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MDC5100 · Major design project
2026 Handbook24 credit pointsLevel 5Department of Design
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
This unit represents the final stage of a multi-part design project and you are expected to continue with the work initiated in Design project (part one). Defined designs are expected to be detailed resulting in an assessable design outcome. Regular group and individual critiques will be undertaken as the project develops. Both your intentions and the results of your work are debated in group discussions and critical sessions. You will be expected to demonstrate a strong capability to detail design issues. This unit is only available to students enrolled in the double award Master of Industrial Design with Southeast University, China.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Suzhou (SEU) | Second semester (extended) | On-campus block of classes (BLOCK-ON) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portfolio | Project | 100% | — |
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
corequisite
- OHS1000 — Introduction to art and design health and safety
Learning outcomes
- Independently select and apply relevant design methodology/process to resolve and detail your design project;
- Debate and/or defend your outcomes in an informed critical appraisal; demonstrating a high level understanding and analysis of complex theories, concepts, and design strategies;
- Demonstrate an extensive understanding of your design discipline and its professional practices, including business strategies and ethical standards, within the scope of your investigation;
- Lead, manage, plan and implement complex design projects within your selected field.
Workload
Block mode: 96 studio hours plus 384 hours independent study. On campus: 16 studio hours plus 32 hours of independent study per week or equivalent.
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