General Information
This subject aims to introduce students to design thinking through graphic medium and representation. Students will explore drawing and visualisation as a means for creative action, and an aid to unlock design potential and strategies. Using a mixture of hand drawing and digital software, students will be introduced to fundamental ideation, drawing and modelling techniques through a series of skill development exercises covering graphic presentation using diagrams, storyboards, vignettes, and iterative sketching. Design assignments will allow students to explore the application of drawing and digital modelling techniques as design thinking tools to develop ideas, create technical drawings and visualise spatial imagination. Students will practise communication skills involved in organising and making presentation graphics in the form of design panel layout, portfolio, and in-class verbal presentation
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Details
Academic unit: Faculty of Society & Design Subject code: ARCH11-127 Subject title: Design Thinking and Visualisation Subject level: Undergraduate Semester/Year: January 2025 Credit points: 10.000 -
Delivery & attendance
Timetable: https://bond.edu.au/timetable Delivery mode: Standard Workload items: - Seminar: x5 (Total hours: 15) - Weekly seminar
- Computer Lab: x7 (Total hours: 21) - Computer Tutorial
- Personal Study Hours: x12 (Total hours: 84) - Recommended study hours
Attendance and learning activities: A minimum of 80% attendance during class sessions is required to assess the project process. -
Resources
Prescribed resources: Books
- Francis D. K. Ching,Steven P. Juroszek (2010). Design Drawing. n/a, UK John Wiley & Sons 416
- Sir Peter Cook (2014). Drawing: The Motive Force of Architecture. n/a, John Wiley & Sons 248
- Helmut Pottmann (2007). Architectural Geometry. n/a, Bentley Institute Press
- Italo Calvino (1997). Invisible Cities. n/a, Random House 162
Others
- Archistar (2023). Archistar. Available at: https://academy.archistar.ai/
iLearn@Bond & Email: iLearn@Bond is the Learning Management System at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, class recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment, and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications.
Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student.
To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au
| Academic unit: | Faculty of Society & Design |
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| Subject code: | ARCH11-127 |
| Subject title: | Design Thinking and Visualisation |
| Subject level: | Undergraduate |
| Semester/Year: | January 2025 |
| Credit points: | 10.000 |
| Timetable: | https://bond.edu.au/timetable |
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| Delivery mode: | Standard |
| Workload items: |
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| Attendance and learning activities: | A minimum of 80% attendance during class sessions is required to assess the project process. |
| Prescribed resources: | Books
Others
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| iLearn@Bond & Email: | iLearn@Bond is the Learning Management System at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, class recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment, and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au |
Enrolment requirements
| Requisites: |
Nil |
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| Restrictions: |
Nil |
Assurance of learning
Assurance of Learning means that universities take responsibility for creating, monitoring and updating curriculum, teaching and assessment so that students graduate with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need for employability and/or further study.
At Bond University, we carefully develop subject and program outcomes to ensure that student learning in each subject contributes to the whole student experience. Students are encouraged to carefully read and consider subject and program outcomes as combined elements.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge and skills that will be achieved on completion of the program. If you are undertaking this subject as part of a degree program, you should refer to the relevant degree program outcomes and graduate attributes as they relate to this subject.
Subject Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject the learner will be able to:
- Demonstrate creative design thinking and the ability to conceptualise and visualise ideas through graphical representation using various media.
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic orthographic projection and perspective techniques.
- Demonstrate application of digital modelling and rendering skills.
- Compose, and construct representations and images using various digital media.
- Demonstrate skills and techniques in graphic layout and verbal presentation.
Generative Artificial Intelligence in Assessment
The University acknowledges that Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) tools are an important facet of contemporary life. Their use in assessment is considered in line with students’ development of the skills and knowledge which demonstrate learning outcomes and underpin study and career success. Instructions on the use of Gen-AI are given for each assessment task; it is your responsibility to adhere to these instructions.
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Assessment details
Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed Portfolio Drawing skill development exercises documented as interim Portfolio 15.00% Week 3 1,2,5 Creative Project 2D visualisation through drawings and representations 30.00% Week 7 1,2,3,5 Creative Project 3D visualisation through spatial narrative 30.00% Week 11 2,3,4,5 Portfolio Curated portfolio containing design process and creative projects' outcomes. 25.00% Week 12 1,2,3,4,5 - * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
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Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria
High Distinction 85-100 Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. Distinction 75-84 Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. Credit 65-74 Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. Pass 50-64 Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. Fail 0-49 Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
| Type | Task | % | Timing* | Outcomes assessed |
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| Portfolio | Drawing skill development exercises documented as interim Portfolio | 15.00% | Week 3 | 1,2,5 |
| Creative Project | 2D visualisation through drawings and representations | 30.00% | Week 7 | 1,2,3,5 |
| Creative Project | 3D visualisation through spatial narrative | 30.00% | Week 11 | 2,3,4,5 |
| Portfolio | Curated portfolio containing design process and creative projects' outcomes. | 25.00% | Week 12 | 1,2,3,4,5 |
- * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
Assessment criteria
| High Distinction | 85-100 | Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. |
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| Distinction | 75-84 | Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. |
| Credit | 65-74 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. |
| Pass | 50-64 | Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. |
| Fail | 0-49 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. |
Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
Study Information
Submission procedures
Students must check the iLearn@Bond subject site for detailed assessment information and submission procedures.
Policy on late submission and extensions
A late penalty will be applied to all overdue assessment tasks unless an extension is granted by the subject coordinator. The standard penalty will be 10% of marks awarded to that assessment per day late with no assessment to be accepted seven days after the due date. Where a student is granted an extension, the penalty of 10% per day late starts from the new due date.
Academic Integrity
Bond University‘s Student Code of Conduct Policy , Student Charter, Academic Integrity Policy and our Graduate Attributes guide expectations regarding student behaviour, their rights and responsibilities. Information on these topics can be found on our Academic Integrity webpage recognising that academic integrity involves demonstrating the principles of integrity (honesty, fairness, trust, professionalism, courage, responsibility, and respect) in words and actions across all aspects of academic endeavour.
Staff are required to report suspected misconduct. This includes all types of plagiarism, cheating, collusion, fabrication or falsification of data/content or other misconduct relating to assessment such as the falsification of medical certificates for assessment extensions. The longer term personal, social and financial consequences of misconduct can be severe, so please ask for help if you are unsure.
If your work is subject to an inquiry, you will be given an opportunity to respond and appropriate support will be provided. Academic work under inquiry will not be marked until the process has concluded. Penalties for misconduct include a warning, reduced grade, a requirement to repeat the assessment, suspension or expulsion from the University.
Feedback on assessment
Feedback on assessment will be provided to students according to the requirements of the Assessment Procedure Schedule A - Assessment Communication Procedure.
Whilst in most cases feedback should be provided within two weeks of the assessment submission due date, the Procedure should be checked if the assessment is linked to others or if the subject is a non-standard (e.g., intensive) subject.
Accessibility and Inclusion Support
Support is available to students where a physical, mental or neurological condition exists that would impact the student’s capacity to complete studies, exams or assessment tasks. For effective support, special requirement needs should be arranged with the University in advance of or at the start of each semester, or, for acute conditions, as soon as practicable after the condition arises. Reasonable adjustments are not guaranteed where applications are submitted late in the semester (for example, when lodged just prior to critical assessment and examination dates).
As outlined in the Accessibility and Inclusion Policy, to qualify for support, students must meet certain criteria. Students are also required to meet with the Accessibility and Inclusion Advisor who will ensure that reasonable adjustments are afforded to qualifying students.
For more information and to apply online, visit BondAbility.
Subject curriculum
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Drawing and Communication
Orthographic projection, perspective, diagrams, storyboards, measured drawing, entourage and iterative sketching.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate creative design thinking and the ability to conceptualise and visualise ideas through graphical representation using various media.
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic orthographic projection and perspective techniques.
- Compose, and construct representations and images using various digital media.
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Design thinking
Observation, Analysis through drawing media, Visualisation, Narrative thinking, Reflection.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic orthographic projection and perspective techniques.
- Demonstrate application of digital modelling and rendering skills.
- Compose, and construct representations and images using various digital media.
- Demonstrate skills and techniques in graphic layout and verbal presentation.
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Presentation
Panel layout, portfolio and verbal presentation.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate creative design thinking and the ability to conceptualise and visualise ideas through graphical representation using various media.
- Compose, and construct representations and images using various digital media.
- Demonstrate skills and techniques in graphic layout and verbal presentation.