UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

DGN1001 Design studio 1

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

DGN1001 Design studio 1 is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 6 units, leading on to 17 units in all.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2020
Semester 1
Caulfield

The 2027 handbook has no page for DGN1001. This is its 2020 entry, the latest one.

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Requisites

Overview

This unit explores the nature of design by introducing the characteristics of space, objects or images as appropriate, as part of a designer's repertoire of knowledge and understanding. Basic design studies provide the framework for the development of a language of design. The understanding of the role of the designer for the enhancement of the human experience is developed by observation, critical enquiry, interpretation, communication and the creation of visual forms. Design is presented as a creative, analytical and synthesising process with social, cultural and artistic implications.

Offerings in 2020

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Recognise, analyse and apply the elements and principles of design;

  2. 2

    Understand the nature of the design process and apply methodical steps in your own projects;

  3. 3

    Demonstrate the ability to undertake basic analysis and respond to a straight-forward brief;

  4. 4

    Understand the multidisciplinary nature of many design activities;

  5. 5

    Understand selected colour theories;

  6. 6

    Develop capabilities to communicate research outcomes, design concepts and solutions;

  7. 7

    Appreciate the relationship between design, industry and art;

  8. 8

    Observe and employ occupational health and safety appropriate to studio practice.

Workload and teaching

12 hours per week including 4 contact hours plus 8 hours of independent study.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Ms Jess Kerss
Chief Examiners
Associate Professor Gene Bawden

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for DGN1001?

None, but you must take OHS1000 before or alongside it.

What can I take after DGN1001?

DGN1001 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 6 units, including IAR1114, IDE1502, IDE1802, IDE2701, PRM2401 and SDN1002. Those lead on to 17 units in all.

When is DGN1001 offered?

In 2020, DGN1001 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
1
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational unit
Department of Design
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 1
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
2020