TDN5001 - Research methods in industrial design - 2018

The unit develops the capacity to confidently engage in 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.

Upon successful completion of this unit students will be able to:

1. Investigate a range of current design research methods for design practice;
2. Evaluate and apply design research methods to a design project, demonstrating a synthesis of complex theories, concepts and propositions;
3. Communicate specific design strategies and approaches reflecting on the outcomes of design research in design practice;
4. Clearly articulate a design methodology and its critical application to the discourse of a design practice.

Preliminary review and analysis (30%)

Exegetical presentation (70%)

Block mode: 36 hours and 108 hours independent study; On campus: 4 contact hours and 8 hours of independent study per week.

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