Course

Design Studio 1: Fundamentals - IDES1201

Faculty: Built Environment

School: Industrial Design Program

Course Outline: Built Environment

Campus: Sydney

Career: Undergraduate

Units of Credit: 12

EFTSL: 0.25000 (more info)

Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 8

CSS Contribution Charge: 1 (more info)

Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule

Further Information: See Class Timetable

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Description

This is a studio-based course that introduces students to the fundaments of two dimensional and three dimensional design, from an industrial design discipline perspective. Studies will include: understanding basic elements of two and three dimensional design, and the development of analytic and communication skills necessary for understanding 2D and 3D design. It will examine the development of the creative processes concerned with the exploration and manipulation of the elements of design. The course will explore the influences on design thinking and practice, including philosophical, historical, social and environmental issues. Studio projects and assignments provide an introduction to a range of representation techniques used by designers to develop and communicate design ideas comprising: freehand drawing, mixed media, and sketch model making.


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