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DGN2505 · Exhibition design

Official Handbook

2027 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 2Department of Design

Last checked: 30 Sep 2026 UTC

Overview

In this unit you will be introduced to exhibition design using a project-based approach. The emphasis will be on spatial design, with consideration of other aspects of exhibition design. The unit is organised in two phases: an introductory stage surveys a range of approaches to exhibition design, which leads into the design of small-scale exhibition.

Offerings

CampusTeaching periodMode
CaulfieldSecond semesterTeaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS)

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

#AssessmentTypeWeightHurdle
1ProjectProject100%—

100% in-semester assessment

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

  1. Explore and discuss key approaches to exhibition design;
  2. Analyse and evaluate exhibition design strategies and their relevance to spatial design;
  3. Apply a range of representation strategies and techniques to the development and communication of an exhibition design scheme;
  4. Develop an exhibition design proposal in response to a project brief.

Workload

12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study.

ActivityDuration
Studio activities36 hours

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