197433

Designing Science Fiction

Course
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.
Course code

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197433
Level

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400-level
Credits

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15
Subject
Art and Design Studies

Course planning information

Course notes

Students must submit all assessments and achieve an overall minimum C- grade.

Prerequisite courses

Complete first
198358 or 212358 or 213342 or 221358 or 222358 or 223358 or 224358 or 296358

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. (Graduate profile: Creativity - Toi C1)
  • 2 Critically analyse design issues and their relationship to sociological, cultural and technological contexts. (Graduate profile: Understanding - Matauranga A2)
  • 3 Identify and evaluate the design dimensions appropriate to science-fictional-based concepts. (Graduate profile: Virtuosity - Mohio D2)
  • 4 Select and apply appropriate strategies to implement production design solutions. (Graduate profile: Virtuosity - Mohio D3)
  • 5 Apply effective approaches for working collaboratively and independently that enhances outcomes for the group and individual. (Graduate profile: Connectedness - Whanaungatanga E2)
  • 6 Critically reflect on and evaluate their own work and that of other artists and designers. (Graduate profile: Understanding - Matauranga C2)

Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.

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