Regulations for The Diploma in Design - DipDesign

Official rules and regulations for the Diploma in Design. These regulations are for the 2024 intake to this qualification.

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Qualification Regulations

Part I

These regulations are to be read in conjunction with all other Statutes and Regulations of the University including General Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees, Undergraduate Diplomas, Undergraduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas, and Graduate Certificates.

Part II

Admission

1. Admission to the Diploma in Design requires that the candidate will:

(a) meet the University admission requirements as specified; and

(b) have been selected into the Diploma following a selection process which will include the assessment of a portfolio of work submitted by the candidate.

Qualification requirements

2. Candidates for the Diploma in Design shall follow a flexible course of study, which shall consist of courses totalling at least 240 credits, comprising:

(a) courses selected from the Schedule to the Diploma;

and including

(b) at least 75 credits at 200 level or above;

(c) attending contact courses, block courses, field trips, studios, workshops, tutorials and laboratories as required.

Specialisations

3. The Diploma in Design is awarded without endorsement.

Completion requirements

4. Any timeframes for completion as outlined in the General Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees, Undergraduate Diplomas, Undergraduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Graduate Certificates will apply.

5. Candidates may be graduated when they meet the Admission, Qualification and Academic requirements within the prescribed timeframes; candidates who do not meet the requirements for graduation may, subject to the approval of Academic Board or their delegate, be awarded the Diploma in Visual Arts should they meet the relevant Qualification requirements.

Unsatisfactory academic progress

6. The general Unsatisfactory Academic Progress regulations will apply.

Schedule for the Diploma in Design

Course planning key

Prerequisites
Courses that need to be completed before moving onto a course at the next level. For example, a lot of 200-level courses have 100-level prerequisite courses.
Corequisites
Courses that must be completed at the same time as another course are known as corequisite courses.
Restrictions
Some courses are restricted against each other because their content is similar. This means you can only choose one of the offered courses to study and credit to your qualification.
Key terms for course planning
Courses
Each qualification has its own specific set of courses. Some universities call these papers. You enrol in courses after you get accepted into Massey.
Course code
Each course is numbered using 6 digits. The fourth number shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).
Credits
Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.
Specialisations
Some qualifications let you choose what subject you'd like to specialise in. Your major or endorsement is what you will take the majority of your courses in.
Course code: 197119 Coding for Creative Practice 15 credits

In this studio course students will be introduced to the fundamentals of computer programming as an art and design tool. Students will acquire basic knowledge and fundamental techniques for the creative uses of coding across a range of art and design contexts.

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Course code: 197122 Digital Fabrication 15 credits

In this studio course students will be introduced to open source and consumer software as a means to produce objects with digital fabrication tools. Through an iterative making process, students will develop an understanding of design considerations, workflows and new methods of creating using contemporary digital technologies.

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Course code: 197123 Visual Identity Systems 15 credits

Develop a visual expression for an organisation or event that can be adapted across a range of mediums. Acquire techniques, skills and processes of synthesis, reduction and abstraction.

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Course code: 197191 Art and Design: Special Topic I 15 credits

This course focuses on a specific aspect of art and design. Offerings change from year to year and may not be offered in a particular year.

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required

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Course code: 197193 Contemporary Design Project 1A 15 credits

Engagement with new thinking in contemporary design research and production through a specific lecturer-led project.

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Course code: 197194 Contemporary Design Project 1B 15 credits

Engagement with new thinking in contemporary design research and production through a specific lecturer-led project.

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Course code: 197228 Contemporary Design Project 2A 15 credits

Engagement with new thinking in contemporary design research through a specific lecturer-led project.

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required

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Course code: 197229 Contemporary Design Project 2B 15 credits

Engagement with new thinking in contemporary design research and production through a specific lecturer-led project.

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Course code: 197238 Interaction and Interface I 15 credits

In this studio course students will focus on issues and design considerations particular to the interface between technology and people. Principles of usability and interaction will be applied to a range of situations including hand-held, web located, environmental and spatial.

Prerequisites: 75 credits at 100 level including 198157 or 212157 or 213157 or 213158 or 221157 or 222157 or 222158 or 223157 or 224157 or 296.157 Restrictions: 198291

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Course code: 197288 Creative Collaboration 15 credits

In this course, students from a broad range of creative practices will work together to conceptualise and create innovative offerings to experience and reflect upon collaboration as creative citizens.

Prerequisites: 75 credits at 100 level

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Course code: 197291 Art and Design: Special Topic II 15 credits

This course focuses on a specific aspect of art and design. Offerings change from year to year and may not be offered in a particular year.

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required

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Course code: 197331 Contemporary Design Project 3A 15 credits

Engagement with new thinking in contemporary design research through a specific lecturer-led project.

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required

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Course code: 197332 Contemporary Design Project 3B 15 credits

Engagement with new thinking in contemporary design research through a specific lecturer-led project.

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required

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Course code: 197338 Interaction and Interface II 15 credits

In this studio course students will expand their knowledge and proficiency with specific aspects of human-technology interaction. Students will intensify their focus on areas such as small-screen interface, web-based networking, touch control, reactive environments and spatial interaction.

Prerequisites: 197238 or 198258 or 212258 or 213242 or 221258 or 222258 or 223258 or 224258 or 296258 Restrictions: 197377

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Course code: 197379 Service and Experience Design 15 credits

In this studio course students will learn and apply human-centred design processes to create a multi-dimensional response to a specific brief. Using a human-centred approach, students will negotiate the opportunities and tensions inherent in the design of services and experiences, offering original solutions that explore current paradigms (including the dynamic interplay of production and consumption).

Prerequisites: 198258 or 212258 or 213242 or 221258 or 222258 or 223258 or 224258 or 296258

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Course code: 197383 Internship 15 credits

In this course, and in partnership with the course coordinator, the student will identify an academic researcher, external group, mentor or professional to exercise and develop their creative practice while working within a direct collaborative relationship.

Prerequisites: 198258 or 212258 or 221258 or 222258 or 223258 or 224258 or 296258 Restrictions: 212326, 223326

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Course code: 197388 Creative Communities 15 credits

Students from a broad range of creative practices will work together to explore conceptual and strategic dimensions of professional practice through engagement with experts from the creative sector. Students will develop an understanding of their position as creative citizens within a broader community.

Prerequisites: 75 Credits at 200 Level Restrictions: 198481, 212425, 221382, 222382, 223425, 224382

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Course code: 197433 Designing Science Fiction 15 credits

In this studio course students will, through a process of research-informed practice, investigate design issues particular to the science fiction genre. Students will explore and expand science fiction theory and practice in the development of an original production concept.

Prerequisites: 198358 or 212358 or 213342 or 221358 or 222358 or 223358 or 224358 or 296358

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Course code: 197435 Design for Festivals and Events 15 credits

This course focuses on developing creative work that responds to specific festival themes and locations. With a focus on practice and collaboration you will contextualise, define, develop and deliver creative outcomes for a specified festival or event.

Prerequisites: 75 credits at 300 level from the College of Creative Arts Restrictions: 197.440

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Course code: 197436 Play, Research and Design 15 credits

Advanced design research informing the meaning and methodology of play within a social, cultural or technological context. This course focuses on the development of design strategies for the formation of original Play activities, games and experiences. Students will explore ways in which Play can engage users to participate in the experience of other perspectives and challenge their worldview through active participation in a multidisciplinary Play scenario.

Prerequisites: 75 credits at 300 level from the College of Creative Arts Restrictions: 197442

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Course code: 197440 Contemporary Design Project 4A 15 credits

Engagement with new thinking in contemporary design research through a specific lecturer-led project.

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required

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Course code: 197441 Contemporary Design Project 4B 15 credits

Engagement with new thinking in contemporary design research through a specific lecturer-led project.

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required

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Course code: 197442 Contemporary Design Project 4C 15 credits

Engagement with new thinking in contemporary design research through a specific lecturer-led project.

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required

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Course code: 197443 Contemporary Design Project 4D 15 credits

Engagement with new thinking in contemporary design research through a specific lecturer-led project.

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required

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Course code: 197465 Creative Leadership 15 credits

In this course, students from a broad range of creative practices will work together to situate themselves within the spectrum of the creative industries. Serving their communities as creative leaders, students will apply research and innovation theories to business and social-enterprise practices in order to conceptualise, develop, and deliver a strategic offering for a defined audience.

Prerequisites: 198358 or 212358 or 213342 or 221358 or 222358 or 223358 or 224358 or 296358

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Course code: 197470 Creative Ecologies 15 credits

In this studio course students will investigate how understanding “ecology” can catalyse research that may transform a current social or environmental issue. This course will engage in practices that include behavioural change frameworks, transformation design and sustainable design. A student will self-select a topic that is independently researched and results in a speculative proposal.

Prerequisites: 198358 or 212358 or 213342 or 221358 or 222358 or 223358 or 224358 or 296358

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Course code: 197471 Social Interventions Through Design 15 credits

In this studio course students will establish a critical position through theme based experimental projects exploring the intersection between diverse design practices. Students will work collaboratively and interdisciplinary to explore and combine unconventional communication design materials, methods and practices to creative interventions in public spaces.

Prerequisites: 198358 or 212358 or 213342 or 221358 or 222358 or 223358 or 224358 or 296358

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Course code: 197490 Design Special Topic A 15 credits

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required

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Course code: 197495 Design Independent Study 15 credits

Supervised independent student work on a negotiated design topic involving the setting of objectives, research and /or project work and the presentation of appropriate written and/or practical outcomes.

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required

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Course code: 197499 Design Special Topic 30 credits

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required

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Course code: 198124 Modelling and Prototyping for Product Design 15 credits

In this studio course students will investigate strategies and methods for exploring and modelling the form and function of tangible products. Through the development of skills, techniques and workflows, students will model and prototype three-dimensional design concepts and design resolutions.

Restrictions: 198221

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Course code: 198157 Studio I (Object) 15 credits

In this studio course students will be introduced to creative and analytical thinking skills, idea generation and visualisation common to art and design practice. They will begin to acquire specific techniques, skills and processes in three dimensional form-giving, resourceful making and user experience. They will learn to discuss and evaluate their work and the work of their peers.

Restrictions: 197132

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Course code: 198212 Product Design Visualisation 15 credits

Introduction to visualisation techniques and processes that are used for the design of tangible products that focus on developing drawing, rendering, concept development and presentation skills across a range of software and traditional media.

Prerequisites: 75 credits at 100 level Restrictions: 198362

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Course code: 198213 Furniture Design 15 credits

In this studio course students will develop skills in the design, development and production of furniture in one-off, batch or mass production. By gaining an understanding of the theoretical, historical and practical applications of the discipline, they will produce a project for a specific design context.

Prerequisites: 75 credits at 100 level including 198157 or 212157 or 213157 or 213158 or 221157 or 222157 or 222158 or 223157 or 224157 or 296157

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Course code: 198257 Design Studio IIA (Industrial) 30 credits

In this studio course students will explore and articulate creative responses to design challenges through critical awareness of contextual issues. Students will develop and apply core techniques, skills and processes in industrial design.

Prerequisites: (237130 or 237131) plus 198157 and 2 of: 212157, 213157, 213158, 221157, 222157, 222158, 223157, 224157, 296157 Restrictions: 198251

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Course code: 198258 Design Studio IIB (Industrial) 30 credits

In this studio course students will continue to explore and articulate creative responses to design challenges through critical inquiry into contemporary issues relevant to industrial design. Students will further develop and apply core design techniques, skills and processes.

Prerequisites: 198257 Restrictions: 198252, 198272

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Course code: 198308 Industrial Design Special Topic A 15 credits

The course focuses on one specific aspect of industrial design. Offerings change from year to year or may not be offered in a particular year.

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required

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Course code: 198315 Product Development 15 credits

In this studio course students will explore and articulate issues and design considerations particular to the development of products for manufacture. Through a design and build project, students will explore and apply their individual and collaborative practices required to develop a product from concept to manufacture.

Prerequisites: 198258 or 212258 or 213242 or 221258 or 222258 or 223258 or 224258 or 296258 Restrictions: 198214

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Course code: 198320 Open Design & Digital Fabrication 15 credits

In this studio course students will utilise open design methodologies and digital fabrication tools to produce an open design project. They will explore the possibilities and articulate issues related to an open design philosophy whilst developing skills in making and digital fabrication.

Prerequisites: 198258 or 212258 or 213242 or 221258 or 222258 or 223258 or 224258 or 296258

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Course code: 198357 Design Studio IIIA (Industrial) 30 credits

In this studio course students will establish a critical position through individual or collaborative creative exploration and articulation. With opportunities for varied contextual applications, students will consolidate and expand industrial design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work.

Prerequisites: 198258 Restrictions: 198354

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Course code: 198358 Design Studio IIIB (Industrial) 30 credits

In this studio course students will negotiate a critical position through individual or collaborative professional practices, with opportunities to apply their specialist skills to a range of contexts. In addition to advancing industrial design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work, students will develop and apply transferable skills relevant to professional environments.

Prerequisites: 198357 Restrictions: 198355

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Course code: 198453 Industrial Design Research and Development 30 credits

Research methods, processes and practices for industrial design and their application through a research project.

Prerequisites: B- average over 198358 and 237330; or B- average over 198355 and 198380; or PGDipDes admission

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Course code: 198454 Industrial Design Research Project 45 credits

Development and application of research to an independent industrial design project.

Prerequisites: 198453

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Course code: 198455 Industrial Design Studio Project 45 credits

Development and realisation of an advanced industrial design project.

Prerequisites: 198358 or 198355

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Course code: 198463 Industrial Design Digital Representation 15 credits

Digital design processes and their integration into design research.

Prerequisites: 198358 or Appraisal Required

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Course code: 198490 Industrial Design Special Topic C 15 credits

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required

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Course code: 198495 Industrial Design Independent Study 15 credits

Supervised independent student work on a negotiated industrial design topic involving the setting of objectives, research and /or project work and the presentation of relevant written and/or practical outcomes.

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required

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Course code: 212100 Fashion Pattern Making 15 credits

In this studio course students will be introduced to fundamental patternmaking methods through an applied 3D- 2D developmental process. Students will acquire basic skills for the creation of garment patterns for contemporary fashion design.

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Course code: 212101 Fashion Construction 15 credits

In this studio course students will be introduced to specialised apparel industrial machinery, techniques and applied processes of apparel manufacture through construction sampling and prototyping. These industrial methods will enrich understanding of design solutions for garment and product assembly and creative exploration.

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Course code: 212157 Studio I (Dress) 15 credits

In this studio course students will be introduced to creative and analytical thinking skills, idea generation and visualisation common to art and design practice. They will begin to acquire specific techniques, skills and processes in creatively dressing bodies and fashioning garments. They will learn to discuss and evaluate their work and the work of their peers.

Restrictions: 197135

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Course code: 212200 Garment Block Pattern Drafting and Grading 15 credits

In this studio course students will be introduced to pattern drafting and basic size grading techniques. Through manual and digital applications, students will development an understanding of block foundation shapes and how they form the basis of garment styles.

Prerequisites: 212100 or 212257 and 60 credits at 100 level from College of Creative Arts

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Course code: 212226 Fashion Communication 15 credits

Critically explore the way in which ‘fashion’ is communicated to the world. Through creative and technical learning, and an ethical /sustainable fashion lens, students explore experimental fashion illustration, styling, fashion photography, advertising, marketing, and fashion writing through the use of visuals and text.

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Course code: 212228 Fashion Special Topic A 15 credits

A selected workshop- or studio-based aspect of fashion design. Offerings change from year to year and may not be offered in a particular year.

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required

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Course code: 212257 Design Studio IIA (Fashion) 30 credits

In this studio course students will explore and articulate creative responses to design challenges through critical awareness of contextual issues. Students will develop and apply core techniques, skills and processes in fashion design.

Prerequisites: (237130 or 237131) plus 212157 and two of: 198157, 213157, 213158, 221157, 222157, 222158, 223157, 224157, 296157 Restrictions: 212201

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Course code: 212258 Design Studio IIB (Fashion) 30 credits

In this studio course students will continue to explore and articulate creative responses to design challenges through critical inquiry into contemporary issues relevant to fashion design. Students will further develop and apply core design techniques, skills and processes.

Prerequisites: 212257 Restrictions: 212201, 212204, 212220, 212303, 212305

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Course code: 212304 Drape for Design 15 credits

In this studio course the student will investigate and explore creative and innovative design pattern processes through application and manipulation of fabric directly on the three dimensional form Students will expand their pattern processes through critical analysis of drape techniques with increased understanding of fabric behaviour, fit and relationship of the garment to the body.

Prerequisites: 212100 or 212257

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Course code: 212309 Contoured and Knit Apparel 15 credits

In this studio course students explore the specialised aspects of pattern development and production in the area of contoured and stretch apparel design.

Prerequisites: 212258

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Course code: 212321 Digital Applications for Fashion Production 15 credits

In this studio course students will apply their understanding of pattern production and grading methods specifically oriented to developing designs for mass manufacture.

Prerequisites: 212200 and one of 198258, 212258, 213242, 221258, 222258, 223258, 224258, 296258

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Course code: 212328 Fashion Special Topic B 15 credits

A selected workshop- or studio-based aspect of fashion design. Offerings change from year to year and may not be offered in a particular year.

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required

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Course code: 212357 Design Studio IIIA (Fashion) 30 credits

In this studio course students will establish a critical position through individual or collaborative creative exploration and articulation. With opportunities for varied contextual applications, students will consolidate and expand fashion design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work.

Prerequisites: 212258 Restrictions: 212317

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Course code: 212358 Design Studio IIIB (Fashion) 30 credits

In this studio course students will negotiate a critical position through individual or collaborative professional practices, with opportunities to apply their specialist skills to a range of contexts. In addition to advancing fashion design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work, students will develop and apply transferable skills relevant to professional environments.

Prerequisites: 212357 Restrictions: 212310

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Course code: 212403 Apparel Production Research 15 credits

In this studio course students will apply a research informed investigation of advanced apparel production processes. Students will expand their advanced technical knowledge through design exploration, sampling and prototyping.

Prerequisites: (212100 and 212101) or 212358

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Course code: 212453 Fashion Design Research and Development 30 credits

Research methods, practices and processes for fashion design and their application through a research design project.

Prerequisites: B- average over 212358 and 237330; or B- average over 212381and 212310; or PGDipDes admission

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Course code: 212454 Fashion Design Research Project 45 credits

Application and development of research in an independent fashion design project.

Prerequisites: 212453

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Course code: 212455 Fashion Design Studio Project 45 credits

Development and realisation of an advanced fashion design project.

Prerequisites: 212358 or 212310

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Course code: 212495 Fashion Design Independent Study 15 credits

Supervised independent student work on a negotiated topic related to fashion or apparel involving the setting of objectives, research and /or project work and the presentation of appropriate written and/or practical outcomes.

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required

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Course code: 213150 Painting 15 credits

In this studio course students will be introduced to aspects of contemporary painting focusing on colour, surface and structure and developing an awareness of the diversity of painting mediums and techniques. While working to a brief, students are expected to undertake independent investigations and develop individual responses.

Restrictions: 213203

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Course code: 213151 Contemporary Sculpture 15 credits

In this studio course students will be introduced to aspects of contemporary sculpture with a focus on object making, the exploration of physical materials and applied processes. While working to a brief, students are expected to undertake independent investigations and develop individual responses.

Restrictions: 213204

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Course code: 213154 Contemporary Drawing 15 credits

In this studio course students will be introduced to the potential for drawing to become more than a traditional practice of representation. The course will focus on expanding students' observation skills, and modes of expression and representation, in an expanded field of contemporary art and design practice.

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Course code: 213155 Drawing the Body I 15 credits

In this studio course students are introduced to the fundamentals of drawing the human body. Students undertake a project of drawing exercises using various techniques and media.

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Course code: 213157 Studio I (Art Lab) 15 credits

In this studio course students will be introduced to creative and analytical thinking skills, idea generation and visualisation common to art and design practice. They will begin to acquire specific techniques, skills and processes in art-making across different media. They will learn to discuss and evaluate their work and the work of their peers.

Restrictions: 197132

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Course code: 213158 Studio I (Art Place) 15 credits

In this studio course students will be introduced to creative and analytical thinking skills, idea generation and visualisation common to art and design practice. They will begin to explore specific techniques, strategies and processes making art works in relation to site and context. They will learn to discuss and evaluate their work and the work of their peers.

Restrictions: 197131

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Course code: 213211 Fine Arts Special Topic II 15 credits

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required

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Course code: 213254 Drawing in Practice 15 credits

In this studio course students will be guided by experts, each with a focus on particular approaches and technologies of drawing. Students will experiment with these different methodologies, and critically reflect on the role of drawing within their own practice.

Prerequisites: 75 credits at 100 level from College of Creative Arts

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Course code: 213255 Drawing the Body II 15 credits

A creative response to representation of the human body through a prescribed project. Students apply a range of drawing practices and media to the development of individual work.

Prerequisites: 213155 or 197101 Restrictions: 197200

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Course code: 213256 Contemporary Art Projects A 15 credits

Engagement with new thinking in contemporary art research through a specific lecturer-led project.

Prerequisites: 75 credits at 100 level from College of Creative Arts

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Course code: 213257 Contemporary Art Projects B 15 credits

Engagement with new thinking in contemporary art research through a specific lecturer-led project.

Prerequisites: 75 credits at 100 level from College of Creative Arts

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Course code: 213258 Contemporary Art Projects C 15 credits

Engagement with new thinking in contemporary art research through a specific lecturer-led project.

Prerequisites: 75 credits at 100 level from College of Creative Arts

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Course code: 213259 Contemporary Art Projects D 15 credits

Engagement with new thinking in contemporary art research through a specific lecturer-led project.

Prerequisites: 75 credits at 100 level from College of Creative Arts

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Course code: 213260 Fine Arts Special Topic IIB 30 credits
Course code: 213261 Contemporary Art Projects F 15 credits

Engagement with new thinking in contemporary art research through a specific lecturer-led project.

Prerequisites: 75 credits at 100-level from College of Creative Arts

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Course code: 213262 Contemporary Art Projects G 15 credits

Engagement with new thinking in contemporary art research through a specific lecturer-led project.

Prerequisites: 75 credits at 100-level from College of Creative Arts

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Course code: 213263 Contemporary Art Projects H 15 credits

Engagement with new thinking in contemporary art research through a specific lecturer-led project.

Prerequisites: 75 credits at 100-level from College of Creative Arts

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Course code: 213264 Contemporary Art Projects I 15 credits

Engagement with new thinking in contemporary art research through a specific lecturer-led project.

Prerequisites: 75 credits at 100-level from College of Creative Arts

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Course code: 213265 Contemporary Art Projects J 15 credits

Engagement with new thinking in contemporary art research through a specific lecturer-led project.

Prerequisites: 75 credits at 100-level from College of Creative Arts

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Course code: 213311 Fine Arts Special Topic III 15 credits

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required

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Course code: 213356 Contemporary Art Projects E 15 credits

An investigation into new thinking in contemporary art research through a specific lecturer-led project.

Prerequisites: 75 credits at 200 level from College of Creative Arts

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Course code: 213358 Fine Arts Internship 15 credits

A negotiated programme of study that provides students with the opportunity to gain experience and practice by working alongside visual arts professionals. Students work through self-directed inquiry and collaboration (as appropriate) towards the development of a project and assigned tasks within the professional environment. Prior approval by the course Coordinator is required.

Prerequisites: 60 credits at 200 level from the College of Creative Arts Restrictions: 213412

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Course code: 213359 Contemporary Art Projects K 15 credits

Engagement with new thinking in contemporary art research through a specific lecturer-led project.

Prerequisites: 75 credits at 200-level from College of Creative Arts

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Course code: 213360 Fine Arts Special Topic IIIB 30 credits
Course code: 213411 Fine Arts Special Topic IV 15 credits

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required

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Course code: 213464 Art in Context 15 credits

The course will discuss, critique and apply a range of exhibition, dissemination and publication conventions and practices within the context of contemporary art including art galleries, social practice, temporary and permanent artworks, public art, publishing, screenings and events

Prerequisites: 75 credits at 300-level

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Course code: 213465 Exhibition 15 credits

In this studio-based course students situate their creative practice through exhibition. Students work in a collaborative group to develop and realise an exhibition project. One of the key focus points for the course is students' growing understanding of the reality of public presentation of the creative output. This advanced programme of study will encourage discussion and critical reflection on diverse approaches to the exhibition of creative work and its relevance for a range of academic and/or professional contexts.

Corequisites: (198454 or 198455 or 212454 or 212455 or 213442 or 221454 or 221455 or 222454 or 222455 or 223454 or 223455 or 224454 or 224455 or 296454 or 296455) or Permission Head of School

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Course code: 221100 Photography as an Agent of Change 15 credits

In this studio course students from all disciplines will gain a grounding in photographic technologies and how they can be utilised in contemporary photographic practice. Students will explore the ongoing relationship photography has with social and political issues.

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Course code: 221157 Studio I (Lens) 15 credits

In this studio course students will be introduced to creative and analytical thinking skills, idea generation and visualisation common to art and design practice. They will begin to acquire specific techniques, skills and processes in photographic image-making. They will learn to discuss and evaluate their work and the work of their peers.

Restrictions: 221101

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Course code: 221220 Photography and the Studio 15 credits

In this studio course students will learn controlled lighting techniques (in the studio and on location). They will develop a self-initiated lighting project in order to enrich other strands of their creative practice.

Prerequisites: 75 credits at 100 level

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Course code: 221221 Photography and Digital Practices I 15 credits

In this studio course students will be introduced to photographic digital image manipulation techniques within a broader discussion of the veracity and consumption of digital photographs. They will develop a self-initiated project in response to their specific area of creative practice.

Prerequisites: 75 credits at 100 level Restrictions: 221272

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Course code: 221222 Photography and the Darkroom 15 credits

In this studio course students will be introduced to a variety of photographic analogue processes, which they will employ to produce a body of work. Selected darkroom and wet-based photographic techniques will be explored.

Prerequisites: 75 credits at 100 level Restrictions: 221271

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Course code: 221257 Design Studio IIA (Photography) 30 credits

In this studio course students will explore and articulate creative responses to project challenges through critical awareness of contextual issues. Students will develop and apply core techniques, skills and processes in photography.

Prerequisites: (237130 or 237131) plus 221157 and two of: 198157, 212157, 213157, 213158, 222157, 222158, 223157, 224157, 296157 Restrictions: 221271

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Course code: 221258 Design Studio IIB (Photography) 30 credits

In this studio course students will continue to explore and articulate creative responses to project challenges through critical inquiry into contemporary issues relevant to photography. Students will further develop and apply core techniques, skills and processes.

Prerequisites: 221257 Restrictions: 221270, 221272

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Course code: 221291 Photography Special Topic A 15 credits

This course focuses upon one specific aspect of photography. Offerings change from year to year and may not be offered in either or both semesters.

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required

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Course code: 221320 Photography and the Body 15 credits

This studio course engages with the human form as subject in photography and examines principles of lighting. It also explores the history of representation of the human form, taking in photographic portraiture and approaches to fashion photography along with the central and sometimes controversial history of the nude.

Prerequisites: 221157 or 198258 or 212258 or 213242 or 221258 or 222258 or 223258 or 224258

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Course code: 221321 Photography and Digital Practices II 15 credits

This studio course provides students from all disciplines with advanced knowledge in digital photographic technologies and how they can be utilised in contemporary photographic practice. Particular attention will be paid to colour theory, colour management and advanced photographic manipulation and output strategies.

Prerequisites: 221221 or 221257 or 221258

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Course code: 221357 Design Studio IIIA (Photography) 30 credits

In this studio course students will establish a critical position through individual creative exploration and articulation. With opportunities for varied contextual applications, students will consolidate and expand photographic concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work.

Prerequisites: 221258 Restrictions: 221370

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Course code: 221358 Design Studio IIIB (Photography) 30 credits

In this studio course students will negotiate a critical position through individual or collaborative professional practices, with opportunities to apply their specialist skills to a range of contexts. In addition to advancing photographic concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work, students will develop and apply transferable skills relevant to professional environments.

Prerequisites: 221357

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Course code: 221391 Photography Special Topic B 15 credits

This course focuses upon one specific aspect of photography. Offerings change from year to year and may not be offered in either or both semesters.

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required

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Course code: 221453 Photography Research and Development 30 credits

Research methods, practices and processes for Photographic Design and their application.

Prerequisites: B- average over 221358 and 237330; or B- average over 221370 and 221381; or PGDipDes admission

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Course code: 221454 Photography Research Project 45 credits

Application and development of research to an independent Photographic Design project.

Prerequisites: 221453

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Course code: 221455 Photography Studio Project 45 credits

Development and realisation of an advanced photographic design project.

Prerequisites: 221358 or 221370

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Course code: 221456 Photography and the Archive 15 credits

A studio-based course that examines photography's engagement with the 'archive' as a cultural repository. Students will investigate the social, political and historical uses of archives through photography.

Prerequisites: 221358 or 198358 or 212358 or 213342 or 222358 or 223358 or 224358 or 296358

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Course code: 221457 Photography and Visuality 15 credits

A studio-based course that examines photography’s historical and contemporary relationships with vision and visuality. Students will discuss the impact of visual representations on contemporary life and they will develop this discussion through verbal presentations, written work and in the execution of a body of experimental photographic images.

Prerequisites: 237330 or 237331 or 221381 or Appraisal Required

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Course code: 221495 Photography Independent Study 15 credits

Supervised independent student work on a negotiated topic related to photography involving the setting of objectives, research and/or project work and the presentation of appropriate written and/or practical outcomes.

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required

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Course code: 222104 Printmaking 15 credits

In this studio course students will focus on issues and design considerations particular to printmaking. Students will acquire specific printmaking techniques, skills and processes to gain competence in this hands-on medium.

Restrictions: 222209

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Course code: 222157 Studio I (Screen) 15 credits

In this studio course students will be introduced to creative and analytical thinking skills, idea generation and visualisation common to art and design practice. They will begin to acquire specific techniques, skills and processes that form the basis of digital screen areas such as video, web, animation, interaction and emerging technologies. They will learn to discuss and evaluate their work and the work of their peers.

Restrictions: 197131

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Course code: 222158 Studio I (Type) 15 credits

In this studio course students will be introduced to creative and analytical thinking skills, idea generation and visualisation common to art and design practice. They will begin to acquire specific techniques, skills and processes for a range of visual communication environments, using type. They will learn to discuss and evaluate their work and the work of their peers.

Restrictions: 197131, 222100

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Course code: 222208 Letterpress 15 credits

In this studio course students will explore and articulate issues and design considerations particular to letterpress technologies. Students will develop and apply techniques, skills and processes in letterpress typography and print production.

Prerequisites: 75 credits at 100 level

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Course code: 222215 Brand Communication 15 credits

In this studio course students will learn history and methods particular to practices of brand positioning and marketing communication. Students will apply fundamentals of brand strategy to the process of differentiating branded offerings through design.

Prerequisites: 75 credits at 100 level from College of Creative Arts or 75 credits at 100 level including 115116 or 115104

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Course code: 222225 Narrative Illustration 15 credits

In this studio course students will explore and articulate issues and creative considerations particular to narration and narrative theory. Students will develop and apply techniques, skills and processes in the use of storytelling in their creative practice.

Prerequisites: 75 credits at 100 level from College of Creative Arts

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Course code: 222232 Illustrated Characters 15 credits

In this studio course students will explore the unique area of character creation, design and production. Following an investigative process, students will develop an original character that is meaningfully placed within a social or fantastical context.

Prerequisites: 75 credits at 100 level from College of Creative Arts

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Course code: 222248 Typographic Systems 15 credits

In this studio course students will explore and articulate issues and design considerations particular to managing complex information. Students will develop and apply techniques, skills and processes in communicating through text, symbol, colour and form.

Prerequisites: 75 credits at 100 level from College of Creative Arts including 222158

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Course code: 222257 Design Studio IIA (Visual Communication) 30 credits

In this studio course students will explore and articulate creative responses to design challenges through critical awareness of contextual issues. Students will develop and apply core techniques, skills and processes in visual communication design.

Prerequisites: (237130 or 237131) plus (222157 or 222158) and 2 of: 198157, 212157, 213157, 213158, 221157, 222157, 222158, 223157, 224157, 296157 Restrictions: 222202, 222203, 222210, 222220, 222230, 222231, 222270

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Course code: 222258 Design Studio IIB (Visual Communication) 30 credits

In this studio course students will continue to explore and articulate creative responses to design challenges through critical inquiry into contemporary issues relevant to visual communication design. Students will further develop and apply core design techniques, skills and processes.

Prerequisites: 222257 Restrictions: 222202, 222203, 222210, 222220, 222230, 222231, 222270

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Course code: 222326 Sequential Art 15 credits

In this studio course students will learn how to create visual narratives in sequential form. The emphasis will be on visual narrative construction for the picture book, with some contextual history of the genre. Production aspects include analogue and design techniques, continuity and image and text relationships.

Prerequisites: 198258 or 212258 or 213242 or 221258 or 222220 or 222230 or 222258 or 223258 or 224258 or 296258

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Course code: 222333 Concept Design for Imaginary Worlds 15 credits

In this studio course students will learn how to represent ideas, characters, moods, scenes and scenarios which could be used in film, games or animations. Within this area of pre-production students will use both divergent and convergent approaches that will result in multiple concept options as well as technically resolved images.

Prerequisites: 296257 or 222232 or 222225 or Appraisal Required

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Course code: 222347 Editorial Design 15 credits

In this studio course students will explore and articulate design considerations particular to managing editorial content. Students will develop and apply techniques, skills and processes in communicating through advanced typographic techniques and image composition.

Prerequisites: 222158 OR 222248, AND one of 198257, 198258, 212257, 212258, 213241, 213242 221257, 221258, 222257, 222258, 223257, 223258, 224257, 224258, 296257, 296258

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Course code: 222348 Narrative Information Design 15 credits

In this studio course students will explore information design concepts and expand information design theory and practice. Complex information will be interpreted and translated into precise and accessible form for specific audiences.

Prerequisites: 222.158 OR 222.248, AND one of 198257, 198258, 212257, 212258, 213241, 213242 221257, 221258, 222257, 222258, 223257, 223258, 224257, 224258, 296257, 296258

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Course code: 222357 Design Studio IIIA (Visual Communication) 30 credits

In this studio course students will establish a critical position through individual or collaborative creative exploration and articulation. With opportunities for varied contextual applications, students will consolidate and expand visual communication design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work.

Prerequisites: 222258 Restrictions: 222301, 222303, 222310, 222320, 222330, 222340, 222355, 222370

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Course code: 222358 Design Studio IIIB (Visual Communication) 30 credits

In this studio course students will negotiate a critical position through individual or collaborative professional practices, with opportunities to apply their specialist skills to a range of contexts. In addition to advancing visual communication design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work, students will develop and apply transferable skills relevant to professional environments.

Prerequisites: 222357 Restrictions: 222302, 222303, 222311, 222321, 222331, 222341, 222356, 222371

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Course code: 222390 Visual Communication Design Special Topic A 15 credits

The course focuses on one specific aspect of visual communication design. Offerings change from year to year or may not be offered in a particular year.

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required

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Course code: 222409 Contemporary Letterpress 15 credits

In this studio course students will apply a visual research process of typography with historical and contemporary printing methods. Students will explore aesthetic and theoretical implications of hand presses, metal type, wood type and digital technologies in the creation of new hybrid visual communication.

Prerequisites: 198358 or 212358 or 213342 or 221358 or 222304 or 222358 or 223358 or 224358 or 296358

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Course code: 222417 Image and Identity 15 credits

In this course students will explore how designers lead and manage the branding process for organisations by communicating with images and words. How an organisation presents itself can be called its identity. How different audiences perceive this is can be called its image. Students research, explore, and develop a flexible design system for an organisation by creating a dynamic brand experience that can adapt to visual, interactive, and sensory modes.

Prerequisites: 222358 or 197379 or 222347 or 222348

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Course code: 222449 Spatial Type 15 credits

In this studio course students will apply a research-informed investigation of typography in spatial environments. Students will explore two and three dimensional typographic solutions that may include interpretive, navigational or informational typography.

Prerequisites: 198358 or 212358 or 213342 or 221358 or 222358 or 223358 or 224358 or 296358

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Course code: 222453 Visual Communication Design Research and Development 30 credits

Application of research methods and processes to investigate social, cultural, aesthetic and technical issues and strategies in an approved visual communication design project.

Prerequisites: B- average over 222358 and 237330; or B- average over 222381 and one of (222302, 222311, 222321, 222331, 222341, 222356, 222371); or PGDipDes admission Restrictions: 197380 and 222451

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Course code: 222454 Visual Communication Design Research Project 45 credits

Application of research to the development and production of an approved independent visual communication design project.

Prerequisites: 222453

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Course code: 222455 Visual Communication Design Studio Project 45 credits

Development and realisation of an advanced visual communication design project.

Prerequisites: 222358 or 222456

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Course code: 222490 Visual Communication Design Special Topic D 15 credits

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required

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Course code: 222491 Visual Communication Design Special Topic E 15 credits

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required

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Course code: 222496 Visual Communication Design Special Topic F 15 credits

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required

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Course code: 222499 Independent Visual Communication Design Study 15 credits

Independent student work is undertaken on an approved course of study involving research and/or project work in visual communication design.

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required

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Course code: 223157 Studio I (Material) 15 credits

In this studio course students will be introduced to creative and analytical thinking skills, idea generation and visualisation common to art and design practice. They will begin to acquire specific techniques, skills and processes through the investigation of materials, form, surface, image and pattern for the design and making of textiles. They will learn to discuss and evaluate their work and the work of their peers.

Restrictions: 197133

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Course code: 223207 Materials Lab 15 credits

In this studio course students will be introduced to identification and testing of materials for design and performance. Students will analyse innovative, technical, and industrial materials for a wide range of design products and contexts through workshops and interaction with industry.

Prerequisites: 75 credits at 100 level Restrictions: 223206, 212206

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Course code: 223211 Fashion Textiles 15 credits

This studio course introduces the design and creation of textiles for apparel. Students will explore a variety of textile techniques and processes, and their creative fashion application.

Prerequisites: 75 credits at 100 level including 198157 or 212157 or 213157 or 213158 or 221157 or 222157 or 222158 or 223157 or 224157 or 296157

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Course code: 223257 Design Studio IIA (Textiles) 30 credits

In this studio course students will explore and articulate creative responses to design challenges through critical awareness of contextual issues. Students will develop and apply core techniques, skills and processes in textile design.

Prerequisites: (237130 or 237131) plus 223157 and 2 of: 198157, 212157, 213157, 213158, 221157, 222157, 222158, 224157, 296157 Restrictions: 223203, 223205, 223220

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Course code: 223258 Design Studio IIB (Textiles) 30 credits

In this studio course students will continue to explore and articulate creative responses to design challenges through critical inquiry into contemporary issues relevant to textile design. Students will further develop and apply core design techniques, skills and processes.

Prerequisites: 223257 Restrictions: 223204, 223205, 223227

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Course code: 223301 Contemporary Wallcoverings 15 credits

In this studio course students will design and develop collections for wallpaper and wall coverings, with emphasis on creative investigation and forecasting.

Prerequisites: 223157 plus (198258 or 212258 or 213242 or 221258 or 222258 or 223201 or 223258 or 224258 or 296258)

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Course code: 223312 Textile Print Project 15 credits

In this studio course, students explore the design and development of printed textiles for a specific performance, installation or exhibition.

Restrictions: 223313

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Course code: 223328 Textile Design Special Topic B 15 credits

The course focuses on one specific aspect of textile design. Offerings change from year to year or may not be offered in a particular year.

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required

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Course code: 223357 Design Studio IIIA (Textiles) 30 credits

In this studio course students will establish a critical position through individual or collaborative creative exploration and articulation. With opportunities for varied contextual applications, students will consolidate and expand textile design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work.

Prerequisites: 223258 Restrictions: 223320, 223403

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Course code: 223358 Design Studio IIIB (Textiles) 30 credits

In this studio course students will negotiate a critical position through individual or collaborative professional practices, with opportunities to apply their specialist skills to a range of contexts. In addition to advancing textile design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work, students will develop and apply transferable skills relevant to professional environments.

Prerequisites: 223357 Restrictions: 223303

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Course code: 223411 Embroidered Textiles 15 credits

Students will explore embroidery and advanced technologies for the production of innovative fashion textiles.

Prerequisites: 223211 or 223358 or Appraisal Required

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Course code: 223412 Sustainable Colouration 15 credits

Students will explore contemporary design concepts using sustainable dye processing and advanced technology to colour and pattern textiles.

Prerequisites: 223258 or 223207 or Appraisal Required

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Course code: 223453 Textile Design Research and Development 30 credits

Research methods processes and practices for Textile Design and their application through a research project.

Prerequisites: B- average over 223358 and 237330; or B- average over 223302 and 223303; or PGDipDes admission Restrictions: 223450, 223451

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Course code: 223454 Textile Design Research Project 45 credits

Application of research to the development and production of an approved textile design project.

Prerequisites: 223453 or (223450 and 223451)

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Course code: 223455 Textile Design Studio Project 45 credits

Development and realisation of an advanced textile design project.

Prerequisites: 223358 or (223301 and 223302)

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Course code: 223490 Textile Design Special Topic C 15 credits

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required

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Course code: 223495 Textile Design Independent Study 15 credits

Supervised independent student work on a negotiated topic related to textile design involving the setting of objectives, research and/or project work and the presentation of appropriate written and/or practical outcomes.

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required

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Course code: 224157 Studio I (Space) 15 credits

In this studio course students will be introduced to creative and analytical thinking skills, idea generation and visualisation common to art and design practice. They will begin to acquire specific techniques, skills and processes for the definition and investigation of physical, temporal and digital spatial environments and their inhabitation. They will learn to discuss and evaluate their work and the work of their peers.

Restrictions: 197131

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Course code: 224204 Design for Performance 15 credits

In this studio course students will explore the design and making of performances and their settings. Students will apply their investigations through the design or production of performance experiences and events.

Prerequisites: 75 credits at 100 level Restrictions: 226xxx courses

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Course code: 224205 Design for Display 15 credits

In this studio course students will investigate concepts for display and design strategies for exhibitions as temporary interventions in public space.

Prerequisites: 75 credits at 100 level Restrictions: 197205

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Course code: 224257 Design Studio IIA (Spatial) 30 credits

In this studio course students will explore and articulate creative responses to design challenges through critical awareness of contextual issues. Students will develop and apply core techniques, skills and processes in spatial design.

Prerequisites: (237130 or 237131) plus 224157 and 2 of: 198157, 212157, 213157, 213158, 221157, 222157, 222158, 223157, 296157 Restrictions: 224251, 224261, 224271

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Course code: 224258 Design Studio IIB (Spatial) 30 credits

In this studio course students will continue to explore and articulate creative responses to design challenges through critical inquiry into contemporary issues relevant to spatial design. Students will further develop and apply core design techniques, skills and processes.

Prerequisites: 224257 Restrictions: 224252, 224272, 224291

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Course code: 224302 Spatial Design Special Topic A 15 credits

This course focuses on one specific aspect of spatial design. Offerings may change from year to year or may not be offered in a particular year.

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required

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Course code: 224357 Design Studio IIIA (Spatial) 30 credits

In this studio course students will establish a critical position through individual or collaborative creative exploration and articulation. With opportunities for varied contextual applications, students will consolidate and expand spatial design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work.

Prerequisites: 224258 Restrictions: 224351, 224361

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Course code: 224358 Design Studio IIIB (Spatial) 30 credits

In this studio course students will negotiate a critical position through individual or collaborative professional practices, with opportunities to apply their specialist skills to a range of contexts. In addition to advancing spatial design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work, students will develop and apply transferable skills relevant to professional environments.

Prerequisites: 224357 Restrictions: 224352, 224371

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Course code: 224453 Spatial Design Research and Development 30 credits

Research methods, processes and practices for Spatial Design and their application through a research project.

Prerequisites: B- average over 224358 and 237330; or B- average over 224352 and 224381; or PGDipDes admission

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Course code: 224454 Spatial Design Research Project 45 credits

Application and development of research in an independent spatial design project.

Prerequisites: 224453

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Course code: 224455 Spatial Design Studio Project 45 credits

Development and realisation of an advanced spatial design project.

Prerequisites: 224358 or 224352

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Course code: 224490 Spatial Design Special Topic C 15 credits

The course focuses on particular aspects of advanced Spatial Design. Offerings change from year to year or may not be offered in a particular year.

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required

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Course code: 224495 Spatial Design Independent Study 15 credits

Supervised independent student work on a negotiated topic related to spatial design involving the setting of objectives, research and/or project work and the presentation of appropriate written and/or practical outcomes.

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required

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Course code: 237117 Māori Art and Design Studio I - Toi Atea 15 credits

An introduction to the development of personal forms of expression though an engagement with the values, concepts, traditions, art/design forms and structures of the whare whakairo.

Restrictions: 197117

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Course code: 237130 Communication for Makers 15 credits

This course introduces students to academic writing and oral communication skills in the creative arts with a focus on stylistic characteristics and critical thinking. The course is underpinned by a basic overview of historical epochs from the 18th century to the present day.

Restrictions: 237101, 237114

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Course code: 237131 Conversations in Creative Cultures 15 credits

This course introduces students to the concept of world views, to key issues and debates concerning cultural identity in Aotearoa New Zealand and their implications for creative practices.

Restrictions: 237102

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Course code: 237217 Māori Art and Design Studio IIA - Toi Atea 15 credits

The development of individual work that grows out of the investigation of a select range of Māori concepts, art forms, imagery, values and approaches that reflect a Māori world view.

Prerequisites: 197117 or 237117 Restrictions: 197217

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Course code: 237218 Māori Art and Design Studio IIB - Toi Atea 15 credits

Further development of individual work that grows out of the investigation of a select range of Māori concepts, art forms, imagery, values and approaches that reflect a Māori world view.

Prerequisites: 197117 or 237117 Restrictions: 197218

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Course code: 237230 Creative Cultures & Contexts I 15 credits

This course introduces students to histories of design and art to develop a critical appreciation of change and context. It will include the analysis of selected visual and material cultural practices in a series of theme based modules that explore the origins and impacts of consumerism, globalisation, sustainability.

Prerequisites: 75 credits at 100-level Restrictions: 198281, 212202, 213252, 221281, 222281, 223202, 224281

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Course code: 237231 Creative Cultures & Contexts II 15 credits

In this course students will explore and discover a broad range of critical perspectives relevant to the creative arts. They will select from a series of thematic modules, designed to prompt further consideration and questioning of creative practices.

Prerequisites: 75 credits at 100 level

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Course code: 237317 Māori Art and Design Studio IIIA - Toi Atea 15 credits

Developing visual responses to the exploration of issues (social, political, environmental, global) significant to Māori people and their communities.

Prerequisites: 197217 or 197218 or 237217 or 237218 Restrictions: 197317

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Course code: 237318 Māori Art and Design Studio IIIB - Toi Atea 15 credits

Further development of a range of visual responses to issues (social, political, environmental, global) of significance to Māori people and their communities.

Prerequisites: 197217 or 197218 or 237217 or 237218 Restrictions: 197318

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Course code: 237330 Creative Cultures & Ideas 15 credits

In this course students will explore and appraise a range of ideas that support the critical positioning of creative practices. The selected ideas will be explored through interdisciplinary engagement.

Prerequisites: 237230 or 237231

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Course code: 237331 Creative Cultures & Display 15 credits

In this course students will critically engage with a range of curatorial concepts in order to investigate modes of representation, collection, archiving, display and distribution. The course will overview key historical developments in 19th, 20th, and 21st century museum practices and examine selected cultural and ethical concerns for both community and institutional contexts.

Prerequisites: 75 credits at 200-level

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Course code: 237417 Māori Art and Design Studio IV - Toi Atea 30 credits

An advanced course to focus and refine visual language and personal tikanga through negotiated projects that explore topics of direct reference to Māori people and their communities.

Prerequisites: (197317 and 197318) or (237317 and 237318) Restrictions: 197417

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Course code: 237465 Creative Exposition 15 credits

In this course students will situate their creative practice through writing. They will extend and hone their critical, analytical and reflective skills through written exposition that focuses on projecting themselves and their practice externally. This advanced programme of study will encourage discussion on diverse approaches to creative research exposition and its relevance for a range of academic and/or professional contexts.

Prerequisites: [237330 and (198358 or 212358 or 213342 or 221358 or 222358 or 223358 or 224358 or 296358)] or Appraisal Required

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Course code: 296157 Studio I (Imagine) 15 credits

In this studio course students will be introduced to creative and analytical thinking skills, idea generation and visualisation common to art and design practice. They will begin to acquire specific techniques, skills and processes for the definition and investigation of imagined conceptual worlds, stories, characters, and tools through the practice of iterative drawing, modelling and prototyping.

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Course code: 296257 Design Studio IIA (Concept) 30 credits

In this studio course students will explore and articulate creative responses to design challenges through critical awareness of contextual issues. Students will develop and apply core techniques, skills and processes in concept design.

Prerequisites: (237130 or 237131) plus 296157 and 2 of: 198157, 212157, 213157, 213158, 221157, 222157, 222158, 223157, 224157

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Course code: 296258 Design Studio IIB (Concept) 30 credits

In this studio course students will continue to explore and articulate creative responses to design challenges through critical inquiry into contemporary issues relevant to concept design. Students will further develop and apply core design techniques, skills and processes.

Prerequisites: 296257

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Course code: 296357 Design Studio IIIA (Concept) 30 credits

In this studio course students will establish a critical position through individual or collaborative creative exploration and articulation. With opportunities for varied contextual applications, students will consolidate and expand concept design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work.

Prerequisites: 296258

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Course code: 296358 Design Studio IIIB (Concept) 30 credits

In this studio course students will negotiate a critical position through individual or collaborative professional practices, with opportunities to apply their specialist skills to a range of contexts. In addition to advancing concept design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work, students will develop and apply transferable skills relevant to professional environments.

Prerequisites: 296357

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Course code: 296453 Concept Design Research and Development 30 credits

Application of research methods and processes to investigate social, cultural, aesthetic and technical issues and strategies in an approved concept design project.

Prerequisites: B- average over 296358 and 237330

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Course code: 296454 Concept Design Research Project 45 credits

Application of research to the development and production of an independent concept design project.

Prerequisites: 296453

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