Entry Requirements

• There is no entry requirement for this course

Modules Covered

• Course introduction
• Initiating the design process
• Identifying the design issues and problems
• Generating alternative design ideas in response to the design issues and problems to demonstrate the potential of possibilities of these initial ideas 
• Applying fundamental design principles to the development and refinement of design ideas and solutions
• Developing the criteria for selecting design ideas and concepts that meet the requirement of the design brief for further development and refinement
• Developing strategies to further develop and refine the selected design ideas and concepts
• Developing the design with reference to a wide context or several contacts within the parameters of the design brief
• Developing the design in consideration of the factors that may influence the design solutions
• Evaluate the quality of design solution in meeting the requirements of the brief 
• Developing measures to ensure progress in the design development
• Briefing on course Underpinning Knowledge and Performance Statements
• Presentation of research and group discussions
• Debrief

Delivery Mode

• Full time

Duration

• 9 weeks

Timetable

• 7pm - 10pm 
• Once per week
• Contact hours: 27 Hours

Course Material

• Basic Design 08 : Design Thinking ( By Gavin Ambrose; Paul Harris)

Commencement Dates

• January
• February
• March
• April
• May 
• June
• July
• August
• September
• October
• November
• December

Assessment Methods

There will be a short test to evaluate student's understanding of the course.

Awards

Successful graduates from this programme will be issued a Statement of Attainment from WDA.

Note: Local Students may receive course fee subsidy of up to 95% and may use their SkillsFuture credits to pay for the course.