COL2001 Collaborative design studio 3
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
COL2001 Collaborative design studio 3 is a level 2, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It needs (DGN1000 or COL1001) and (COL1002, CDS1002, IDN1002 or SDN1002) and unlocks 7 units, leading on to 11 units in all.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
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Requisites
Before COL2001
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After COL2001
7 units list COL2001 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
- ADA3012Transdisciplinary studiesNo reviews yetCoreq
- CDS3001Communication design studio 4No reviews yet
- COL3001Collaborative design studio 4No reviews yet
- DGN3000Global design studioNo reviews yet
- IDN3001Industrial design studio 4No reviews yet
- SDN3001Spatial design studio 4No reviews yet
- TDN3002Design strategy and professional practiceNo reviews yet
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Design (F2010) or a Design double degree.
Overview
Collaborative Design 3 builds upon the foundational skills developed in earlier units, challenging you to apply collaborative design methodologies through an inquiry-based approach. You will explore real-world and speculative challenges, examining how systems such as education, food production, and finance influence individuals and communities. Projects will require a mix of individual and collaborative work, as you co-design products, services, or experiences that respond to these system-level issues. In addition to expanding your technical skills using traditional and emerging technologies, you will engage in critical reflection on how multiple perspectives inform the design process. The design outcomes you produce will aim to generate understanding and promote discourse around the complexities of societal challenges.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Project 1Project50%
- Project 2Project50%
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
Explore how collaboration and design, combined with systems thinking, can address real-world and speculative challenges;
- 2
Apply intermediate collaborative design methods to co-create products, services, or experiences in both individual and team-based projects;
- 3
Synthesise diverse perspectives and research insights to develop design outcomes that promote understanding and discourse;
- 4
Advance design practice from surface-level problem-solving to deep, systemic engagement by integrating diverse perspectives and human experiences;
- 5
Demonstrate social responsibility by addressing system-level challenges using responsible and sustainable design principles and practices;
- 6
Build resilience and adaptability through iterative design processes, refining your approach in response to feedback.
Workload and teaching
- Studio activities72 hours
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
24 hours per week including 6 contact hours plus 18 hours of independent study.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Gene Bawden
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Gene Bawden
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for COL2001?
You need (DGN1000 or COL1001) and (COL1002, CDS1002, IDN1002 or SDN1002) before you enrol; and OHS1000 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after COL2001?
COL2001 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 7 units, including ADA3012, CDS3001, COL3001, DGN3000, IDN3001 and SDN3001. Those lead on to 11 units in all.
When is COL2001 offered?
In 2027, COL2001 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.
Does COL2001 have an exam?
No. COL2001 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.