88022 Design Studies Lab
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Credit points: 6 cp
Subject level:
Undergraduate
Result type: Grade and marksThere are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Description
ln this subject, design is conceived in its widest and most exciting sense; as an agent for change in a complex world.
The aim of these labs are to connect students with live research projects led by experienced design researchers and often connected to industry or community partners. The subject presents assessments that require an interdisciplinary design approach and develop students' skills in collaboration and teamwork. The emphasis is on experimentation, research through design and exploring new contexts for design practice.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
| 1. | Understand the nature and demands of live design briefs |
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| 2. | Collaborate in an interdisciplinary design context |
| 3. | Plan and execute research in a professional manner |
| 4. | Connect design research to design generation and development and to be able to explain this |
| 5. | Undertake advanced reflective practice |
| 6. | Use design arguments and rationales to work with complex and open briefs |
Contribution to the development of graduate attributes
This subject also contributes to the faculty's CAPRI graduate categories (see'Graduate Attribute Development') through the following course intended learning outcome categories;
C = communication and groupwork
A = attitudes and values
P = practicaland professional
R = research and critique
I = innovation and creativity.
Teaching and learning strategies
You will prepare for each studio by following the learning guide for your studio. Preparation required may include
reading, preparing drawings and concepts, individual and group research and using online resources.
Studios incorporate a range of teaching and learning strategies including forums, discussions, thinking and making
exercises and student presentations. These are complemented by guided student reading and research, reflection on
studio work, and group and individual project work.
Content (topics)
Topics vary depending upon particular studio focus.
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Individual Design Project and Presentation
| Intent: | See the individual studio learning guide | ||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1, 2 and 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Design/drawing/plan/sketch | ||||||||||||||||
| Groupwork: | Individual | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 50% | ||||||||||||||||
| Criteria: | Effective Collaboration in an interdisciplinary context. Quality of production and presentation. Quality of creativity of design ideas. | ||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Assessment task 2: Research and Reflection
| Intent: | See the individual studio learning guide | ||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 3, 5 and 6 | ||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Journal | ||||||||||||||||
| Groupwork: | Individual | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 50% | ||||||||||||||||
| Criteria: | Depth of engagement with research topic. Insightfulness of reflections. Clarity and professionalism of writing. | ||||||||||||||||
| 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.
Recommended texts
Refer to individual subject learning guide