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Introduction to formal aspects of design practice, including the detailed design brief, important influences and influencers in design throughout history, and the place of design in the context of cultures, nations and users. Critical practical skills, including freehand, technical drawing, as well as prototyping skills using paper, card, and modelling foam.
At the end of this course, students will be prepared to engage in practical design projects andunderstand the importance of aesthetics, affordance, and visual communication in design.have developed an awareness of ethical and cultural issues, particularly as it applies to indigenous peoples in the context of design.know different design processes, major influences and methodologies, historical events and movements in the world of design.understand essential shifts and paradigms in the understanding of design.have developed their critical thinking about things and events, and understand socially and culturally responsible design practices, especially in the context of bi-cultural and multi-cultural competencies in the context of design.have experienced practical prototyping aspects of design projects using paper, cardboard and foam. have expanded their freehand sketching, technical drawing, visual communication and presentation skills.know how to write a design review.
ENGR101
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Bahareh Shahri
Wendy Zhang , Bahareh Shahri and Mark Rickerby
Mid-term test - 10%Technical drawing - 8% Freehand Drawing - 12%Model Making - 20%Project Assignment - 30%Final exam - 20%
Domestic fee $1,190.00
International fee $6,488.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see School of Product Design on the departments and faculties page .