UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

MDC5240 Design research studio 3

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

MDC5240 Design research studio 3 is a level 5, 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 MDC4110, MDC4120 or MDC4502 and unlocks 2 units.

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

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

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Requisites

Enrolment rules

You must be enrolled in the Master of Design (F6002).

Overview

In this unit, you will explore advanced design concepts and collaborate to address real-world design challenges. Through hands-on projects, you will apply design research methods, work effectively in teams, and develop innovative solutions. The unit focuses on helping you understand the social, cultural, and ethical impact of design. You will build skills in critically evaluating your work and be encouraged to engage with topics aligned to the research focus of the Department of Design.

Offerings in 2025

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus
Second semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • Single Project/FolioProject
    100%

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    Engage with advanced design concepts to effectively contribute in the collaborative interventions that address issues in contemporary design research and practice;

  2. 2

    Apply collaborative design skills to produce innovative solutions to complex design challenges;

  3. 3

    Integrate comprehensive design and research strategies to address contemporary design challenges;

  4. 4

    Work collaboratively to articulate the design production to an advanced level with consideration of the social, cultural and ethical impact of design on diverse stakeholders;

  5. 5

    Analyse and contextualise the role of design research in ethically and sustainably addressing a range of complex societal challenges;

  6. 6

    Demonstrate an ability to communicate and defend your design approach, methodologies and solutions.

Workload and teaching

  • Studio activities72 hours

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

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Mr Jeffrey Janet
Unit Coordinators
Mr Dave Trickey

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for MDC5240?

You need MDC4110, MDC4120 or MDC4502 before you enrol; and OHS1000 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.

What can I take after MDC5240?

MDC5240 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including MDC5340 and TAD5500.

When is MDC5240 offered?

In 2025, MDC5240 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.

Does MDC5240 have an exam?

No. MDC5240 has 1 assessment task and no exam.

More details

Credit points
12
Level
5
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