UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

COL1002 Collaborative design studio 2

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

COL1002 Collaborative design studio 2 is a level 1, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs DGN1000 or COL1001 and unlocks 5 units, leading on to 17 units in all.

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

Overview

Collaborative Design 2 introduces you to design as a way of exploring real-world and speculative challenges across social, cultural, environmental, technological, and economic dimensions. Through a thematic line of inquiry, you will engage with projects that address global challenges, focusing on learning and practising collaborative design methods to investigate complex issues such as inequality, sustainability, and access to resources. Guided workshops will help you build technical skills in digital production, including print, laser cutting, and 3D printing, as you bring your design ideas to life. Throughout the unit, you will refine your ability to communicate effectively, drawing on peer learning, lived experiences, and professional insights to better understand diverse perspectives. By reflecting on the collaborative process, you will develop insights that inform your future design interactions and understand how design influences both individual and collective growth.

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

    Understand foundational design elements, principles, and practices, and how they contribute to effective communication, functionality, and positive impact;

  2. 2

    Apply introductory collaborative design methods through peer learning and hands-on experimentation in digital production techniques;

  3. 3

    Combine peer feedback, lived experiences, and foundational professional insights to develop design outcomes that address global challenges;

  4. 4

    Use basic practice and research to build a solid foundation for making informed design decisions, evidencing contextual and technical understanding;

  5. 5

    Show a commitment to ethical, inclusive, and sustainable design practices, considering the needs of communities and ecosystems;

  6. 6

    Develop curiosity and adaptability through inquiry-based learning, reflecting on foundational feedback to enhance your design practice.

Workload and teaching

  • Studio activities72 hours
  • Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning

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

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Ms Wendy Ellerton
Chief Examiners
Ms Wendy Ellerton

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for COL1002?

You need DGN1000 or COL1001 before you enrol; and OHS1000 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.

What can I take after COL1002?

COL1002 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 5 units, including CDS2001, COL2001, DGN2211, IDN2001 and SDN2001. Those lead on to 17 units in all.

When is COL1002 offered?

In 2026, COL1002 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.

Does COL1002 have an exam?

No. COL1002 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
12
Level
1
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
Not available
Handbook years
2024202520262027