This first year unit is an introduction to the opportunities, principles and processes of the digital design environment in the field of industrial design. Students will develop fundamental 2D and 3D digital design communication skills, knowledge and methodologies acquired through problem-based design projects. The design process will be applied through design projects to produce creative solutions.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Relate the application of digital software to creative expression in design;

2. Apply fundamental techniques for digitally generating products of low complexity; and
3. Recognize the potential of digital design communication techniques for the industrial design profession.

Graduate attributes

1. 含羞草视频 graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. 含羞草视频 graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. 含羞草视频 graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. 含羞草视频 graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. 含羞草视频 graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. 含羞草视频 graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. 含羞草视频 graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. 含羞草视频 graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. 含羞草视频 graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. 含羞草视频 graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

8330 Digital Environment.

Assumed knowledge

None.