UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

SDN3002 Spatial design studio 5

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

SDN3002 Spatial design studio 5 is a level 3, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs OHS1000 and (IAR3117 or SDN3001).

Credit points
12
Offered in 2020
Semester 2
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
2 tasks

This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

After SDN3002

No unit lists SDN3002 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Prohibition: IAR3118, IAR3106, IAR3116, IAR2602

Overview

This unit builds on skills developed in previous studios and applies these to a range of focused projects that extend and explore transformational practices in spatial design and interior architecture. In this studio successful project outcomes will be of a high intermediate level of complexity. They will provide an opportunity to integrate learning across the course with the development of responsive design practices. A number of focused studio projects will be offered.

Offerings in 2020

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • In-semester assessment
    80%
  • Project journal
    20%

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    Respond creatively to complex design briefs;

  2. 2

    Investigate relevant concepts and precedents in design discourse and incorporate these in to design proposals;

  3. 3

    Understand the role of key built environment professionals and apply the conventions for the production of construction documentation;

  4. 4

    Demonstrate the resolution of competing needs during the development of a design proposal with increasing awareness and independence;

  5. 5

    Explore and communicate design schemes through appropriate modes of representation;

  6. 6

    Understand and apply the rules of occupational health and safety appropriate to the discipline practice.

Workload and teaching

  • Studio activities96 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning

24 hours per week including 8 studio hours plus 16 hours of independent study.

This unit uses a student-centred, active learning approach that aims to support the students' design and critical thinking skills. Students will develop their own design projects with the support of a range of practical activities to learn and demonstrate application of methods. This studio is delivered as a working and learning session, with staff and students working closely together.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Associate Professor Nicole Kalms
Chief Examiners
Associate Professor Nicole Kalms

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for SDN3002?

You need OHS1000 and (IAR3117 or SDN3001) before you enrol; and PPR3102 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.

When is SDN3002 offered?

In 2020, SDN3002 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.

Does SDN3002 have an exam?

No. SDN3002 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
12
Level
3
Study level
Undergraduate
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