1997 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

Content
Projects will be designed specifically to introduce complex
issues which will challenge the student to investigate beyond
the literal translation of the brief and begin to dissect the
brief. Through the application of skills already learned and
the confidence gained through previous practical and
theoretical work. the student will be encouraged " to exuand
their understanding of the development of ideas and apply
their skills to assigned projects. The student will be expected
to present concise information supported by researched
material relevant to the project and to develop ideas from a
rational research base. The use of models to demonstrate the
concept will be required.
ID502 Technology 5
12.5 credit points 2 hoursper week Prahran
Prerequisites: ID401 Industrid Design 4, ID402 Technology 4
Assessment: continuous
A third year subject in the Bachelor of Design (Industrial
Design)
0 b jedives
To provide an introduction to advanced manufacturing
techniques.
Content
Stereo lithography, chemical milling, electrical discharge
machining, explosive forming etc.
ID503 Professional Studies 3
10 credit points 3 hours per week Prahran Prerequisites:
ID403 Profesional Studies 2, ID401 Industrial Design 4,
ID402 Technology 4 Assessment: continuous
A third year subject in the Bachelor of Design (Industrial
Design)
Obiedives
To provide an insight into the expectations and demands
placed on the practising designer in industry and business.
Content
This subject will develop an understanding of design
management including the setting up and management of a
design office. Topics to be covered include basic accounting
and financial planning, business planning, quotation and fee
structuring, business communications, professional
association and ethics in design.
ID505 Art and Design Culture 1A
7.5 credit points 3 hours per week Prahran Prerequisites:
ID405 Design History 2B Assessment: continuous
A third year subject in the Bachelor of Design (Industrial
Design)
Content
This subject is designed to respond to events attended and
discussed in class.
The subject seeks to build on History of Arts 1 and 2 but
branches into more philosophical issues and concentrates on
the critique of culture. Issues looked at include design as
commodity culture, the interpretation of designhheories
and definitions of design, new musicological and shopping
culture, postmodern positions on taste, style and space, and
the necessity of an Australian design culture.
ID601 Industrial Design 6
20 credit points 16 hoursper week Prahran
Prerequisites: ID501 Industrial Design 5, ID502 Technology 5,
ID503 Professional Studies 3 Assessment: continuous
A hrd year subject in the Bachelor of Design @dustrial Design)
0 bjedives
To consolidate experience in conducting design projects
through all stages of the process, by working on individual
or team based projects collaboratively with clients from
industry or on self-generated projects.
Content
Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the
role of the designer in industry and the application of design
in problem solving. Students will develop concepts from a
rational research base and will be encouraged to consult
with appropriate specialists. The student will be provided
with the opportunity to pursue areas of interest according to
future professional aspirations.
ID605 Art and Design Culture 1 B
10 credit points 3 hours per week Prahran Prerequisites:
ID505 Art and Design Culture IA Assessment: continuous
A third year subject in the Bachelor of Design (Industrial
Design)
Content
This subject begins by looking at abstract expressionism,
then considers questions of national identity and Australian
culture in the '50s and '60s, moves to assembe, pop,
performance, history 1 and 2 before considering more
philosophical issues and concentrating on the critique of
culture. Issues looked at include design as commodity
culture, the theatrical interpretation and definitions of
design, new museological and shopping culture, postmodern
positions on taste, style and space, and the necessity of an
Australian design culture.
ID607 Design Research Skills
12.5 credit points 2 hours per week Prahran
Prerequisites: ID501 Industrial Design 5, ID502 Technology,
ID503 Professional Studies Assessment: continuous
A third year subject in the Bachelor of Design (Industrial
Design)
Objectives
To prepare students for postgraduate research by
introducing them to a range of methods and critical
approaches to research and its applications in the practice of
design.
Content
Topics pertaining to the designer, design practice, the object,
marketing, manufacture, materials and process, commodity
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