UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

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 2021 in Summer A and Semester 1 at Caulfield and Prato. It needs TDN1002 and unlocks 1 unit.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2021
Summer A, Semester 1
Caulfield, Prato
Assessment
No exam
3 tasks

This is the 2021 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 2021

Teaching periodCampusMode
Summer semester ACaulfieldOn campus
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus
Trimester 2PratoBlock off

Assessment

  • Oral presentation
    20%
  • Artefact analysis
    30%
  • Research essay
    50%

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    Understand and discuss key sociological, anthropological and critical theories of objects, spaces, experiences and images;

  2. 2

    Critically discuss the systems of production, consumption and exchange that impact upon design;

  3. 3

    Analyse works of design from a particular theoretical perspective, using the correct terminology and appropriate analytic emphasis;

  4. 4

    Present critical arguments in an informed and articulate manner, whether spoken or written;

  5. 5

    Relate and apply theoretical content to your own practice.

Workload and teaching

  • Tutorials24 hours
  • Lectures12 hours

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

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Jess Berry
Chief Examiners
Dr Jess Berry

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for TDN2001?

You need TDN1002 before you enrol.

What can I take after TDN2001?

TDN2001 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including TDN3001.

When is TDN2001 offered?

In 2021, TDN2001 runs in Summer A and Semester 1 at Caulfield and Prato.

Does TDN2001 have an exam?

No. TDN2001 has 3 assessment tasks 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
Not available