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Design Studio: Production unit (KDA208)

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Location: Hobart, Launceston

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 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
Level Intermediate

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Launceston Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 23/2/2025 24/3/2025 13/4/2025 31/5/2025

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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 $1,164.00 $996.00 not applicable $2,830.00
  • 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

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Requisites

Prerequisites

ZAD121 and KDA144 and KDA103 OR ZAD122 and KDA104

Teaching

AssessmentReflection (20%)|Design Sprints: Prototyping part 2 (40%)|Design sprints: Prototyping part 1 (40%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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