This course examines the evolution of design in a century of unprecedented technological development and social change, from the Modernist utopianism of the Bauhaus to the swiftly-shifting ground of contemporary design practice. We will study how design shapes society and vice-versa, with particular focus on architecture and space, objects and furniture, and communication and digital design. Historically, the course explores Modernism and its inheritances, as well as addressing the theories, innovations and challenges underpinning contemporary design such as sustainability and futuring, disciplined and undisciplined design, speculative design and participatory design.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- describe and analyse major developments in design from 1919 to the present;
- contextualise contemporary design practice;
- demonstrate an understanding of how design both shapes and is shaped by society; and
- research and access information on historical and contemporary design.
Indicative Assessment
- Tutorial participation (15) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Object analysis, 1,000 words (25) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Research essay, 2,000 words (30) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Visual test (30) [LO 1,2,3]
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up from:
a) 36 hours of contact over 12 weeks comprising lectures, tutorials, workshops and seminars; and
b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading and writing. Contact hours may include visits to major art institutions in Canberra.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
There are no prescribed texts for this course.
Preliminary Reading
Grace Lees-Maffei and Rebecca Houze (eds). The Design History Reader. Oxford; New York: Berg Publishers, 2010.
Elizabeth Wilhilde. Design: The Whole Story. London: Thames & Hudson, 2016.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 14
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $3840 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $4980 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6804 | 24 Jul 2023 | 31 Jul 2023 | 31 Aug 2023 | 27 Oct 2023 | In Person | View |
