Courses & Units
Design Studio: Production KDA208
Hobart, Launceston
Introduction
This unit explores the relationship between design and industry to develop skills in the planning, development, and production of products and services for a target market or use-case scenario. You will learn how to identify opportunities for new product and service development, be introduced to production workflows and supply chains, and develop industry-focused design and communication skills. You will also develop foundational professional skills for project planning and management. The output of the unit is a proposal for a viable product or service advanced through a process of opportunity identification and analysis, iterative design development, and testing.
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 | Doctor Mark Sawyer |
| Available as an elective? | |
| Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
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
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 22/2/2021 | 23/3/2021 | 12/4/2021 | 30/5/2021 |
* 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).
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and analyse opportunities and risks in the design development and implementation of a product or service.
- Apply professional communication strategies and techniques in a design-for-industry context.
- Plan an end-to-end design project based on industry practice.
- Develop a viable prototype for an identified target market using iterative design development and 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 | $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.
Requisites
Prerequisites
(KDA104 or KDA142) and (KDA144) and (ZAD121 or KDA143) and (KDA103 or KDA146 or ZAD122)|Completion of 75 credit points within P3I or Z2E.Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Off-campus - 12 x weekly online content (1-2 hours per week); On-campus - 12 x weekly 3 hour workshops + one full-day field trip. |
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| Assessment | Product/Service Report (30%)|Opportunity Generation and Analysis (30%)|Concept Development Package (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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