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Design Projects 2 (DPSS90003)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Southbank)
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About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Overview
Availability | Semester 2 |
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In this subject, students will further develop the skills and techniques for documenting and communicating designs for either stage or screen. There will be a particular emphasis on the use of graphic software. Students will also apply these skills for the purpose of design visualisation.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- analyse a brief or text in order to apply design processes to develop complex design concepts for stage or screen;
- research in an effective and organised manner for the purposes of designing for stage or screen;
- utilise a range of tools, techniques and technologies to create and communicate design concepts and ideas;
- adhering to industry standards, apply appropriate techniques for the documentation and communication of finalised designs.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed:
- the ability to apply theory in practice;
- the ability to generate creative ideas and concepts;
- the ability to accept and respond to constructive feedback;
- an organised and methodical approach to developing, documenting and presenting designs;
- the ability to communicate effectively through visual and verbal means;
- the ability to present ideas professionally.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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DPSS90002 | Design Projects 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
25 |
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Project 1 - Design Folio (3000 words equivalent), Written rationale (1000 words)
| Mid teaching period | 40% |
Project 2 - Design Folio (5000 words equivalent), Written Rationale (1000 words)
| During the assessment period | 60% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of all scheduled classes and submit all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Jo Briscoe Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 72 hours, comprising two 3-hour studios per week for twelve weeks Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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 Production Design
Last updated: 31 January 2024