MDS5031

Research methods in design (6 points)

(A&D)

Leader:

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2003 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2003 (Flexible)
Caulfield Second semester 2003 (Flexible)
Caulfield First semester 2004 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2004 (Flexible)
Caulfield Second semester 2004 (Flexible)

Synopsis: This unit provides a critical framework in which research graduates in design test and shape the theoretical content of their work for the initial stages of the studio research. The unit assists students in establishing an appropriate combination of intuition and science in the analysis of existing designs and the formulation of new design concepts. Examples are taken from various design areas but with methodological implications beyond any given specialisation.

Assessment: Assignment 1 (1500 words): 25% Assignment 2 (3500 words): 75%

Contact Hours: 2 hour seminar and 10 independent study hours per week

Corequisites: Enrolment in 3111

Prohibitions: ADM5001