6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL
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Offered
- First semester 2018 (On-campus block of classes)
- First semester (extended) 2018 (On-campus block of classes)
- Second semester 2018 (On-campus block of classes)
Prerequisites
Admission to the double award Master of Industrial Design with South East University, China.
Synopsis
The unit develops an understanding and appreciation of current design research practice and methods. Regular group and individual critiques of the design research applied to a project will be undertaken. Both the intentions of students and the results of their work are debated in group discussions and critical sessions. Students will be expected to demonstrate a capability to investigate design research as part of design practice. Admission to the double award Master of Industrial Design with South East University, China.
Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Investigate a range of current design research methods for design practice;
- Evaluate and apply design research methods to a design project, demonstrating a synthesis of complex theories, concepts and propositions.
- Communicate specific design strategies and methodologies, reflecting on the outcomes of design research in design practice.
Assessment
Assignments totaling 100%
Workload requirements
Block mode: 36 hours and 108 hours independent study.
On Campus: 4 hours and 8 hours of independent study per week
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