UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

TDN3002 Design strategy and professional practice

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

TDN3002 Design strategy and professional practice is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Caulfield and Prato. It needs CDS2001, COL2001, IDN2001 or SDN2001.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2027
Semester 2
Caulfield, Prato
Assessment
No exam
2 tasks

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Requisites

After TDN3002

No unit lists TDN3002 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.

Enrolment rules

This unit includes a Semester 2 offering in Prato (Italy) to be taken in conjunction with DGN3000. For information about dates and the application process, please see the MGCI (Monash Global Campus Intensives) webpage.

Overview

This unit fosters significant learning by challenging you to critically examine the evolving landscape of design and collaborate across disciplines to address complex issues through innovative and responsible design solutions. You will integrate foundational knowledge, apply emerging practices, and reflect on their learning journey, ultimately developing a commitment to ethical and sustainable design that considers human and environmental impact.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterCaulfieldOn campus
Second semesterPratoOn campus

Assessment

  • ReportProject
    50%
  • Project
    50%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    Define and describe traditional design approaches. Recognise and explain how these approaches can contribute to social inequities;

  2. 2

    Apply different frameworks (e.g., circular economy, human-centered design, decolonial design) to assess the social and environmental responsibility of new design methods. Compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of each framework;

  3. 3

    Synthesise knowledge from various ethical, sustainable, and inclusive design frameworks to develop a comprehensive understanding of responsible design;

  4. 4

    Collaborate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and disciplines. Consider and integrate diverse perspectives and design approaches into collaborative projects;

  5. 5

    Demonstrate a commitment to ethical and inclusive design practices by challenging established norms and advocating for social justice through design solutions;

  6. 6

    Engage in ongoing self-reflection and critique of personal design practice. Document and analyse the evolution of your understanding of responsible design and its influence on your professional choices.

Workload and teaching

  • Tutorials24 hours
  • Lectures12 hours
  • Teaching approachProblem-based learning
  • Teaching approachRole play
  • Teaching approachActive learning

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

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Mr Dion Tuckwell
Unit Coordinators
Mr Dion Tuckwell

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for TDN3002?

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

When is TDN3002 offered?

In 2027, TDN3002 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield and Prato.

Does TDN3002 have an exam?

No. TDN3002 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
3
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
Available