Courses & Units
Design Futures KDA304
Introduction
Design Futures is one of two capstone units where you will demonstrate knowledge and skills gained throughout the degree in an applied project. This unit focuses on identifying and developing plans for your future design practice or career. You will research and investigate emerging fields of practice in design or related industries and identify, justify and target opportunities aligned with your own interests and/or aspirations. This can be directed towards employment within a particular industry, establishment as an independent design practitioner, a proposal for a future business or social enterprise, or a pathway into further postgraduate study. You will be supported through workshops, mentoring and relevant resources, while being required to work with a degree of independence. Outputs will be targeted towards individual specialisations, but may include business plans, professional portfolios and CVs, exhibitions, or academic writing.
Summary
| Unit name | Design Futures |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KDA304 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Architecture and Design |
| Discipline | Architecture & Design |
| Coordinator | Doctor Vanessa Ward |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
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
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
* 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 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Research and evaluate emerging design practices for their implications and opportunities for design futures.
- Locate and justify a personal position in relation to the broad field of design and to a disciplinary specialisation.
- Develop, implement and produce design outputs aligned to personal interests and/or aspirations in the field of design.
- Plan and manage a self-directed project through independent inquiry, organisation and self-reflection.
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 | $2,237.00 | $1,914.00 | not applicable | $5,390.00 |
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
KDA208 AND KDA207 AND ZAD222 AND ZAD225Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Off-campus - 13 x weekly 2-hour seminars; On-campus - 12 x weekly 4 hour workshops and project consultations sessions + one full day workshop. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Design Futures (30%)|Final Portfolio and Exhibition (30%)|Design Project (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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