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Philosophy and Practice

Undergraduate | CUR-BIA120 | 2018

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Feel out the relationship between interior environments and their occupants. Engage with symbols and aesthetics. Investigate the tension between modern trends and cultural heritage. Deepen your understanding of design, drawing and modelling.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
No ATAR needed,
No prior study
Duration
13 weeks

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Philosophy and Practice

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

    1. critique design discipline theory, philosophy, practices and key design discipline issues in relation to design scenarios
    2. formulate a philosophical argument in relation to design practice
    3. synthesise developing social and cultural awareness including a knowledge of globally diverse Indigenous perspectives in relation to the theory and practice of design
    4. incorporate theoretical understandings into a creative work
    5. communicate the philosophy of design practice orally, visually and in writing.

Entry requirements

No entry requirements

Additional requirements

  • Other requirements -

    Access to hardware: webcam, speakers and microphone

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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