TDN2001 Sociologies of design
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
TDN2001 Sociologies of design is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2020 in Summer A and Semester 1 at Caulfield. It needs TDN1002 and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 2 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Summer A, Semester 1
- Caulfield
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before TDN2001
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After TDN2001
1 unit list TDN2001 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit introduces you to a range of sociological, anthropological and critical theories as applied to the production, consumption and exchange of designed objects, spaces, experiences and images. You will develop your ability to analyse works of design from a range of theoretical perspectives and apply this knowledge to your own disciplinary contexts and practices.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Caulfield | Flexible |
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| November teaching period | Caulfield | Flexible |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Understand and discuss key sociological, anthropological and critical theories of objects, spaces, experiences and images;
- 2
Critically discuss the systems of production, consumption and exchange that impact upon design;
- 3
Analyse works of design from a particular theoretical perspective, using the correct terminology and appropriate analytic emphasis;
- 4
Present critical arguments in an informed and articulate manner, whether spoken or written;
- 5
Relate and apply theoretical content to your own practice.
Workload and teaching
12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Juliana Luna Mora
- Dr Jess Berry
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Dion Tuckwell
- Dr Jess Berry