ADA3012 Transdisciplinary studies
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
ADA3012 Transdisciplinary studies is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Not offered
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ADA3012
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
- CDS3002Communication design studio 5No reviews yet
- IDN2001Industrial design studio 3No reviews yet
- SDN3001Spatial design studio 4No reviews yet
- ARC3001Architecture design studio 5No reviews yet
- FNA3111Studio practices 5No reviews yet
- DGN3000Global design studioNo reviews yet
- COL2001Collaborative design studio 3No reviews yet
- IDN3001Industrial design studio 4No reviews yet
- SDN3002Spatial design studio 5No reviews yet
- ARC3002Architecture design studio 6No reviews yet
- FNA3112Studio practices 6No reviews yet
- CDS2001Communication design studio 3No reviews yet
- COL3001Collaborative design studio 4No reviews yet
- IDN3002Industrial design studio 5No reviews yet
- ARC2001Architecture design studio 3No reviews yet
- FNA2211Studio practices 3No reviews yet
- CDS3001Communication design studio 4No reviews yet
- COL3002Collaborative design studio 5No reviews yet
- SDN2001Spatial design studio 3No reviews yet
- ARC2002Architecture design studio 4No reviews yet
- FNA2212Studio practices 4No reviews yet
After ADA3012
No unit lists ADA3012 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Overview
This project based unit explores the potentials for dialogue and synergies between multiple disciplinary knowledges and perspectives. The unit supports double degree students to combine their areas of study and apply them to address key contemporary issues. Working individually and in diverse teams, students will both consolidate and expand disciplinary perspectives while discovering the potentials of integrating transdisciplinary approaches.
Offerings in 2026
The 2026 handbook lists no offerings for ADA3012.
Assessment
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Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate an understanding of key contemporary issues within your discipline and how they intersect with other disciplines and perspectives;
- 2
Apply knowledge and methods from multiple disciplines to create innovative, context-sensitive solutions to contemporary challenges;
- 3
Synthesise insights from diverse disciplines to identify synergies and develop cohesive strategies for solving complex problems;
- 4
Collaborate effectively in diverse teams, recognising and valuing different disciplinary strengths and perspectives to achieve shared goals;
- 5
Commit to ethical and socially responsible practices by addressing contemporary issues with empathy and a focus on community well-being;
- 6
Reflect critically on the integration of transdisciplinary approaches and identify strategies for lifelong learning and professional growth.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ADA3012?
None, but you must take OHS1000 and (CDS3002, IDN2001, SDN3001, ARC3001, FNA3111, DGN3000, COL2001, IDN3001, SDN3002, ARC3002, FNA3112, CDS2001, COL3001, IDN3002, ARC2001, FNA2211, CDS3001, COL3002, SDN2001, ARC2002 or FNA2212) before or alongside it.
When is ADA3012 offered?
ADA3012 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
Does ADA3012 have an exam?
No. ADA3012 has 1 assessment task and no exam.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 3
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 2
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 20262027