TCE Object Design (UCP)

TCE Object Design

🎓Course TypePre-tertiary University Connections Program
TASC CodeFSF104
TCE Points15
⏱Hours150
✔️StandardNA
📚Prerequisites

Excellent progress in Design and Production or 

an equivalent subject.

📎Desirable prior 

experiences

A keen interest in chosen specialisation and design.
📝AssessmentExternal assessment through UTAS.

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. 

 

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