TCE Object Design (UCP)
TCE Object Design
| 🎓Course Type | Pre-tertiary University Connections Program |
|---|---|
| TASC Code | FSF104 |
| TCE Points | 15 |
| ⏱Hours | 150 |
| ✔️Standard | NA |
| 📚Prerequisites | Excellent progress in Design and Production or an equivalent subject. |
📎Desirable prior experiences | A keen interest in chosen specialisation and design. |
| 📝Assessment | External assessment through UTAS. |
What will I learn?
- Design practice and processes
- Production skills
- Designers and their approach to design problems
- University life
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.
