86400 Design Studio: Realisation
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Credit points: 24 cp
Result type: Grade and marks
Requisite(s): 86321 Investigations: Research and Conceptualisation AND 86322 Directions: Context and Analysing
Description
In response to a design brief supported by the research accumulated and examined in the first session, students explore, develop and realise an innovative, holistic and professional design solution to a complex design problem within the diverse field of interior and spatial design. This subject requires students to produce across the session a design outcome detailed at least at three levels:
- Multimedia environment: Each student produces an atmospheric environment that communicates the research, practical and design work undertaken over two sessions.
- General design statement: Every student produces a combination of texts, drawings and images that accurately specifies their design statement.
- Spatial articulation documents: Every student produces a set of drawings and models that articulate a clear explanation of the spatial arrangement proposed for their design project.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
| 1. | Critically analyse and respond to complex design problems |
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| 2. | Learn to develop a clearly demonstrated design process; |
| 3. | Develop program, design and strategic briefs; |
| 4. | Respond positively to critique and feedback and learn through critical reflection; |
| 5. | Demonstrate innovation in concept translation and design approach; |
| 6. | Creatively design and integrate design elements; |
| 7. | Integrate information gained through research and feedback into design solutions. |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes to the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes:
- Understanding of the designer's role as a global citizen (A.1)
- Professional attitude to clarity and accuracy of communication (C.1)
- Ability to work conceptually (I.1)
- Ability to re-imagine human practices through design (I.3)
- Ability to independently cultivate aesthetic sensibility (P.2)
- Developing craft skill (P.3)
- Ability to analyse complex ideas (R.2)
- Ability to critically reflect on work by self and others (R.3)
Teaching and learning strategies
The subject consists of a set of Interactive Lecture sessions and Studio sessions
Interactive Lecture Sessions: Teachers will provide information on specific topics of relevance for the specific design question addressed across the year. In this case, 'A Well-being Centre'.
Studio Sessions: During Studio Sessions, students and tutors will participate in multiple interactive processes. The main routine will involve students presenting their advance and tutors providing feedback. Additionally, during some sessions, students will be challenged by tutors to participate in collaborative 'intensive exercises'. These exercises will last for no more than one session and will be designed with the intention of boosting the collaboration between students as well as collective and individual creativity and productivity.
Content (topics)
This subject addresses the following issues and topics:
1 Context issues pertinent to the selected project
2 Research and analysis pertinent to the selected project
3 Concept translation and brief formulation
4 Schematic design approaches and spatial translation
5 Fully Realised Design
6 Advanced Presentation Techniques 7 Atmospheric Lighting Design
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Multi-Media Environment
| Intent: | During Assessment 1, students will work in the production of a communicative multi-media atmospheric exhibition artifact to be part of the end of year show. The content must relate the research, practical and design work undertaken over two semesters. |
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1, 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.): A.1, P.2, P.3 and R.2 |
| Type: | Presentation |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 25% |
Assessment task 2: Resolved Design
| Intent: | During Assessment 2 students will work towards the articulation of a spatial scheme with sufficient architectural entity. Students will work on the materialisation of a design proposal that adressess the demands of the brief outlined by each one of them as a result of the successful completion of 86321 Investigations: Research and Conceptualisation. By the end of assessment period 2, every student will produce a set of plans, sections and scale models representing their design inserted on the assigned site. The drafted plans will provide an articulated and accurate explanation of the programmatic and spatial performance within the designed objects and spaces. Students must explain through the abovementioned documents the specific functional and performative interactions between users and the designed space. |
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1, 2, 4 and 5 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.1, P.3, R.2 and R.3 |
| Type: | Presentation |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 35% |
| Length: | 10 minute presentation |
Assessment task 3: Final Presentation
| Intent: | During Assessment 03, students will work on the improvement of material produced in Assessment 02. By the end of assessment 03, students will present the following information relevant to their design: 1. Design Statement 2. General Plans, Elevations and Sections of the Design 3. Coloured Perspectives conveying the atmosphere of the main interior spaces 4. Small and large scale models 5. Detailed lighting proposals for a selected area of the building. |
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1, 2 and 4 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.1 and I.3 |
| Type: | Presentation |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 40% |
Minimum requirements
The DAB attendance policy requires students to attend no less than 80% of formal teaching sessions (lectures and tutorials) for each class they are enrolled in to remain eligible for assessment.
References
UTS Coursework Assessment Policy and Procedures Manual.