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 2025 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs SDN2001, IDN2001, COL2001 or CDS2001.

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

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

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Requisites

After SDN3002

No unit lists SDN3002 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Prohibitions: IAR3118, IAR3106, IAR3116, IAR2602

You must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Design (F2010) or a Design double degree.

Overview

In this final studio unit, you will develop speculative designs that reimagine the spaces we inhabit in the future. Building on skills developed in previous studios, you will develop your own design speculation in response to one of the focused studio themes.

Your project will require you to demonstrate advanced research skills as you engage with complex issues around changing environmental, societal, and cultural landscapes in relation to spatial practice. You will develop your own methods of initiating, managing, developing, documenting and communicating your project.

Offerings in 2025

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • FolioProject
    100%

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    Demonstrate an understanding of the potential role of a spatial designer, and build your own design practice;

  2. 2

    Initiate your own project, build design briefs, and document the resolution of competing needs during the development of a design proposal with increasing independence;

  3. 3

    Investigate and critique complex issues related to spatial design, synthesising your research into a design proposal and acting on feedback to refine and strengthen your solution;

  4. 4

    Contribute meaningfully to your learning community by collaborating with peers, experts, and stakeholders to address real-world challenges, demonstrating your understanding of the spatial designer's role and effectively communicating project outcomes to diverse audiences;

  5. 5

    Articulate advanced conceptual ideas that engage with justice, resilience, and equity, demonstrating the ability to address complex challenges within spatial design practice;

  6. 6

    Develop advanced methods for initiating, managing, documenting, refining, and communicating a design project, adapting strategies to support the design process, while engaging in self-reflection to address challenges and promote personal growth within your practice.

Workload and teaching

  • Studio activities72 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning

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

This unit uses a student-centred, active learning approach that aims to support the students' design and critical thinking skills. You will develop your 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
Dr Gyungju Chyon
Chief Examiners
Dr Gyungju Chyon

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for SDN3002?

You need SDN2001, IDN2001, COL2001 or CDS2001 before you enrol; and OHS1000 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.

When is SDN3002 offered?

In 2025, SDN3002 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.

Does SDN3002 have an exam?

No. SDN3002 has 1 assessment task 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
Available