IDN2811 Emerging technologies for designers
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
IDN2811 Emerging technologies for designers is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2023 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2025 entry.
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Requisites
Before IDN2811
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After IDN2811
No unit lists IDN2811 as a prerequisite in the 2023 handbook.
Overview
This unit covers the fundamentals of mechanics as applied to consumer products including loads and forces in structures both solid and dynamic. The unit also includes the fundamentals of electronics in product design such as circuit analysis, electrical and magnetic fields, passive and active devices, voltage levels and frequency ranges, safety and regulations as used in a variety of consumer products.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Project 115%
- Project 215%
- Project 360%
- Test10%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate an understanding of how electronics and mechanical systems can be used creatively in contemporary design;
- 2
Demonstrate a fundamental working knowledge of electricity and mechanics;
- 3
Apply electronic and mechanical principles in design projects.
Workload and teaching
- Studio activities36 hours
12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Jacquie Johnstone
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Nyein Aung
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for IDN2811?
None, but you must take OHS1000 before or alongside it.
When is IDN2811 offered?
In 2023, IDN2811 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.
Does IDN2811 have an exam?
No. IDN2811 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.