6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL
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Synopsis
This unit runs in parallel with the chosen studio program to reinforce the intellectual and design contexts for the studio exploration. Activities include ongoing reflection, documentation and contextualisation of students' research. Students will be expected to articulate processes, findings and implications uncovered through the studio project.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit students will:
- Demonstrate reflective approaches for the production of design research;
- Document and communicate the processes and findings of a design research project;
- Locate their work in relation to socio-economic, cultural, design and intellectual developments relevant to design;
- Select and apply appropriate design research concepts, strategies and methods;
- Understand and apply the rules of occupational health and safety appropriate to the discipline practice.
Assessment
100% in-semester assessment
Workload requirements
12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study, or equivalent.
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