Materials, Finishes and Form
36 hours + Blended
One Semester or equivalent
Hawthorn
Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
Overview
This unit emphasises the importance of materials and surface finishes for product development. It provides an in-depth understanding of materials and finishes relevant to industrial design, as well as fundamental design principles and elements used to better understand form, aesthetics and product appearance.
Requisites
Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Illustrate a knowledge of materials and surface finishes used in industrial design
- Apply an understanding of materials to new product development
- Explore form and its relationship to aesthetics
- Execute design principles and elements throughout the design process
- Comprehend the emotional and psychological influences materials play in relation to industrial design
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
---|---|---|---|
On-campus Studio | 3.00 | 12 weeks | 36 |
Specified Activities Various | 3.00 | 12 weeks | 36 |
Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 6.00 | 12 weeks | 72 |
TOTAL | 144 |
Assessment
Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
---|---|---|---|
Design Project | Individual | 30% | 1,3,4 |
Major Project | Individual | 50% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Report | Individual | 20% | 1,2,5 |
Content
Topics for discussion may include:
- Material research
- Material finishes and manufacturing processes
- Form and aesthetics
- Design principles and elements
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.