UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

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 2024 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2024
Semester 2
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
3 tasks

This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2025 entry.

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Requisites

Before IDN2811

Corequisites

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

Prohibitions

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

After IDN2811

No unit lists IDN2811 as a prerequisite in the 2024 handbook.

Overview

This unit offers you an opportunity to delve into the creation of electromechanical prototypes. You will engage with design briefs that encourage you to address real-world human factors and design challenges. You will have the opportunity to explore the use of electronics, mechanical elements, and microcontroller-based control systems in your designs and you will augment your work with the exploration of emerging technologies that are shaping the landscape of design.

Offerings in 2024

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • Project 1
    20%
  • Project 2
    30%
  • Project 3
    50%

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    Demonstrate foundational knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles relevant to design projects;

  2. 2

    Investigate and evaluate emerging technologies and their impact on the design landscape;

  3. 3

    Creatively apply human-centred design principles to integrate electronics and mechanical systems in solving contemporary design challenges;

  4. 4

    Design and construct prototypes that effectively integrate electronic and mechanical concepts.

Workload and teaching

  • Studio activities36 hours

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

Where it fits

IDN2811 is part of 1 area of study in the 2024 handbook.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Jacquie Johnstone
Chief Examiners
Richard Morfuni

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for IDN2811?

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

When is IDN2811 offered?

In 2024, IDN2811 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.

Does IDN2811 have an exam?

No. IDN2811 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.

Which majors and minors include IDN2811?

IDN2811 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
202320242025