UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

TAD2214 Critical issues in design

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

TAD2214 Critical issues in design is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2020
Semester 1
Caulfield

The 2027 handbook has no page for TAD2214. This is its 2020 entry, the latest one.

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Requisites

Before TAD2214

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After TAD2214

1 unit list TAD2214 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Enrolment rules

Prerequisites: TAD1101 or TAD1203

Overview

This unit investigates the visual and theoretical languages of design in relation to a number of key critical issues. It focuses on issues including the engagement of works of design with society, consumerism, gender, politics, and the environment. The role of the designer in responding to aesthetic and social challenges is also considered. You will continue to develop a range of approaches to understanding works of design and related issues while also refining the broader critical and analytical skills necessary to your disciplines.

Offerings in 2020

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    Recognise key works of design and their relationship to critical issues;

  2. 2

    Demonstrate an understanding of the influence and impact of physical, social and cultural concerns on the role of the designer and the design product;

  3. 3

    Demonstrate critical and analytical skills in the interpretation and appreciation of works of design;

  4. 4

    Articulate evaluative responses as to the significance of ideological and cultural forces on the work of design;

  5. 5

    Appreciate and critique multiple perspectives for the interpretation of design;

  6. 6

    Understand and be able to apply the rules of occupational health and safety appropriate to the unit of study.

Workload and teaching

12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study.

Where it fits

TAD2214 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Jess Berry
Unit Coordinators
Juliana Luna Mora

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for TAD2214?

TAD2214 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

What can I take after TAD2214?

TAD2214 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including TAD3214.

When is TAD2214 offered?

In 2020, TAD2214 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.

Which majors and minors include TAD2214?

TAD2214 is part of Digital Humanities.

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 1
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
2020