Digital Design Applications

Subject 702-515 (2009)

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Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

On campus

Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Total Time Commitment: 120 hours
Prerequisites: Entry to the Melbourne School of Design, or approval of the subject coordinator.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Prof Bharat Dave
Subject Overview:

This subject offers a conceptual overview and hands-on introduction to research and applications in digital technologies in spatial design. The selected topics introduced in the subject include: variational design, interactive skins and spaces, evolutionary techniques in computational design, building information modelling, advanced materials and technologies of fabrication and simulation.
Objectives:

On completion of the subject students should have developed:

  • Knowledge of the impact of digital technology on theoretical issues in spatial design
  • Critical awareness of the relationship between representation and spatial design with an emphasis on digital design environments
  • Skills in the use of computational design and digital technologies
Assessment:
  • Class participation (15%);
  • essay of up to 1000 words due in week 4 (20%);
  • essay of at least 4000 words due at the end of semester (65%).
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • Critical thinking and analysis
  • Information gathering and critical synthesis
  • Comprehension of complex concepts and the ability to express them lucidly in writing
  • Methods of documentation and presentation
Links to further information: http://www.abp.unimelb.edu.au/environments-and-design-students/melbourne-school-of-design-students.html
Notes: An enrolment quota applies to this subject, with selection based on academic merit and priority.
Related Course(s): Master of Architecture

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