Design Studies 10, 20, 30
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Course Configurations

Design Studies 10

Design Studies 20

Design Studies 30

Suggested Modules for Middle Level PAA Survey Courses

Module 1: Introduction to Design Studies (Core)
Module Code
DEST1
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
5-7
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Explore design studies and the stages of a design process.
Module 2: Principles and Elements of Design (Core)
Module Code
DEST2
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
5-7
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 1
Explore common principles and elements of design.
Module 3: The Modelling and Prototyping Process (Optional)
Module Code
DEST3
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
7-12
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 2
Investigate the role of modelling and prototyping in the design process.
Module 4: The Engineering Process (Optional)
Module Code
DEST4
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
7-10
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 2
Investigate the engineering design process.
Module 5: The Creative Process (Core)
Module Code
DEST5
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
7-10
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 2
Investigate the steps in a creative design process.
Module 7: Design Fundamentals - Architecture and Interior Design (Core)
Module Code
DEST7
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
8-10
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 2
Apply the design process in designing a three-dimensional space.
Module 8: Universal Design (Core)
Module Code
DEST8
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
7-10
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 2
Assess the importance and value of universal design in designing products and spaces.
Module 11: Aesthetics and Function in Design (Core)
Module Code
DEST11
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
10-12
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 2
Investigate the relationship between aesthetics and function in design.
Module 12: Modeling - Form (Optional)
Module Code
DEST12
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
8-10
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 2
Construct a model that focuses on form.
Module 14: Free Hand Sketching (Core)
Module Code
DEST14
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
8-10
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 2
Create free hand sketches demonstrating layout and proportion to illustrate ideas and support design processes.
Module 17: Two-Dimensional Design Processes and Materials (Optional)
Module Code
DEST17
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
5-8
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 15
Design solutions to a given two-dimensional design problem.
Module 18: Critique (Core)
Module Code
DEST18
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-5
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 11
Critique proposed design solutions to improve overall design.
Module 31: Sustainable Design (Core)
Module Code
DEST31
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
5-7
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 28
Simulate making informed, responsible consumer decisions related to environmental design.