Interdisciplinary studies 1

This interdisciplinary studies unit will engage with complex contemporary challenges via project-based activities and problem-based learning. You will apply knowledge, techniques and methodologies from your individual disciplines in collaboration with others' as you investigate a range of disciplinary perspectives and approaches relevant to the challenge at hand. Student cohorts may include any combination of art, design or architecture students as well as students from other disciplinary backgrounds. Developing the ability to critically and creatively engage with 'real world' problems through interdisciplinary approaches will be the core of learning in this unit. You will develop skills in communication, collaboration and innovation, as well as reflective approaches that will focus on developing a clearer understanding of the personal perspective and skills each contributor brings to a shared challenge. Final outcomes from the unit may include collaborative or individual submissions.