Postgraduate - UnitPPR4002 - Professional practice and business planning for design

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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
Organisational Unit	Department of Design
Offered	Caulfield First semester 2014 (Day) Caulfield Second semester 2014 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Ms Robyn Robins

Synopsis

This unit investigates project and design research management strategies. Topics include research methods and their application, design (research) criteria, client's intentions, market identification and user needs, manufacturing and environmental issues. Management issues, contracts - contract law, planning and administration, statutory authority approvals, cost planning, staff resource allocation, and budget planning.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will:

be able to identify key issues which influence the outcome of design projects
be capable of planning design research
be able to effectively communicate design research criteria which meets management objectives
be aware of planning and scheduling methods for the implementation of design projects
understand the role and consequences of design contracts
be aware of human resource issues on budget planning

Assessment

Business plan (3500 words) 60%
Individual contribution 10%
Class paper (1500 words) 30%

Chief examiner(s)

Mr Gene Bawden

Workload requirements

2 hours of lectures/tutorials and 10 hours of independent study.

Prerequisites

Entry into the Master of Design by coursework.

Prohibitions

PPR3108, PPR3107, PPR3712