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MDS5031

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

18 September 2017 27 December 2024
Monash University

Postgraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelPostgraduate
FacultyFaculty of Art, Design and Architecture
OfferedCaulfield First semester 2012 (Day)
Coordinator(s)Dr Vince Dziekan

Synopsis

Research Methods for Design introduces the candidates to methodology in the critical context of contemporary design practice. The unit is undertaken at the initial stages of the research degree and encourages candidates to conceptualise their research project across theory and practice within a field of inquiry.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will:

  1. have developed a critical awareness to research in their discipline;
  2. have developed an understanding of methodologies in contemporary design research;
  3. have developed a critical approach to the identification and analysis of bibliographic sources;
  4. have developed an understanding of research ethics and research integrity;
  5. appreciate the difference between professional practice in their discipline and research in their discipline;
  6. have prepared for MDes(Res) confirmation.

Assessment

Annotated Bibliography (1500 words), or equivalent project work: 25%
Literature Review (3500 words), or equivalent project work: 75%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Vince Dziekan

Contact hours

2 hour seminar and 10 independent study hours per week

Co-requisites

Admission in MDesign (by research)

Prohibitions

ADM5001