7632 (v.5) Design Process and Practice 192
| 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 learning on a further 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. Students also undertake projects as part of a team. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, the student will have - Applied a generic model of the design process to problem solving and also to further understand the critical issues that impact on design solutions, such as inclusivity, the contexts, culture and human factors in design. Developed a consistent and quality design process, practice, innovation, communication skills, and the presentation of ideas and concepts. Emphasised on the acquisition of the basic skills and practice for successfully working as part of a team. |
| 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: | Heron, John, (1998), The Facilitars Handbook. New York, Kogan Page. Hogan, C. (1994), Processes for group facilitation. Perth, Curtin University of Technology. 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. MacBeth, Jim and MacCallum, Judy, (1996) (Video), Collaborative Learning, Perth, Murdoch University. Roth, W. Ryde, J. and Voehl, F. (1997), Problem Solving for Results. St Lucie. Roukes, N. (1982), Art Synectics. Davis Publications. Tyson, Trevor, (1998), Working with groups. Australia, MacMillan Education. Von Wodtke, Mark (1993). Mind Over Media, Creative Thinking Skillsfor Electronic Media. New York, McGraw-Hill. Woodson, W. E. Tillman, B. and Tillman, P. (1992), Human Factors Design Handbook. New York, McGraw-Hill. |
| Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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| 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 | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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