Design Projects 2 (DPSS90003)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Southbank)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
In this subject, students will further develop the skills and techniques for documenting and communicating designs for a creative arts context.
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 the creative arts;
- research in an effective and organised manner for the purposes of designing for a creative arts context;
- utilise a range of tools, techniques and technologies to create and communicate design concepts and ideas;
- adhere to industry standards and apply appropriate techniques for the documentation and communication of finalised designs.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- apply theory in practice;
- generate creative ideas and concepts;
- accept and respond to constructive feedback;
- develop an organised and methodical approach to developing, documenting and presenting designs;
- communicate effectively through visual and verbal means;
- present ideas professionally.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
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. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: Students must submit all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. Submitting only part of an assessment (e.g. only the title page) or an assessment on an irrelevant topic will not meet this hurdle requirement. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Emily Collett Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 72 hours, comprising two 3-hour studios per week Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Semester 2 contact information
Emily Collett: emily.collett@unimelb.edu.au
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
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Last updated: 4 March 2025