UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

DGN2033 Material explorations

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

DGN2033 Material explorations is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2026
Semester 1, Semester 2
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
2 tasks

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

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Requisites

Before DGN2033

Corequisites

Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.

Prohibitions

You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.

After DGN2033

No unit lists DGN2033 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.

Overview

This unit develops your hands-on making skills and knowledge for the effective and intelligent use of materials and processes. It provides you with a chance to engage in different thematic investigations around traditional, contemporary, emerging and/or experimental materials and their related processes.

You will be able to develop a unique perspective to your creative practice through experimental and cross-disciplinary approaches, alongside a mix of skill-based instructions and project-based learning.

Project outcomes will take the form of both hand-made and machine-assisted artefacts of varying scales and applications.

Offerings in 2026

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus
Second semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • Project 1Project
    40%
  • Project 2Project
    60%

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

    Demonstrate understanding of materials and processes related to the specific thematic focus;

  2. 2

    Apply a range of techniques and processes, including emerging technologies to develop your making skills through iterative experimentation;

  3. 3

    Integrate and communicate different perspectives, concepts and methodologies of your material making practice;

  4. 4

    Collaborate with others, reflecting on how shared decision-making shapes design processes, outcomes and ethical growth;

  5. 5

    Reflect on the broader impact of your making design practice across human and non-human contexts, considering ethics, equity and sustainability implications;

  6. 6

    Engage in reflective practice to evaluate personal learning progress, by critically responding to feedback, collaborating with others, identifying strategies for continued skill development and self-directed learning in design practice.

Workload and teaching

  • Studio activities36 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning
  • Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning

12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study.

Where it fits

DGN2033 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Danica Karaicic
Dr Gyungju Chyon
Chief Examiners
Dr Gyungju Chyon

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for DGN2033?

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

When is DGN2033 offered?

In 2026, DGN2033 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.

Does DGN2033 have an exam?

No. DGN2033 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.

Which majors and minors include DGN2033?

DGN2033 is part of Design.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
2
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational unit
Department of Design
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Available
Handbook years
20262027