7630 (v.5) Design Process and Practice 191

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Area:	Department of Design
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Studio:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Focuses on an introductory understanding of the design process and practice, which can be applied to any of the design specialisms, or endeavors where design is an integral part of their practice.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have - Applied a generic model or the design process to problem solving. Understood the critical issues that impact on design solution, such as inclusivity, the context, culture and human factors in design. Developed consistent and quality design process, practice, innovation, communication skills, and the presentation of ideas and concepts.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Herbert, K. (1992), Graphic Design Process. New York, Van Nostrand. Kobayashi, S. (1998), Colorist. Japan, Kodansha. Lauer, David A. (1990), Design Basics. USA, Holt Rinehart and Winston. Lydiate, L. (1992), Professional Practice in Design Consultancy, Design Business Assoc., pp172-181. McKim, R. Experiencing visual thinking, Stanford Brookes/Colces Calif. Roth, W. Ryde, J. and Voehl, F. (1997), Problem solving for results. St Lucie. Roukes, N. (1982), Art Synectics. Davis Publications. Von Wodtke, Mark. (1993) Mind Over Media. Creative Thinking Skills for Electronic Media, New York, McGraw-Hill. Woodson, W. E, Tillman, B, Tillman, P., (1992) Human Factors Design Handbook, New York. McGraw-Hill.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Project (1) 50%. Project (2) 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y