MDC4500 Design fundamentals studio
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
MDC4500 Design fundamentals studio is a level 4, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 3 units, leading on to 14 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2024 entry.
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Requisites
Before MDC4500
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
- MDC4001Design project (part 1)
After MDC4500
3 units list MDC4500 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Overview
The Design fundamentals studio is specifically created to enable non-cognate students within the Master of Design to understand and practice the concepts, theories and skills expected of design enquiry and intervention to solve problems. You will undertake a series of exercises concerned with the processes that underpin the composition and assembling of the elements of form, shape and narrative in response to visual, object, spatial and temporal investigation and problem solving. The acquired skills and knowledge will enable you to approach advanced design challenges with confidence.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | Block on |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Caulfield | Flexible |
| Second semester | Caulfield | Block on |
Assessment
- Design Fundamentals through Object Selection10%
- Symbol Design20%
- Found Type Exploration through Photography20%
- Type Inspiration Poster20%
- Packaging Design - Precious/Emotion/Branding Identity30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Recognise, analyse and apply the elements and principles of design;
- 2
Understand the nature of the design process and apply methodical steps in response to design problems;
- 3
Understand two and three dimensional spatial relationships in nature, built forms and visual systems;
- 4
Understand the multidisciplinary nature of many design activities;
- 5
Develop the capability to communicate design outcomes, concepts and solutions by a variety of media;
- 6
Appreciate the relationship between design and other disciplines that interface with design;
- 7
Observe and employ occupational health and safety appropriate to studio practice.
Workload and teaching
- Studio activities36 hours
- Studio activities36 hours
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
12 hours per week including 3 contact hours and 9 hours of independent study.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Janet Mills
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Jeffrey Janet
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MDC4500?
None, but you must take ADA4500 and MDC4550 before or alongside it.
What can I take after MDC4500?
MDC4500 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including MDC4110, MDC4120 and MDC4550. Those lead on to 14 units in all.
When is MDC4500 offered?
In 2020, MDC4500 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
Does MDC4500 have an exam?
No. MDC4500 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.