Undergraduate CUR-BIA230-2019

Spatial Experience and Aesthetics

Grow your appreciation for what makes an engaging design aesthetic. Examine case studies and conduct research. Take colour, symbolism and design principles into account. Concoct an original design aesthetic drawing on your own research.

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2019

Duration

13 weeks

Student rating

4.83

Study method

100% online

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Assessments

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Prior study

Not required

Study terms

27 May 2019
25 Nov 2019

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Subject details

What you'll learn

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

analyse and define aesthetic elements and their application within a design context
analyse and interpret indigenous perspectives and applications of aesthetics and spatial experience in built environment
analyse design exemplars and interpret the social context in which they are constructed through site visits
reinterpret a design aesthetic into a creative work that is informed by research
communicate a well-structured, evidence-based discussion on the perception and experience of space.

Topics covered

- Basic Design Principles
- Gestalt
- Colour
- Essay Writing
- Phenomenology
- Symbolism
- Expression and Interpretation
- Case Study
- Follies
- Avenues to Design Thinking
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Audio/Video conferencing
  - Discussion forum/Discussion Board
  - Online assignment submission
  - Standard Media
  - Web links
- Online materials
  - Resources and Links
  - Printable format materials
  - Online Assessment
  - Audio-Video streaming

Entry requirements

Others

Note: Level 2 units normally assume an introductory level of prior knowledge in this area, e.g. from studying related Level 1 units or other relevant experience.

Special requirements

OtherDetails -
Access to hardware: webcam, speakers and microphone

Description

This subject was previously known as Interior Architecture Experience and Aesthetics.

In this unit students will examine international and local design precedents using aesthetic theory and cultural perspectives including those of indigenous peoples. Students will analyse the aesthetics of spatial exemplars in order to understand the composition of elements and how and why they evoke certain experiences. Through creative practice, students will also learn how to actively implement aesthetics into spatial design to elicit desired experiences.

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Assessments

Presentation (35%)
Group Research Project (30%)
Case Study (35%)

Textbooks

Current study term (26 May 19 to 25 Aug 19)

Textbooks are not required.

Next study term (24 Nov 19 to 23 Feb 20)

Textbook information is pending.

Related degrees

undergraduate CUR-AIA-DEG-2019

Bachelor of Applied Science Interior Architecture

2 available majors

Level Four Subjects
Level Four Subjects - Honours Stream