Postgraduate - UnitMDS5022 - Design theory workshop

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Offered	Caulfield First semester 2012 (Day) Caulfield Second semester 2012 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Vince Dziekan

Synopsis

Design Theory Workshop examines theoretical models and investigative methods in contemporary research. The candidate develops a conceptual framework of studio research and exegesis that identifies the relations between research intention and research method.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will:

have identified a conceptual framework for the research;
be able to argue the logic of their research process;
be able to situate the relevance of their research within a contemporary context;
have translated an aspect of their enquiry into a relevant form of scholarship to the field of research (i.e. academic poster, abstract, conference paper, journal article, research report);
be equipped to sustain an exegetical elaboration of their research.