Program Overview

Introduction to Design Studio: Production Unit

The Design Studio: Production unit, coded as KDA208, is an intermediate-level course offered by the University of Tasmania. This unit is designed to explore various prototyping methods through a series of design sprints, focusing on developing and strengthening sketching and prototyping skills.

Unit Details

• Unit Name: Design Studio: Production
• Unit Code: KDA208
• Credit Points: 12.5
• College/School: Sciences and Engineering
• School of Architecture and Design
• Discipline: Architecture & Design
• Coordinator: Mrs Sophia Holmes
• Available as an Elective: Yes
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Intermediate

Sustainable Development Goals

The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals, though specific goals are not listed in the provided context.

Availability

The unit is available in the following locations and study periods:

• Location: Hobart, Launceston
• Study Period: Semester 2
• Attendance Options: On-campus
• Available to: Domestic students, International students

Key Dates

• Start Date: 6/7/2026
• Census Date: 28/7/2026
• WW Date: 31/8/2026
• End Date: 25/10/2026

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

• Identify and analyse strategies and approaches for prototyping.
• Generate and refine prototypes through experimentation and reflection.
• Apply fundamental skills in design to communicate and critique with and for peers.
• Produce prototypes in response to a directed brief.

Fee Information

• Field of Education:
• Commencing Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Grandfathered Student Contribution: $1,020.00
• Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution: Not applicable
• Domestic Full Fee: $2,972.00

Teaching

The assessment for this unit includes:

• Reflection: 20%
• Design Sprints: Part 1: 35%
• Design Sprints: Part 2: 45%

Textbooks

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.