Undergraduate CUR-BIA280-2022
Philosophy and Practice
Previously CUR-BIA120
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.
$1,002 $1,252
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
- HECS-HELP
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 28 Nov 2022
QS RANKING 2022
11
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
17
Subject details
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- critique design discipline theory, philosophy, practices and key design discipline issues in relation to design scenarios.
- formulate a philosophical argument in relation to design practice.
- synthesise developing social and cultural awareness including a knowledge of globally diverse Indigenous perspectives in relation to the theory and practice of design.
- incorporate theoretical understandings into a creative work.
- communicate the philosophy of design practice orally, visually and in writing.
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- What is Interior Architecture in the 21st Century?
- Ways of Looking and Thinking
- Person-Environment Relationships and Aesthetics and Experience
- Occupation and Rituals + Body and Performance Theories
- Meaning, Symbols and NVC + Social Justice and Social Sustainability
- Indigenous, Cultural & Global Communities
- Social Organisations and Social Practices
- Social Responsibility and Social Justice
- 21st Century and Beyond
- Creative Communities: Philosophy and Practice
Equivalent subjects
You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:
- CUR-BIA120-Philosophy and Practice (No longer available)
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Audio video equipment required
- Software requirements - Software purchase required
This subject was previously known as BIA120 Philosophy and Practice.
Philosophy and Practice offers an introduction to key philosophies, issues, practices, theories and concepts related to design practice, in particular design of the interior. Students will explore questions of identity, the person-community-environment relationship, aesthetics and experience, symbols and meaning, and occupation and habitation that is inclusive of indigenous perspectives. Principles of design practice, and theoretical frameworks relating to design methodologies are also considered. Students will develop an understanding of the concepts of community, cultural diversity, social sustainability, social equity within local and global contexts. Students will investigate design as a process, as communication and representation, and importantly as ways of questioning and thinking.
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- Project Pitch (15%)
- Essay (35%)
- Project (50%)
Current study term: 29 May 22 to 28 Aug 22
Textbooks are not required.
Next study term: 27 Nov 22 to 26 Feb 23
Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.
Related degrees
Undergraduate CUR-AIA-DEG-2022
Bachelor of Applied Science Interior Architecture
- Level Four Subjects
- Level Four Subjects - Honours Stream