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 2026 in Semester 2 at Caulfield and Prato. It needs IDN2001, SDN2001, CDS2001 or COL2001.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Caulfield, Prato
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before TDN3002
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After TDN3002
No unit lists TDN3002 as a prerequisite in the 2026 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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Prato | On campus |
Assessment
- ReportProject50%
- Project50%
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
Define and describe traditional design approaches. Recognise and explain how these approaches can contribute to social inequities;
- 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
Synthesise knowledge from various ethical, sustainable, and inclusive design frameworks to develop a comprehensive understanding of responsible design;
- 4
Collaborate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and disciplines. Consider and integrate diverse perspectives and design approaches into collaborative projects;
- 5
Demonstrate a commitment to ethical and inclusive design practices by challenging established norms and advocating for social justice through design solutions;
- 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
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachRole play
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- 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 IDN2001, SDN2001, CDS2001 or COL2001 before you enrol; and OHS1000 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is TDN3002 offered?
In 2026, TDN3002 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield and Prato.
Does TDN3002 have an exam?
No. TDN3002 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.