TCE Object Design (UCP)

TCE Object Design

What will I learn?

• Design practice and processes 
• Production skills 
• Designers and their approach to design problems 
• Exposure to a University symposium

Learning activities may include: 

• Attending a symposium with designer talks and workshops at UTAS 
• Working at school on the design and development of an object that addresses the design brief 
• Technical instruction and mentoring from a university mentor to support the design and making of your design response 
• Exhibiting work in a public exhibition
• Producing a journal reflecting your design development 
• Writing a designer’s statement about your work

As Object Design enrolments begin partway through Term 2, all students wishing to participate must enrol in Design and Production, Media Production (Video) Level 3 or Computer Graphics & Design Level 3 before eventually transferring to Object Design. 

Important Note: Students may only study Object Design once over Year 11/12.

Why should I consider this course?

• This program is offered as part of the University of Tasmania’s University Connections Program and counts towards your TCE & ATAR
• Begin a university course whilst still at school
• For more information, please visit the UTAS website

What Skills does this course provide?

• Design development in response to a brief 
• Documenting design processes in a journal
• Technical skills in working with the materials and finishes for an object 
• Producing a finished designed object

What Pathway Options does this course provide?

Successful completion of this subject may give you the opportunity to gain credit towards a future UTAS course.