Courses & Units
Design Studio: Production KDA208
Introduction
This unit explores a wide range of different prototyping methods through a series of design-sprints. Each sprint will begin with a brief. From the brief you are to immediately start storyboarding how the prototype might work, in what context and for whom.
The purpose of these design-sprints is not necessarily the uniqueness or the creativity of the design, it is to develop and strengthen our sketching and prototyping skills. In the process of each design-sprint you will use your peers to solicit user-testing (coupled with feedback from lecturers and tutors) to iterate on the prototypes.
When we sketch and prototype we think through our hands, by making and creating. These are essential skills for any designer irrespective of discipline focus; visual thinking in two and three dimensions is at the core of design. The design sprints in this unit cover a broad range of media and material to give you the experience required to understand each methods particular strengths and value and enable you to use them as part of your design process - for every project.
Summary
| Unit name | Design Studio: Production |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KDA208 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Architecture and Design |
| Discipline | Architecture & Design |
| Coordinator | Mrs Sophia Holmes |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Identify and analyse opportunities and challenges that directs the design and prototyping of a product or service.
- Apply professional communication strategies and techniques in a design-for-industry context.
- Apply a product or service development project workflow based on industry practices.
- Make a prototype for an identified user group using iterative design and user testing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100500 | $1,118.00 | $957.00 | not applicable | $2,695.00 |
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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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Requisites
Prerequisites
ZAD121 and KDA144 and KDA103 OR ZAD122 and KDA104Teaching
| Assessment | Reflection (20%)|Design Sprints: Prototyping part 2 (40%)|Design sprints: Prototyping part 1 (40%) |
|---|---|
| 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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