hours52 hours (10*1 hour of lectures , 30 hours of studio, and 12 hours of lab)
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022
    Last self-enrol date11 March 2022
    Census date31 March 2022
    Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022
    Assessment period ends24 June 2022

    Semester 1 contact information

    woods.scott@unimelb.edu.au

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorStanislav Roudavski
    Mode of deliveryDual-Delivery (Parkville)
    Contact hours52 hours (10*1 hour of lectures , 30 hours of studio, and 12 hours of lab)
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022
    Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022
    Census date31 August 2022
    Last date to withdraw without fail23 September 2022
    Assessment period ends18 November 2022

    Semester 2 contact information

    Subject Coordinator

    Stanislav Roudavski

    srou@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

Last updated: 7 September 2023

Further information

Last updated: 7 September 2023