DESN 4005 Major Design Project
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 102279
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Description This is a 20 credit point year-long subject taken over two terms (10 credit points in each term). In this year-long subject students will develop a self-directed project from proposal to production, in consultation with an academic supervisor. The first semester involves engaging in background research to facilitate creative development. Students will build a field survey of their topic area identifying precedents and contexts, leading to experimentation and exploration of a range of potential options and addressing any arising issues, to develop a sound proof of concept. In the second semester students will develop the work to a finished outcome, through an iterative process of prototyping, reflection and analysis. It is expected that there will be a consistent and documented developmental process undertaken across the year, resulting in the final work, which will be a professional level outcome, realised in a specific discipline field within Visual Communication. Students are expected to be self-motivated, and work as an independent professional practitioners, throughout the major design project work.
School Humanities & Comm Arts
Discipline Graphic Design Studies
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 4 subject
Pre-requisite(s) DESN 3004 OR
DESN 3003
Equivalent Subjects DESN 4001 - Communication Design Major Project
Restrictions Students must be enrolled in 1571 B. Design (Visual Communication).
Assumed Knowledge
It is assumed that students have completed 240 credit points in program 1571 B Design (Visual Communication) before enrolling in this subject.
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a range of relevant research findings around a project theme, based on selected literature, precedent design examples, and project context..
- Devise a self-directed brief that responds to an identified issue or area of interest within the broad discipline areas of Visual Communication.
- Critically assess the appropriateness of a range of concepts, and the visualisation of these, in order to improve the design solution.
- Produce and present a designed outcome that demonstrates an understanding of relevant professional contexts and utilises appropriate media, processes and strategies.
- Employ an independent approach to learning and exercise an appropriate range of project management and communication skills.
Subject Content
- Regular seminar discussions of student Project work in Progress, where students present A range of approaches in selected media forms towards their Project execution
- presentations of student work to lecturers and peer panels
- student Discussion forums where ongoing peer learning is encouraged
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Item | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | Design work plus 1,000 words | 20 | N | Individual |
| Presentation | Design work plus 5 minute presentation | 20 | N | Individual |
| Report | Design work plus 1,000 words | 20 | N | Individual |
| Presentation | Design work plus 10 minute presentation | 40 | N | Individual |
Teaching Periods
1st Half
Parramatta - Victoria Rd
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2nd Half
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