MDC5100 Major design project
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
MDC5100 Major design project is a level 5, 24-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Suzhou (SEU). It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 24
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Suzhou (SEU)
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
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Requisites
Before MDC5100
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After MDC5100
No unit lists MDC5100 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in the Master of Industrial Design (F6005), the double award Masters program with Southeast University, China.
Overview
This unit represents the final stage of a multi-part design project and you are expected to continue with the work initiated in Design project (part one). Defined designs are expected to be detailed resulting in an assessable design outcome. Regular group and individual critiques will be undertaken as the project develops. Both your intentions and the results of your work are debated in group discussions and critical sessions. You will be expected to demonstrate a strong capability to detail design issues. This unit is only available to students enrolled in the double award Master of Industrial Design with Southeast University, China.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester (extended) | Suzhou (SEU) | Block on |
Assessment
- PortfolioProject100%
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
Independently select and apply relevant design methodology/process to resolve and detail your design project;
- 2
Debate and/or defend your outcomes in an informed critical appraisal; demonstrating a high level understanding and analysis of complex theories, concepts, and design strategies;
- 3
Demonstrate an extensive understanding of your design discipline and its professional practices, including business strategies and ethical standards, within the scope of your investigation;
- 4
Lead, manage, plan and implement complex design projects within your selected field.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachOnline learning
Block mode: 96 studio hours plus 384 hours independent study. On campus: 16 studio hours plus 32 hours of independent study per week or equivalent.
Learning resources
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Mr Ian Wong
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Ian Wong
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MDC5100?
None, but you must take OHS1000 before or alongside it.
When is MDC5100 offered?
In 2027, MDC5100 runs in Semester 2 at Suzhou (SEU).
Does MDC5100 have an exam?
No. MDC5100 has 1 assessment task and no exam.