SDN3001 · Spatial design studio 4

Overview

In this unit, you will focus on spatial advocacy and social contexts through an empathetic and situated approach. You will explore the ways spatial design practice relates to and influences justice, resilience, and equity through examining critical social, political, economic, and environmental issues. You will develop your own ways of working with materials and construction in a manner that supports these ideas, and build competency in designing experiences and in effective communication of conceptual thinking that expands beyond utilitarian, problem-solving design. You will learn to collaborate empathetically with experts, communities, and stakeholders within your project area.

Offerings

Assessment

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

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. Identify and explain the impact of social, political, economic, and environmental issues on spatial design practices;
2. Conduct research on new materials and construction appropriate for concept;
3. Analyse and evaluate contemporary issues related to spatial design, acting on feedback to deepen your critique and enhance your understanding;
4. Collaborate with experts and stakeholders to analyse and address contemporary issues in spatial design, focusing on social justice and equity, while clearly articulating and communicating solutions and design outcomes;
5. Develop and articulate strong conceptual ideas that emphasise justice, resilience, and equity in design practice;
6. Develop methods for initiating, documenting, refining, and communicating a design project, adapting strategies to support the design process, while engaging in self-reflection to identify areas for growth and challenges within your practice.

Workload

24 hours per week including 6 contact hours plus 18 hours of independent study.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.