UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

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 2024 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs COL1001 or DGN1000.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2024
Semester 2
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
1 task

This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2025 entry.

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Requisites

Before SDN2505

Corequisites

Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.

After SDN2505

No unit lists SDN2505 as a prerequisite in the 2024 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Prerequisite, or you must have completed at least 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 2024

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • Single project
    100%

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    Explore and discuss key approaches to exhibition design;

  2. 2

    Analyse and evaluate exhibition design strategies and their relevance to spatial design;

  3. 3

    Apply a range of representation strategies and techniques to the development and communication of an exhibition design scheme;

  4. 4

    Develop an exhibition design proposal in response to a project brief.

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

Chief Examiners
Danica Karaicic
Unit Coordinators
Danica Karaicic

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for SDN2505?

You need COL1001 or DGN1000 before you enrol; and OHS1000 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.

When is SDN2505 offered?

In 2024, SDN2505 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.

Does SDN2505 have an exam?

No. SDN2505 has 1 assessment task and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
2
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational unit
Department of Design
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Available
Handbook years
202020212022202320242025