Course code
Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using six digits.
Level
The fourth number of the course code 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.
Subject
Course planning information
Course notes
Topic for Summer School 2016: Nothing can go wrong can go wrong...
The subject matter of ‘Natural Disaster Solutions’ is a topic of real concern in these ‘Shaky Isles’. By learning from our experiences and research from recent events we can build more significant solutions to address the consequence of natural disasters. This can be done through the development of products and services that alleviate or mitigate the aftermath of a disaster on society. Students will investigate and develop concepts and ideas addressing earthquake and tsunami scenarios. This will include prototyping and modelling to communicate their ideas with the objective to publish at a Natural Hazards Conference.
Appropriate Prior Study: xxx.358 core CoCA studio courses.
Prerequisite courses
You need to complete the above course or courses before moving onto this one.
Learning outcomes
What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.
- 1 Identify and critique design solutions associated with science-fictional-based narrative premises.
- 2 Critically analyse design issues and their relationship to sociological, cultural and technological contexts.
- 3 Identify and evaluate the design dimensions appropriate to science-fictional-based concepts.
- 4 Select and apply appropriate strategies to implement production design solutions.
- 5 Apply effective approaches for working collaboratively and independently that enhance outcomes for the group and individual.
- 6 Evaluate their own work in relation to their previous work, other students’ work, and precedent design solutions.
Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.
Assessments
| Assessment | Learning outcomes assessed | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Creative compositions | 100% |
Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.
You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.
Explanation of assessment types
- Computer programmes
- Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
- Creative compositions
- Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
- Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled)
- An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
- Exam (centrally scheduled)
- An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
- Oral or performance or presentation
- Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
- Participation
- You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
- Portfolio
- Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
- Practical or placement
- Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
- Simulation
- Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
- Test
- Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
- Written assignment
- Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.
Textbooks needed
There are no set texts for this course.