UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

CDS3002 Communication design studio 5

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

CDS3002 Communication design studio 5 is a level 3, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs DGN3000 or CDS3001 and unlocks 1 unit.

Credit points
12
Offered in 2026
Semester 2
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
2 tasks

This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before CDS3002

After CDS3002

1 unit list CDS3002 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Enrolment rules

You must be enrolled in a Bachelor of Design (F2010) or a Design double degree.

Overview

Synthesising with prior learning, this advanced-level unit hones your craft and technical expertise as well as conceptual thinking, and emphasises preparation for professional practice. You will frame and execute self-driven complex projects grounded in the critical explorations of systems affected by social, political, economic, environmental, and/or ethical contexts. Similar to CDS3001, you are required to select a design specialisation. You may choose to deepen your abilities by carrying forward the same specialisation chosen in CDS3001 or broaden your skills by selecting a different area of study. Through critical engagement, you will strengthen your professional identity and commit to responsible design practices that reflect community and environmental values. You will gain a sense of confidence and professional identity and develop adaptable learning strategies supporting ongoing growth and the ability to respond with fluidity within a dynamic field. In short, in this unit, you are expected to demonstrate an advanced application of your chosen specialisation and an understanding of the broader design ecosystem and your place in it.

Offerings in 2026

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • Project 1Project
    50%
  • Project 2Project
    50%

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. 1

    Comprehensively describe the role and responsibility of communication design and design practitioners in the broader social environment;

  2. 2

    Research and solve complex design problems using appropriate methodologies that showcase high-level competency in your specialisation, research capability, critical thinking, and robust knowledge of appropriate production methods and traditional and emerging design tools and technologies;

  3. 3

    Integrate diverse personal, professional, and interdisciplinary insights into design solutions that reflect a well-defined professional identity and a commitment to broader cultural and environmental values;

  4. 4

    Interact and engage collaboratively and empathetically with diverse individuals, groups, and perspectives to plan and create meaningful real-world solutions and develop a deep personal critical practice that contributes to or challenges cultural, social, and environmental narratives;

  5. 5

    Express awareness and responsibility for the broader impact of design and design decisions (locally and globally) and commit to an ethical, sustainable, and socially responsible way of practicing design;

  6. 6

    Self-assess and monitor personal successes and growth by engaging in self-reflective practices that critically evaluate design and continuously explore and integrate emerging trends and tools, demonstrating resilience and fostering lifelong professional growth and adaptability.

Workload and teaching

  • Studio activities72 hours
  • Teaching approachCase-based teaching
  • Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
  • Teaching approachActive learning
  • Teaching approachResearch activities

24 hours per week including 6 contact hours plus 18 hours of independent study.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Myra Thiessen
Chief Examiners
Dr Myra Thiessen

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for CDS3002?

You need DGN3000 or CDS3001 before you enrol; and OHS1000 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.

What can I take after CDS3002?

CDS3002 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ADA3012.

When is CDS3002 offered?

In 2026, CDS3002 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.

Does CDS3002 have an exam?

No. CDS3002 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
12
Level
3
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational unit
Department of Design
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.250
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Available