Nature, Culture and Sustainability

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
ARCH 5012
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Course ID
202202
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Art and Design
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Peter Walker
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course aims to examine our changing relationship with the environment and the idea of Nature, and the historical development of industrialization and mass-consumption. It explores alternative economic models such as the circular economy, and considers economic, cultural and social barriers affecting our collective path towards greater sustainability, and the role that design can play within these. The course considers sustainable design activism and the importance of public participation and collaborative, transprofessional approaches to addressing global concerns through sustainable design. This course aligns with the program's intent to provide specialist knowledge applicable to professional practice in art and design fields.

  • Nature/Culture
  • Waste, Systems And Engineering Change
  • Creative Agents Of Change

Course learning outcomes

  • Collaborate effectively to select and research a topic, analyse and synthesize primary and secondary sources, and present an argument employing effective communication to facilitate understanding and inspire action towards sustainable practices
  • Develop a critical position comparing multiple cultural and historical viewpoints and articulate this position in a well-structured written statement related to global issues in art and design
  • Analyse complex issues within the realm of sustainability, recognise intersecting needs, and evaluate the positioning and potential bias in proposed solutions to operate as an informed professional in the field
  • Construct and defend a coherent argument in essay form, demonstrating advanced knowledge of the subject, its literature, and apply academic research methodologies relevant to sustainability in consumer culture

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 30115
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 170
Available
Available 170
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus West ,
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus West ,
Class number
Class number 28087
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-15
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-15
Class number
Class number 29890
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-16
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-16

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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