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Design Theory and Culture
University of Sydney - Direct Enroll Program
Sydney, Australia
Dates: 7/23/25 - 11/30/25
Design Theory and Culture
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: University of Sydney
Location: Sydney, Australia
Primary Subject Area: Creative Design
Instruction in: English
Course Code: DESN1001
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 100
Recommended Semester Credits: 4
Prerequisites: None
DESCRIPTION
The role of design, and the designer, within contemporary society, is continuously evolving. This unit provides a concise overview of the evolution of design over the last century, drawing on some of the prominent theoretical frameworks, practices and perspectives that have influenced and shaped the discipline. In this unit, students will explore the shift from traditional production-based practices to human-centred design and more recent thinking around decolonised and post-anthropogenic futures. In interrogating discourse of design theory and culture, students will develop the fundamental principles and skills of scholarly research in the discipline, including locating and evaluating sources, critical thinking and reflection.