COL3001 Collaborative design studio 4
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
COL3001 Collaborative design studio 4 is a level 3, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs COL2001, CDS2001, IDN2001 or SDN2001 and unlocks 3 units, leading on to 6 units in all.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
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Requisites
Before COL3001
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After COL3001
3 units list COL3001 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Design (F2010) or a Design double degree.
Overview
Through a thematic line of inquiry, you will respond to complex societal, cultural, environmental, technological, and economic challenges, exploring how systems shape individuals and communities. You will engage in collaborative projects that involve partnerships with stakeholders, co-developing design propositions that aim to create real-world impact. The unit emphasises leadership in collaborative design, requiring you to facilitate team dynamics, guide inquiry-based learning activities, and take on greater responsibility in planning and executing design outcomes. As you refine your design practice, you will experiment with advanced methods, tools and techniques, expanding your ability to generate meaningful and responsive outcomes. By critically engaging with these issues and collaborating with peers, communities, and project partners, you will develop a nuanced understanding of how design can contribute to sustainable and equitable futures.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second 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
Facilitate collaborative design projects, applying advanced methods to ensure productive group dynamics and effective outcomes;
- 2
Develop and implement advanced co-design tools and methods to tackle complex design challenges in both real-world and speculative contexts;
- 3
Integrate stakeholder perspectives and feedback to create professional design outcomes that address systemic issues;
- 4
Deepen your design practice by critically examining your role in collaborative projects, exploring how facilitation, leadership, and integration of diverse perspectives can influence systemic outcomes;
- 5
Apply ethical decision-making in all stages of design, considering social, cultural, and environmental implications;
- 6
Demonstrate resilience and adaptability in iterative design processes, responding to feedback, and proactively attending to collaborative challenges.
Workload and teaching
- Studio activities72 hours
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
24 hours per week including 6 contact hours plus 18 hours of independent study, or equivalent.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Wendy Ellerton
- Professor Gene Bawden
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Gene Bawden
- Ms Wendy Ellerton
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for COL3001?
You need COL2001, CDS2001, IDN2001 or SDN2001 before you enrol; and OHS1000 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after COL3001?
COL3001 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including ADA3012, COL3002 and DGN3000. Those lead on to 6 units in all.
When is COL3001 offered?
In 2027, COL3001 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
Does COL3001 have an exam?
No. COL3001 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.