Design: Environment (DSGN2200)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
Architecture, Design, Planning
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Studio 4 Hours/ Week
Prerequisite
4 DSGN units at level 1
Restricted
Enrolment restricted to BDes program and students taking a Design Minor only. Study abroad students must seek Head of School's permission to enrol.
Assessment methods
Design Project: Technique, Process, Proposition 40% Design Project: Developed Design 60%
Course enquiries
Assoc. Prof Paola Leardini (p.leardini@uq.edu.au)
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course will address concepts of sustainability and resilience that can inform design in response to environmental change. The ethical dimension of design thinking will be emphasised in tackling issues and problems that have wide social and economic impact. Learning is undertaken in a collaborative studio setting where students will develop a sensibility for strategic design thinking and critical discussion.
Archived offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 16/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2023 (24/07/2023 - 18/11/2023) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2022 (25/07/2022 - 19/11/2022) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
