DSDN 101Pohewatanga ā-HoahoaDesign Visualisation
This course will use a range of visualisation methods to represent design concepts and elements. Methods used include hand drawing, photography, motion graphics, animation and video.
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Course details
- Dates
- 24 Feb 2025 to 22 Jun 2025
- Starts
- Trimester 1
- Fees
- NZ$1,022.25 for
- International fees
- NZ$4,939.50
- Lecture start times
- Tuesday 9.00am
- Friday 9.00am
- Campus
- Te Aro
- Estimated workload
- Approximately 150 hours or 9.4 hours per week for 16 weeks
- Points
- 15
Entry restrictions
- Prerequisites
- None
- Corequisites
- None
- Restrictions
- None
Taught by
School of Design Innovation—Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation
About this course
This is a core course in the first year of the Bachelor of Design Innovation. The course introduces students to, and develops their fluency in, visualisation methods specific to the representation of design elements and images, and how they potentially change over time. These are investigated through hand drawing and several digital techniques than can include photography, motion graphics, animation and video.
DSDN101 is an on-campus only course and is not available for distance study. This means all class sessions will be delivered in person at our Te Aro Campus.
Course learning objectives
Students who pass this course should be able to:
Assess a body of design knowledge and language that situates your design thinking and design process, within various modes of image making and visualisation.
Demonstrate proficientuse of the software and design strategies introduced in the course.
Demonstrate proficiency in a range of visual methods to develop and communicate design ideas.
Use a range of visual methods to communicate an appreciation of historical, cultural and contemporary design approaches.
How this course is taught
DSDN101 Lectures, studios and tutorials require in-person attendance. Lecture recordings will be made available in Nuku for subsequent revision.
Studio Culture Policy
The design studio operates at three levels of instruction: the whole class, the tutorial group, and the individual. The studio thus involves both collective and individual participation from individuals in the group. Tutors will be in the studio at all scheduled times undertaking group and individual instruction and reviewing project work. On-going discussion will be critical to the development of your design work. The Course Coordinator will be available during tutorial times and scheduled office hours to answer any specific questions you might have.
For the studio to operate effectively, students are expected to arrive on time, to be present for the whole studio session (unless there are reasons why they cannot), and to actively participate in group and one-to-one discussions with your Tutor.
It is also expected that students will bring to the studio sessions the appropriate equipment and supplies needed to work productively on the design projects and to complete this project work on time.
Students are expected to maintain an acceptable level of cleanliness and tidiness in the studio as outlined in the Studio Culture Policy, which is displayed in all studios. View the policy online at https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/wfadi/student-administration/current-students.
Assessment
- Project 1: Identify and Transform Mark: 30%
- Project 2: Shift and Reveal All assessment and submission requirements will be outlined in the project briefing document. Mark: 25%
- Project 3: Shift and Shake All assessment and submission requirements will be outlined in the project briefing document. Mark: 25%
- Progress-based Assessments (PBAs) Assessment requirements: Eight tasks (PBAs) that relate to specific project development or CLOs. Mark: 20%
Assessment dates and extensions
Once you've signed up to this course, you can use to see due dates for assessments and information about extensions.
Mandatory requirements
Find out what you must do to pass this course.
In addition to achieving an overall pass mark of at least 50% students must:
- All first year students must undergo the compulsory First Year Student Health & Safety Induction and Basic Machinery Training Workshop.
- All courses requiring access to the Main 3D Modelling Workshop Machinery or Digital Fabrication Equipment must comply with the WFADI Health & Safety Plan with regards to access, bookings and safety training.
If you believe that exceptional circumstances may prevent you from meeting the mandatory course requirements, contact the course coordinator for advice as soon as possible.
Group work
Group Work To be advised.
Lecture times and rooms
What you’ll need to get
Students will need to provide all materials and equipment as necessary for the completion of course work.
As the year progresses, you may find that you require other tools and materials that can often be sourced from the Faculty Resource Centre, art supply, craft and hardware stores located nearby. A list of required, recommended and suggested items is available in the Orientation Handbook.
It is recommended that you have your own laptop although computer facilities are available at the school. If you are purchasing a laptop and would like information on the minimum requirements, please contact the School Office. While digital cameras are available at the school, it is also recommended that students consider purchasing a simple digital camera (3.2mpxl minimum).
The Student Loan Scheme administered by StudyLink allows students to claim up to $1,000 for course related costs for each year of study.
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Selected offering
DSDN 101
24 Feb–22 Jun 2025
Trimester 1 · CRN 17120