SDN2505 Exhibition design
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
SDN2505 Exhibition design is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2025 entry.
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Requisites
Before SDN2505
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After SDN2505
No unit lists SDN2505 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite - COL1001 or 48 credit points of study in the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Overview
In this unit you will be introduced to exhibition design using a project-based approach. The emphasis will be on spatial design, with consideration of other aspects of exhibition design. The unit is organised in two phases: an introductory stage surveys a range of approaches to exhibition design, which leads into the design of small-scale exhibition.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Interim presentation30%
- Exhibition design proposal50%
- Exhibition design report20%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explore and discuss key approaches to exhibition design;
- 2
Analyse and evaluate exhibition design strategies and their relevance to spatial design;
- 3
Apply a range of representation strategies and techniques to the development and communication of an exhibition design scheme;
- 4
Develop an exhibition design proposal in response to a project brief;
- 5
Understand and apply the rules of occupational health and safety appropriate to the discipline practice.
Workload and teaching
- Studio activities36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study, or equivalent.
This unit uses a student-centred, active learning approach that aims to support the students' understanding of exhibition design concepts and processes and apply these to produce a small design proposal. This unit is delivered as a working and learning session, with staff and students working closely together.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Chris Cottrell
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for SDN2505?
SDN2505 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is SDN2505 offered?
In 2020, SDN2505 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.
Does SDN2505 have an exam?
No. SDN2505 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.