Computation in Design Atelier
22–23
22–23
B-DC 332
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
Semester 2
Semester 2
Computation in Design
22–23
22–23
B-DC 332
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
Semester 2
Semester 2
The Atelier
1
22–23
22–23
B-DC 332
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
Semester 2
This atelier looks at design from the lens of computation. In particular, we take an expansive view of technology and how objects relate to us, to others. The other here may even include things, organisms, machines, spaces, or other species.
Much of the learning is inductive—build and test first, gather evidence and think critically, reflect on your explorations, see what a process, an artefact, affords you as a design researcher, and decide on the next series of steps in an incremental process. Our approach here will oscillate between design practice and design research–writing and making.
The Atelier
2
22–23
22–23
B-DC 332
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
Semester 2
During the second semester students will further develop and conclude their dissertation and their graduation project.
Weekly sessions are held as individual, group or cohort sessions. Additional roundtable discussions and the open studio in week 12 provide opportunities to receive feedback and practice presentation skills.
The work and class workload is predominantly self-directed work or consultation. At the end of the semester, practical outcomes will be presented in a college-wide graduation showcase.
The Atelier
22–23
22–23
B-DC 332
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
Semester 2
Computation in Design
22–23
22–23
B-DC 332
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
Semester 2
Resources
Semester 2
22–23
22–23
B-DC 332
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
Semester 2
Resources
Explore
Ideate
Make
Test
Share
Weekly Schedule
We will meet on a weekly basis Tuesdays 9:30am and Thursdays 9.30am in D301 for individual or group sessions. For a breakdown of the weekly schedule, navigate downwards.
22–23
22–23
B-DC 332
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
Semester 2
1
2
3
4
Cohort meets for dissertation briefing. Atelier meets afterwards.
22–23
22–23
B-DC 332
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
Semester 2
Dissertation
Studio
Cohort Seminar 1:
Sharing session of student projects by atelier.
Individual Consultation 1:
Dissertation progress, Introduction and Discussion
Project review and progress: show and tell of prototypes, proposed developments, presentation slides, pin-up and critique (if and where applicable)
Individual Consultation 2:
Disseration progress
Individual Studio Consultation 1:
Practical work progress
Cohort
Cohort
All
Atelier
Atelier
Individual Studio Consultation 2:
Practical work progress
Atelier
Group Consultation 1:
Sharing of progress, discussion and peer-feedback
Atelier
Atelier
Atelier
All
Individual
Individual
Individual
All
Individual
All
5
6
7
8
no class, project week
22–23
22–23
B-DC 332
Semester 2
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
Dissertation
Studio
Cohort Seminar 2:
Sharing session of student projects by atelier.
Individual Studio Consultation 3:
Practical work and dissertation review
CPJ work-check
no class. project week
Individual Consultation 3:
Final feedback
Atelier
Individual Consultation 4:
Final feedback
Atelier
Atelier
Dissertation due
Atelier
Group Studio Consultation 2:
Status check of designed outcomes, prepare some pin-up to discuss next steps especially for week 8
Cohort
All
All
Atelier
Individual
All
Individual
All
9
10
11
12
22–23
22–23
B-DC 332
Semester 2
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
Dissertation
Studio
n/a
Atelier
Cohort Seminar 3:
Sharing session of student projects by atelier.
Studio work 3:
Practical work progress
Atelier
Studio work 4: Status check of designed outcomes, prepare for Open Studios
n/a
Atelier
Open Studios
Cohort
n/a
Atelier
n/a
Atelier
Open Studios briefing
Roundtable (Tuesday PM)
Roundtable (Tuesday AM)
Alumni Roundtable (Tuesday PM)
Cohort
CPJ work-check
All
All
Individual
Cohort
All
13
14
15
22–23
22–23
B-DC 332
Semester 2
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
Dissertation
Studio
n/a
Independent Study
n/a
Independent Study
n/a
Viva Voce, students present their projects
16
Studio work 5:
Practical work progress, closing notes.
Atelier
n/a
Atelier
Atelier
Individual
What to be mindful of this semester
22–23
22–23
B-DC 332
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
Semester 2
Time management
Timely preparation for deadlines
Be proactive and work independently
Ask for advice or help before stressing out
Prepare for consultation meetings
Take time to rest
Prepare for Week 2
22–23
22–23
B-DC 332
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
Semester 2
Project review and progress
show and tell of prototypes, proposed developments, presentation slides, pin-up and critique (if and where applicable)
Tuesday
Thursday
Individual Consultation Dissertation progress:
Introduction, Approaches/Methods and Discussion
You can present your work on a (your) table if your work makes use of physical artefacts. If these are interactive, demonstrate and have your peers test them. If your work is mostly screen-based, present and demo your work on a bigger screen.
Share link to your latest dissertation document with Andreas via email by Wednesday 11 Jan 2023 4pm.
Prepare for Week 3
22–23
22–23
B-DC 332
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
Semester 2
Individual Consultation
Practical work progress
Tuesday
Thursday
Individual Consultation Dissertation progress:
Introduction, Approaches/Methods and Discussion
Prepare for Week 4
22–23
22–23
B-DC 332
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
Semester 2
Individual Consultation
Practical work progress
Tuesday
Thursday
Individual Consultation Dissertation progress:
Introduction, Approaches/Methods and Discussion
Prepare for Week 5
22–23
22–23
B-DC 332
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
Semester 2
Cohort Seminar 2:
Sharing session of student projects by atelier. For the Computation in Design atelier Ariel will present her project development.
Tuesday
Thursday
Individual Consultation Dissertation progress:
Introduction, Approaches/Methods and Discussion
Prepare for Week 6
22–23
22–23
B-DC 332
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
Semester 2
Individual Consultation
Final feedback on Further Research, Conclusion, Submission preparation.
Tuesday
Thursday
Individual Consultation Dissertation progress:
Feedback on Discussion, Further Research, Conclusion.
Prepare for Week 7
22–23
22–23
B-DC 332
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
Semester 2
Group Studio Consultation 2: Status check of designed outcomes, prepare some pin-up to discuss next steps
Tuesday
Thursday
Dissertation submission
Week 8 will be project week and time should be invested in developing your practical work and to update and prepare your CPJ for review in week 10.
Week 8–13
22–23
22–23
B-DC 332
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
Semester 2
Project development and consultations
Week 14–15
22–23
22–23
B-DC 332
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
Semester 2
Viva
Independent Study
Week 16
22–23
22–23
B-DC 332
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
Semester 2