86322 Directions: Context and Analysing
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Credit points: 12 cp
Result type: Grade and marks
There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Description
This year, the Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Interior Architecture (C09055) explores atmospheric lighting design and dedicates itself to improving the understanding and appreciation of atmospheres through the design of visual elements; space, material and light. Intersecting theory and practice, the degree is framed through the relationship between light and darkness and their inextricable dialogue in creating atmospheres.
This directions studio operates in tandem with 86321 Investigations: Research and Conceptualisation, allowing students to test and interrogate their ideas through a series of collaborative research projects. Across the session, in both studios, students work on a variety of short practical exercises exploring lighting techniques and effects suitable for different applications. Students design and fabricate a light fitting for public display. The main project analyses a series of existing public spaces in Sydney and then designs and builds a large scale atmospheric lighting installation, to be open to the public.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
| 1. | Demonstrate a capacity to work cooperatively as part of a team, initiate partnerships with others, and take a leadership role when required |
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| 2. | Demonstrate a mature, individual design sensibility |
| 3. | Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of the interaction of light and materials by laboratory research and practical application for the installation of lighting works for a public event. |
| 4. | Demonstrate understanding of the basic principles of the use of light to model form and space by research reports, studio experiments, design proposals and practical applications |
| 5. | Understand, communicate and convert into design concepts cultural, theoretical and political contexts |
| 6. | Demonstrate understanding of lighting equipment, technology and controls to create sustainable, healthy and attractive environments by theoretical design projects and practical application through fabrication of working prototypes. |
| 7. | Demonstrate understanding of the characteristics of appropriate lighting. |
| 8. | Recognise and explain the importance of Human Factors in lighting; biological needs of visual information; visual discomfort, health and ageing. |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes to the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes:
- Professional attitude to clarity and accuracy of communication (C.1)
- Capacity to make a positive contribution to a team (C.2)
- Ability to present work appropriately to context (C.3)
- Ability to appraise, develop or redirect design ideas (I.2)
- Ability to re-imagine human practices through design (I.3)
- Ability to independently develop new skills and areas of knowledge (P.1)
- Developing craft skill (P.3)
Teaching and learning strategies
This subject includes active, interactive and collaborative learning experiences addressed throughout interactive lecture sessions and design studios. Weekly interactive lectures and weekly practitioner and expert presentations allow for a highly engaged learning experience.Ongoing expert feedback and peer-feedback are provided at every session. The subject includes the inquiry-based learning strategy that involves students researching and developing their own/group understanding of the specific learning objectives.
Content (topics)
1. Basic principles of light, electro-magnetic energy, photometry, colorimetry and the units of lighting;
2. Basic types and characteristics of electric lamps and controls;
3. Basic design, types and characteristics of luminaires and lighting systems;
4. Lighting interiors; characteristics of good lighting; spaces, materials and surface characteristics;
5. Inter-relationship of materials in the built environment.
6. Examination of the new advances in material technologies and related manufacturing processes.
7. Exploration of form within an interior space
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Interior Design Project
| Intent: | Research building types and design and present concept design |
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 2, 5 and 8 This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): C.1, I.2 and I.3 |
| Type: | Design/drawing/plan/sketch |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 40% |
Assessment task 2: Luminaire Design
| Intent: | Design and fabricate a luminaire for public display |
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7 This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): C.1, C.2, I.2, P.1 and P.3 |
| Type: | Project |
| Groupwork: | Group, group assessed |
| Weight: | 20% |
Assessment task 3: Design and install a light installation in a public space
| Intent: | Design and install a light installation in a public space |
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1, 2, 4, 6 and 7 This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): C.1, C.2, C.3, I.2 and P.3 |
| Type: | Project |
| Groupwork: | Group, group and individually assessed |
| Weight: | 40% |
Minimum requirements
1. The Faculty of DAB expects students to attend 80% of all classes for all enrolled subjects. Achievement of the subject’s aims is difficult if classes are not attended.
2. Pursuant to UTS rule 2.5.1 student’s who do not satisfy attendance requirements may be refused permission by the Responsible Academic Officer to be considered for assessment for this subject.
3. The use of mobile phones or other electronic devices for private use during campus engagement is not permitted.
It is imperative that students attend all on-campus engagements. Attendance means active participation and overall engagement. Records of attendance, participation and overall engagement will be kept.
Readings, iterative design work including model making, lecture and guest lecture are an interconnected system where if one part suffers the whole suffers as a result.