Design Approaches & Methods Peien Zhang 375568
Lecture1 Introduction STRUCTURE OF THE SEMESTER -‐
Three Topics have returned after long absences
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In lectures for Topics, generally, fewer examples are provided but they are analyzed in greater depth
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Lectures will be more active + complemented by Readings
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Assessment tasks, Studio / Workshop exercises and Homework Exercises more closely align with the subject objectives
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What is required in Reflective Journals / Workbooks – as for all Assessment tasks – should be clearer (there are explicit rubrics)
ASSESSMENT -‐
A Journal (tracking your thoughts, reading and reflection on the subject matter of the Seminar, including reflections on favourite designers’ work and/or favourite or particularly puzzling or fascinating projects) (no larger than A3).
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Additionally, the Journal will include a portfolio of worked examples – both from Seminar/Workshops and from home = Workbook (again, no larger than A3).
INTERIM SUBMISSIONS Topic A: 10% (Due 04/04) Topic B: 5% (Due 18/04) REFLECTIONS ON YOUR OWN WORK (Do one of them) -‐
ANALYSES OF PAST PROJECTS (AT LEAST 3), CONSIDERED TOGETHER, or
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A DECISION DIARY FOR YOUR CURRENT PROJECT, or
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A PROVISIONAL MANIFESTO FOR YOUR FUTURE DESIGNING, BASED ON EVIDENCE
TOPICS in 2011 Semester I Week 1: INTRODUCTION •
+ Mastering Design Thinking
Topics A: Fundamentals
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Structural Systems x Materials
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Number Crunching*
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Design + Diagrams
Topics B: Designing for People: Nature + Culture •
People + Their Environment
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Design + Drama
Topics C: More Difficult: Simplicity + Complexity •
Minimalism [Alex Selenitsch] •
Design + Narrative*
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Chinese Scholar Gardens*
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Many Ideas
Week 11: CONCLUSION •
+ Arguing a Case for Your Design
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