Courses & Units

Visualising Design KDA144

Hobart, Launceston

Introduction

In this unit you will be introduced to a range of visual tools and techniques for conceptualising and communicating complex relationships and generating new insights through design. Through a combination of interactive, self-directed learning activities and practical exercises, you will develop skills in a range of digital and analogue visual analysis and communication techniques. These techniques, including diagramming, sketching, mapping and visual storytelling, are central to the design disciplines and transferable across a variety of contexts. A major output of the unit is a design portfolio demonstrating critical evaluation and application of design visualisation techniques for specified contexts. In the final task you will explore design visualisation techniques related to a topic of your choice.

Summary

Unit name	Visualising Design
Unit code	KDA144
Credit points	12.5
College/School	College of Sciences and Engineering School of Architecture and Design
Discipline	Architecture & Design
Coordinator	Associate Professor Ceridwen Owen
Available as an elective?
Delivered By	Delivered wholly by the provider
Level	Introductory

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 2	On-Campus		International	Domestic
Launceston	Semester 2	On-Campus		International	Domestic

Key

: On-campus
: Off-Campus
: International students
: Domestic students

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	12/7/2021	10/8/2021	30/8/2021	17/10/2021

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

Evaluate visual techniques used in design disciplines and assess their role in conceptualising and communicating ideas and information.
Employ research, observation, and critical thinking in the interpretation and analysis of relationships.
Apply design visualisation techniques to illustrate relationships.
Identify and adopt design communication strategies to clearly convey ideas and engage relevant audiences.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution ^1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution ^1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution ^2,3	Domestic Full Fee ⁴
100501	$993.00	$993.00	not applicable	$2,445.00

Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

¹ Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
³ Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
⁴ Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Off-campus - 12 x weekly online content and activities (1-2 hours per week); On-campus 12 x weekly 3 hour workshops.
Assessment	Design Narrative (30%)\|Design Portfolio (40%)\|Data Visualisation (30%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable \| View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
Links	Booktopia textbook finder

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