Course level

Undergraduate

Faculty

Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology

School

Architecture, Design, Planning

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Class hours

Studio 4 Hours/ Week

Prerequisite

4 DSGN units at level 1

Restricted

Enrolment restricted to BDes program and students taking a Design minor only. Study abroad students must seek Head of School's permission to enrol.

Assessment methods

Design Project: Technique, Process, Proposition 40% Design Project: Developed Design 60%

Course enquiries

Dr Paola Leardini (p.leardini@uq.edu.au)

Current course offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 16/11/2024) St Lucia In Person Profile unavailable

Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.

Course description

This course will address concepts of sustainability and resilience that can inform design in response to environmental change. The ethical dimension of design thinking will be emphasised in tackling issues and problems that have wide social and economic impact. Learning is undertaken in a collaborative studio setting where students will develop a sensibility for strategic design thinking and critical discussion.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 2, 2023 (24/07/2023 - 18/11/2023) St Lucia In Person Course Profile
Semester 2, 2022 (25/07/2022 - 19/11/2022) St Lucia Internal Course Profile