88015 Global Studio A
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Credit points: 6 cp
Result type: Grade and marks
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Description
This subject develops cross-cultural design literacy through work integrated learning. Students work with a global partner on a live brief, building their understanding of collaborative design approaches to sustainability. The subject incorporate the UN SDGs as a framework for defining and evaluating and doing sustainable design. The format of the class is studios, seminars and off campus field work.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
| 1. | Demonstrate an understanding of the nature and demands of live design briefs. |
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| 2. | Demonstrate a practical understanding of interdisciplinary collaboration in design |
| 3. | Demonstrate an understanding of the potential of design to effect change in complex situations |
| 4. | Demonstrate an ability to plan and execute research in a professional manner |
| 5. | Demonstrate an ability to build strong connections between design research and design generation and development |
| 6. | Demonstrate an ability to undertake advanced reflective practice |
| 7. | Demonstrate improved group work skills and appreciation of team roles |
| 8. | Demonstrate an advanced capacity to develop design arguments and rationales |
Teaching and learning strategies
In this Global Studio the discipline of design is cast as an agent for change, a way of creating and critically exploring sustainable futures.
Students will work individually and in teams to synthesis research and design for a specific context.
Verbal feedback will be given regularly and at the time of presentations.
Content (topics)
- Cross Cultural Design
- Place-based design research
- Respect
- Sustainabililty
- How design works as an agent of change.
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Group Design Project
| Intent: | Present well researched and resolved design project in response to brief. | ||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 | ||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Design/drawing/plan/sketch | ||||||||||||||||
| Groupwork: | Group, group and individually assessed | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 65% | ||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Assessment task 2: Individual Research Portfolio
| Intent: | Professional reflection as a Global Designer. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 3, 4, 5 and 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Portfolio | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Groupwork: | Individual | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 35% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |