Science, Engineering and Technology

KDA381

2012  KDA381  Learning by Making A

Unit Level: Advanced

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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SPECIAL NOTE: 

This unit is subject to a quota (numbers can varyeach semester). Please check availability with School staff before enrolling in this unit.

OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KDA381 L L L Key Semester Dates Semester Campus Attendance Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Summer L On Campus 01-JAN-2012 13-JAN-2012 30-JAN-2012 26-FEB-2012 Sem 1 L On Campus 27-FEB-2012 23-MAR-2012 16-APR-2012 01-JUN-2012 Winter L On Campus 02-JUN-2012 12-JUN-2012 25-JUN-2012 15-JUL-2012 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

Projects in this studio and workshop based unit are real and require full engagement with clients. Students experience design work in collaboration with consultants and local authorities, while also undertaking small building design in a public location. Students will be required to submit formal documentation to clients for their approval and to local council for development and/or building approval. Students employ model making of various scales to collaboratively develop and finalise designs. Concurrent to these workshop activities students use computers to prepare documentation and budget projections.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT:

Central design project, reflective journal and studio performance.

TEACHING PATTERN: Studio/workshop for four hours per week (13 weeks).

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Flexible scheduling - L
Some classes will be held outside normal teaching hours; e.g. weekend blocks, summer schools etc
About Flexible Study Options

TEXTS
Launceston Co-op Bookshop Website - Semester (Summer)
Launceston Co-op Bookshop Website - Semester (Sem 1)
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Winter) will be available from mid March 2012

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