85815 Independent Practice Project B
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Credit points: 12 cp
Result type: Grade and marks
Requisite(s): 85814 Independent Practice Project A
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Description
This subject involves producing and realising a significant design project as a direct continuation of concepts presented at the end of 85814 Independent Practice Project A. Leading the implementation of a design concept, students develop the processes required to realise and refine sophisticated design outcomes ready for presentation. Informed and inspired by the work completed concurrently in 85811 Research Paper B and 85813 Design Advocacy, students continue to develop expertise in their relevant design disciplines of either Fashion & Textiles, Product Design, Visual Communication or Photography. The final artefacts and the recorded process of their development embody and situate theories, principles, values, and strategies of broader implication and do so impactfully and persuasively as skilfully crafted design outcomes to engage and encourage meaningful discourse. This subject can be thought of as the second and final phase of the Honours Project.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
| 1. | Argue for the cultural, ethical, or social significance of a design response |
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| 2. | Present designs professionally with appropriate modes of visual and verbal communication |
| 3. | Develop and transmit technical and aesthetic responses with a high degree of resolution |
| 4. | Manage a significant design project to resolve problems and transform ideas iteratively toward resolution |
| 5. | Independently resolve design outcomes while being responsive to disciplinary knowledge |
| 6. | Demonstrate ways research (theory/methods/processes) has informed your design response |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes to the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes:
- Practice cultural awareness and demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to social and ecological sustainability and just transitions. (A.3)
- Ability to communicate across various platforms and draw understanding from diverse contexts. (C.3)
- Demonstrate aesthetic sensibility and craft skills. (I.3)
- Apply refined technical knowledge and skills to research-led design practice. (I.4)
- Ability to self-manage, including task initiation, allocation of time and realisation of outcomes. (P.2)
- Ability to produce outcomes that contribute to and advance disciplinary knowledge. (P.3)
- Develop, analyse and synthesise complex ideas that are academically informed and well-reasoned. (R.4)
Contribution to the development of graduate attributes
The term CAPRI is used for the five Design, Architecture and Building faculty graduate attribute categories where:
C = communication and groupwork
A = attitudes and values
P = practical and professional
R = research and critique
I = innovation and creativity.
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs) are linked to these categories using codes (e.g. C-1, A-3, P-4, etc.).
Teaching and learning strategies
This subject is focused around collaborative studios, and will deliver a range of discipline specific sessions and
workshops. Iterative studio practice, self directed learning, peer feedback and workshop participation are all central to
the successful completion of the subject. This is a 12 credit point subject and your attendance during all sessions is
required, including self directed sessions as specified within your discipline area. These sessions will take different forms, including studio practice, workshops, feedback sessions, presentations, self directed learning and asynchronous activities. The sessions will also vary based on your discipline.
Content (topics)
- Ongoing and continued research and development of a significant research-led design response, through studio-based self-directed learning.
- Presentations of iterative stages of the design process.
- Presentation of a fully resolved research-led design response.
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Project Presentation & Proposal
| Intent: | To develop and present the project design based on your refined concept. | ||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1, 2 and 3 This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): A.3, C.3 and I.3 | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 20% | ||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Assessment task 2: Project Development
| Intent: | To present your design process and final designs for your Honours project. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 3, 4, 5 and 6 This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): I.3, I.4, P.2 and P.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 30% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Assessment task 3: Final Submission of Design Project
| Intent: | To present your resolved Honours design. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): A.3, C.3, I.3, P.2, P.3 and R.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 50% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Minimum requirements
The DAB attendance policy requires students to attend no less than 80% of formal teaching sessions (lectures and tutorials) for each class they are enrolled in to remain eligible for assessment.