UnitLevel 4Postgraduate

MDC4502 Advanced design studio 2

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

MDC4502 Advanced design studio 2 is a level 4, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2025 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs (MDC4501 and DGN4500); or (DGN4500, MDC4550 and MDC4500) and unlocks 5 units, leading on to 8 units in all.

Credit points
12
Offered in 2025
Semester 1, Semester 2
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
2 tasks

This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Overview

This unit expands your knowledge and skills by focusing on advanced principles and methodologies for designing innovative interactions and multimedia experiences. You will explore how design engages with technology and media across various contexts. Through hands-on projects, you will experiment with advanced tools, data gathering, and production methods to solve complex design challenges, preparing you for professional practice and real-world design applications.

Offerings in 2025

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus
Second semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • Project
    50%
  • Project
    50%

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    Demonstrate understanding of the core elements and principles of design, including the technical processes involved in contemporary design production;

  2. 2

    Apply design principles and skills to create and manipulate images, shapes, and forms, and apply advanced production methods to solve design problems;

  3. 3

    Integrate research with advanced skills and technologies to create solutions for contemporary design challenges;

  4. 4

    Demonstrate an understanding of the social, cultural, and ethical impact of design on diverse stakeholders;

  5. 5

    Demonstrate the role of design practice in ethically addressing a range of complex societal challenges;

  6. 6

    Develop advanced strategies for on-going self-directed learning and continuous improvement in design skills.

Workload and teaching

  • Studio activities72 hours

24 hours per week including 6 contact hours plus 18 hours of independent study.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Mr Giosue Prochilo
Ji Yoon Lee
Chief Examiners
Dr Indae Hwang

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for MDC4502?

You need (MDC4501 and DGN4500); or (DGN4500, MDC4550 and MDC4500) before you enrol; and OHS1000 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.

What can I take after MDC4502?

MDC4502 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 5 units, including DGN5204, MDC5210, MDC5220, MDC5240 and TAD5500. Those lead on to 8 units in all.

When is MDC4502 offered?

In 2025, MDC4502 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.

Does MDC4502 have an exam?

No. MDC4502 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
12
Level
4
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational unit
Department of Design
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.250
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
202520262027