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 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs (DGN4500 and MDC4501); or (MDC4550, MDC4500 and DGN4500) and unlocks 6 units, leading on to 9 units in all.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MDC4502
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After MDC4502
6 units list MDC4502 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in the Master of Design (F6002).
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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Project50%
- Project50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate understanding of the core elements and principles of design, including the technical processes involved in contemporary design production;
- 2
Apply design principles and skills to create and manipulate images, shapes, and forms, and apply advanced production methods to solve design problems;
- 3
Integrate research with advanced skills and technologies to create solutions for contemporary design challenges;
- 4
Demonstrate an understanding of the social, cultural, and ethical impact of design on diverse stakeholders;
- 5
Demonstrate the role of design practice in ethically addressing a range of complex societal challenges;
- 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 (DGN4500 and MDC4501); or (MDC4550, MDC4500 and DGN4500) 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 6 units, including DGN5204, MDC5210, MDC5220, MDC5240, PPR5500 and TAD5500. Those lead on to 9 units in all.
When is MDC4502 offered?
In 2026, MDC4502 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
Does MDC4502 have an exam?
No. MDC4502 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.