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 2024 in Summer A and Semester 1 at Caulfield and Prato. It needs TDN1002 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Summer A, Semester 1
- Caulfield, Prato
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before TDN2001
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
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 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Caulfield | Online blk |
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Trimester 2 | Prato | On campus |
Assessment
- Oral presentation20%
- Artefact analysis30%
- Research essay50%
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
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
12 hours per week including 2 contact hours and 1 hour online lecture plus 9 hours of independent study.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Jess Berry
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Jess Berry
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for TDN2001?
You need TDN1002 before you enrol; and OHS1000 before or alongside it.
What can I take after TDN2001?
TDN2001 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including TDN3001.
When is TDN2001 offered?
In 2024, 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.