Postgraduate - UnitMDS5031 - Research methods in design

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Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Offered	Caulfield First semester 2013 (Day) Caulfield Second semester 2013 (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:

have developed a critical awareness to research in their discipline
have developed an understanding of methodologies in contemporary design research
have developed a critical approach to the identification and analysis of bibliographic sources
have developed an understanding of research ethics and research integrity
appreciate the difference between professional practice in their discipline and research in their discipline;
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 8 independent study hours per week

Co-requisites

Admission in MDesign (by research)

Prohibitions

ADM5001