Computation in Design Atelier
23–24
B-DC 332
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
Semester 2
Semester 2
Computation in Design
B-DC 332
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
Semester 2
23–24
Semester 2
The Atelier
1
B-DC 332
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
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.
23–24
Semester 2
The Atelier
2
B-DC 332
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
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.
23–24
Semester 2
The Atelier
B-DC 332
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
23–24
Semester 2
Computation in Design
B-DC 332
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
Resources
Semester 2
23–24
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.
B-DC 332
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
23–24
Semester 2
23–24
Semester 2
1
2
3
4
Cohort meets for semester intro and group consultation, review of project and dissertation progress
B-DC 332
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
Tuesday
Thursday
Cohort briefing session at D501
Cohort
Individual
Atelier
Atelier
Atelier
Atelier
Atelier
Individual
Individual
All
All
Individual
All
All
23–24
Semester 2
Atelier
Atelier
5
6
7
8
no class, project week
22–23
22–23
B-DC 332
Semester 2
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
Individual Project Consultation 1:
Progress discussion and moving forward
(sign-up group 1, project)
Individual Project Consultation 2:
Progress discussion and moving forward
(sign-up group 2, project)
CPJ work-check
no class. project week
Individual Dissertation Consultation 3:
Final feedback
(sign-up group 1, dissertation)
Atelier
Individual Dissertation Consultation 4:
Final feedback
(sign-up group 2, dissertation)
Atelier
Atelier
Dissertation due
Atelier
Meeting for all: Status check of designed outcomes, to discuss next steps especially for week 8 and leading up to Open Studios on week 12
Cohort
All
Atelier
Individual
All
Individual
All
Tuesday
Thursday
Individual
9
10
11
12
22–23
22–23
B-DC 332
Semester 2
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
Atelier
Cohort briefing session at D501
Project work in progress consultation 2:
(sign-up group 2, project)
Atelier
Open Studios preparation
All to present and test run in the studio
Roundtable
Atelier
Open Studios
Cohort
Roundtable
Atelier
n/a
Atelier
Cohort
CPJ work-check
All
All
Individual
Cohort
All
Tuesday
Thursday
Individual
Project work in progress consultation 1:
(sign-up group 1, project)
13
14
15
22–23
22–23
B-DC 332
Semester 2
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
n/a
Independent Study
n/a
Independent Study
n/a
Viva Voce, students present their projects
16
Project work in progress consultation 3:(sign-up group 1, project)
Roundtable
Atelier
Individual
Atelier
All
Tuesday
Thursday
Project work in progress consultation 4:(sign-up group 2, project)
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
Additional Labs
22–23
22–23
B-DC 332
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
Semester 2
Computation in Design Lab with Andreas
Image Making with Andri and Tito
Wednesdays afternoon
Wednesday afternoon
Appointment by signup
Week 3–13
Photography with Isidro
Moving Image with Kelvin
Tuesday afternoon
Thursday afternoon
Prepare for Week 2
22–23
22–23
B-DC 332
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
Semester 2
Project: updates based on December feedback, students to prepare accordingly and show progress for both dissertation and project.
(sign-up group 2, project)
Tuesday
Thursday
Cohort briefing session at D501
You can present your work on a (your) table if your work makes use of physical artefacts. If these are interactive, demonstrate them, get your lecturer to test. 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 shared spreadsheet by latest Monday 15 Jan, 10am.
Expected dissertation progress: Introduction, Approaches/Methods and Discussion
Prepare for Week 3
22–23
22–23
B-DC 332
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
Semester 2
Individual Dissertation Consultation 1:
Progress discussion
(sign-up group 1, dissertation)
Tuesday
Thursday
Project, group: Show and tell of prototypes, proposed developments, pin-up and feedback
(sign-up group 1, project)
Prepare for Week 4
22–23
22–23
B-DC 332
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
Semester 2
Project, group: Show and tell of prototypes, proposed developments, pin-up and feedback (sign-up group 2, project)
Tuesday
Thursday
Individual Dissertation Consultation 2:
Progress discussion
(sign-up group 2, dissertation)
Prepare for Week 5
22–23
22–23
B-DC 332
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
Semester 2
Individual Project Consultation 1:
Progress discussion and moving forward
(sign-up group 1, project)
Tuesday
Thursday
Individual Dissertation Consultation 3:
Final feedback
(sign-up group 1, dissertation)
Prepare for Week 6
22–23
22–23
B-DC 332
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
Semester 2
Individual Project Consultation 2:
Progress discussion and moving forward
(sign-up group 2, project)
Tuesday
Thursday
Individual Dissertation Consultation 4:
Final feedback
(sign-up group 2, dissertation)
Prepare for Week 7
22–23
22–23
B-DC 332
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
Semester 2
Meeting for all: Status check of designed outcomes to discuss next steps, especially for week 8 and leading up to open studios in week 12.
Tuesday
Thursday
Dissertation submission
The deadline for submission is
Tue 20 Feb 2024, 9:30am.
Open Studios Week 12
22–23
22–23
B-DC 332
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
Semester 2
All Students to set up their works at their tables. Visitors throughout the week will come to view your works. Mandatory for all students.
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
Assessable Items
Independent Study
22–23
22–23
B-DC 332
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
Semester 2
Assessable Items
Deliverables
1. Practical Portfolio
2. Creative Process Journal
3. Submission Form
Body of work, negotiated with your supervisor
22–23
22–23
B-DC 332
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
Semester 2
Assessable Items
Deliverables / Practical Portfolio / Body of Work
1.1. Cover Document
1.2. Catalogue of Making
1.3. Archive
1.4. Presentation Deck
22–23
22–23
B-DC 332
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
Semester 2
Assessable Items
Deliverables / Portfolio / Creative Process Journal
In order of preference
Web folder containing HTML, CSS and JS (if applicable) files for websites with considerations for basic web design and development
or PDF (compulsory) and printed copy (optional) for physical multipage documents with considerations for basic page design and production
or URL for Google Docs for online multipage documents with consideration for online document features and capabilities
22–23
22–23
B-DC 332
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
Semester 2
Viva Voce
This is a 7-minute presentation in front of a panel
• Introduce yourself
• Establish the context for your project
(background, rationale, key concepts)
• Summarise your project in a statement
(design statement / artist statement / problem statement / manifesto)
• Give a summary of your body of work (demo if necessary)
• Where relevant, cover user/audience concerns and user testing/response (if any)
• Thank the panel
Week 16
22–23
22–23
B-DC 332
Graduation Project
Computation in Design
Semester 2
Viva Voce
Final Presentation
cid-atelier-2324-semester-2
By Andreas Schlegel
