FIT3146 Maker lab
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT3146 Maker lab is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2025 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs ENG1013, FIT1048, FIT1053, FIT1051, ENG1003 or FIT1045.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before FIT3146
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
- ENG1013Engineering smart systemsNo reviews yet
- FIT1048Fundamentals of C++No reviews yet
- FIT1053Introduction to programming (Advanced)No reviews yet
- FIT1051Programming fundamentals in javaNo reviews yet
- ENG1003Engineering mobile appsNo reviews yet
- FIT1045Introduction to programmingRated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review
After FIT3146
No unit lists FIT3146 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Plus 90 credit points of any units
Overview
This unit will enable you to create new artefacts which utilise developments in information technology. The unit will combine the theoretical and technical skills gained in other units into a problem solving context and allow the you to gain the skills needed to create solutions of problems using technology. You will learn valuable research and communication skills as they explore and create using a variety of technologies that support the making process. You will have the opportunity to explore new technologies and undertake the prototyping and refinement process in an environment that supports independent learning. You will have the opportunity to use technology to solve a problem which is of interest.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Assignment 1: Creation and Technology MatrixPortfolio50%
- Assignment 2: Prototype and ShowreelProject50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Methodically locate and use new technologies to solve a specific problem in a variety of contexts
- 2
Use a variety of techniques to learn new technologies at different levels of depth of understanding and be able to communicate this to others
- 3
Undertake an iterative prototyping process to create a viable solution for a user and be able to demonstrate and communicate the reasons for decisions in the creation of a working prototype
- 4
Reflect effectively on the making process and the value of trial and error
- 5
Be able to articulate how emerging technologies are used in different contexts including social good, HCI, creativity, and ethics
Workload and teaching
- Workshops36 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled teaching activities.
Learning resources
Technology resources
You will use equipment during the Maker Lab but they may need to purchase equipment to complete their assignments.
Where it fits
FIT3146 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2025 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Kirsten Ellis
- Unit Coordinators
- Jason Haasz
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT3146?
You need ENG1013, FIT1048, FIT1053, FIT1051, ENG1003 or FIT1045 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is FIT3146 offered?
In 2025, FIT3146 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is FIT3146?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT3146 have an exam?
No. FIT3146 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include FIT3146?
FIT3146 is part of Algorithms and software; Computational science; Human computer interaction; and Software engineering.