Studio 4: Open Studio
Overview
This unit contains a suite of studios that extend the skills acquired by students in other units by connecting them with industry professionals to work on a variety of projects with a professional focus. Open Studio is akin to a Masterclass, where students work alongside visiting designers and academics on interdisciplinary projects – some may be industry-based – and students will be encouraged to push the boundaries of creativity in projects with ‘blue sky’ scenarios that have professional-quality outcomes. Students can further develop their conceptual thinking, improve their strategic abilities, and may be able to develop advanced knowledge in design software.
Requisites
Rule
Admission into either:
MA-DESG Master of Design; MA-ARC Master of Architecture; MA-UD Master of Urban Design
27-October-2024
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Respond to a design brief using sophisticated conceptual, strategic and software skills
- Plan and problem solve, exercising initiative and judgment in order to create high quality professional outcomes.
- Create documentation that effectively communicates the value and intent of a design solution
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Tutorial | 6.00 | 12 weeks | 72 |
| Specified Learning Activities (Phasing out) Various | 10.00 | 12 weeks | 120 |
| Unspecified Learning Activities (Phasing out) Individual Study | 9.00 | 12 weeks | 108 |
| TOTAL | 300 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design Project | Individual/Group | 40% | 1,2 |
| Project Proposal | Individual/Group | 20% | 2 |
| Project and Presentation | Individual/Group | 40% | 2,3 |
Content
•   The generation and critique of design concepts, design development, and proposed outcomes
•   Development of existing design software skills
•   Generating design for rich interdisciplinary outcomes
•   Critiquing current modes of personal and professional design practice
•   Generating innovative design outcomes that challenge existing scenarios
•   Preparation of design outcomes of a professional quality in response to a design brief
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.