420113 Project Application
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Credit points: 6 cp
Result type: Grade and marks
Requisite(s): 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04434 Master of Technology Management OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04435 Executive Master of Technology Management
Description
In this subject, students apply their learning in practice. Students are introduced to the human centred design methods and design thinking methods used for product development drawing on problems identified from individual professional settings and are invited to explore opportunities to apply these approaches in the context of their own professional practice.
Students first develop a prototype solution to a real world challenge in response to the insights from research in project proposal design. They learn methods for ideating, developing and testing prototypes with stakeholders. In the second stage students further test prototypes along with underlying business models to validate assumptions around how value is created, delivered and captured.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
| 1. | Identifying and integrating a range of needs and motivations within product design and application. (B.1) |
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| 2. | Design effective interventions to deliver intended business outcomes. (C.1) |
| 3. | Demonstrate an ability to use a range of HCD techniques and methods. (D.1) |
| 4. | Reflect on iterative learning process to align with professional development. (F.1) |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes specifically to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs):
- Socially Responsible: FEIT graduates identify, engage, and influence stakeholders, and apply expert judgment establishing and managing constraints, conflicts and uncertainties within a hazards and risk framework to define system requirements and interactivity. (B.1)
- Design Oriented: FEIT graduates apply problem solving, design thinking and decision-making methodologies in new contexts or to novel problems, to explore, test, analyse and synthesise complex ideas, theories or concepts. (C.1)
- Technically Proficient: FEIT graduates apply theoretical, conceptual, software and physical tools and advanced discipline knowledge to research, evaluate and predict future performance of systems characterised by complexity. (D.1)
- Reflective: FEIT graduates critically self-review their own and others' performance with a high level of responsibility to improve and practice competently for the benefit of professional practice and society. (F.1)
Teaching and learning strategies
This subject has six modules delivered online over a period of six weeks. Students work through each module at their own pace and momentum is maintained through weekly interactive activity attached to each theme and/or concept within the modules. In each module, content is delivered in CANVAS through a combination of learning materials, questions/activities and short video presentation. Over the six weeks, there are three synchronous one hour online interactive sessions, facilitated by teaching staff, that discuss the module and provide opportunities for task-based group activity, discussion on subject materials, feedback on learning progress and Q & A sessions. The assessment tasks are built on each other in an effective way to reflect on the feedback for earlier tasks and inform later tasks.
A range of HCD methods will be learned and applied to generate insights, refine the problem based on these insights and develop a prototype to be tested with stakeholders. In this second stage students further test prototypes along with underlying business models to validate assumptions around how value is created, delivered and captured.
The final task is a personal reflection to ensure that students deeply embed the learning in their own professional context and personal development plan. Giving, receiving, using and reflecting on feedback is a critical part of learning in this subject.
Content (topics)
Module 1 : Introduction to design thinking and Initial problem framing
- Problem framing and developing ‘How Might We…” statements
- Developing a point of view based on insights from research
- Review empathy maps and journey maps Module 2 : Reframing based on insights
- Stakeholders mapping and engagement plan
- Expert interviews
- Insights generation and reframing Module 3 : Ideation and prototyping
- Ideation and prototyping
- Methods for prototyping (eg. paper, digital, storyboarding)
- Understanding worldviews, assumptions and bias
Module 4 : Iteration and testing
- Introduction to business model canvas
- Develop an elevator pitch
- Assumption mapping and business model testing
- Iterating and testing prototype Module 5 : Exploring unintended consequences and pitching
- Technology power and unintended consequences
- Refining business model
- Diffusion of innovation framework
- Presentation and pitching skills Module 6 : Reflexivity
- Reflective writing practice
- Double loop learning
- Final presentation and retrospective
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Initial prototype design - Develop an initial prototype solution for a real-world professional challenge demonstrating knowledge of methods for prototyping
| Intent: | Demonstrate the ability to develop a prototype solution based on opportunities identified through research and design thinking practices |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1 and 2 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): B.1 and C.1 |
| Type: | Presentation |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 30% |
| Length: | Annotated slide deck submitted via Canvas in week 3, 10 to 15 slides |
Assessment task 2: Final prototype and business model - Develop a final prototype solution which has been tested and validated in a real world setting along with a business model
| Intent: | Demonstrate the ability to develop a validated prototype solution and tested underlying business model based on feedback from stakeholder and relevant research |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 2 and 3 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): C.1 and D.1 |
| Type: | Presentation |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 40% |
| Length: | Annotated slide deck submitted via Canvas , 10 to 15 slides |
Assessment task 3: Individual reflective report - Write a reflective report on your learning journey and professional applications of learning
| Intent: | Demonstrate ability to reflect on personal and professional aspects of learning in the subject |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 4 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): F.1 |
| Type: | Reflection |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 30% |
| Length: | Reflective writing report 500-700 words submitted on Canvas |
Minimum requirements
In order to pass the subject, a student must achieve an overall mark of 50% or more.
Required texts
Nil – Resource materials will be available on Canvas.