The unit provides a greater understanding of design studio operation and management. Topics centre around the operation of a small business (design studio) and include setting a foundation for the business (goals and objectives), marketing principles for gaining clients, client relationship management, project management, costing projects, writing fee proposals, job cost reconciliation, establishing a schedule of fees, overview of tax systems and company structures (incorporated companies, sole trader, GST and other tax obligations) and understanding resourcing for small business. The perspective will be on professional practice and conduct. -- Course Website
Instructor: Robyn Robins
Prerequisites: DGN3106 or IDE3116 or IDE3106 or MMD3306 or MMD3308 or MMD3706 or VCO3106 or VCO3006
