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10010 (v.4) Design Reflective Practice 392


 

Area:

Department of Design

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Workshop:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Deals with themes relevant to contemporary design inquiry in the social context of future professional design activities. Seeks to broaden debate on the themes presented by recognizing the transportation of macro issues across major specialism areas and considering these in the context of broad contemporary and individual local practice.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Engaged and experienced the process and practice of the structured inquiry. A range of reflective practice techniques in a group and personal context. Demonstrated an understanding and application of the following techniques - Qualitative Enquiry, The Dynamics of group work, Reflective Practice, Communication Theory, Cognitive development theory and Critical cognitive conflict. Participated in WEBCT (25%) activities - unit outline, group identity, project reporting , timing and management developments, discussion of developing issues, analysis and discussion through a dedicated forum.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Stake, Robert E. (1995), The Art of Case Study Research. London, Sage. Campbell, Alistair. How can Ethnography inform the design Process. http://www.alastc.co.uk/usability/notes/ucd2ethnog.htm Ross, Woodrow. (1997-2002), Semiotics Analysis of Images. The University of Newcastle. http://www.newcastle.edu.au/department/fad/fi/woodrow/semiotic.htm Lester, Paul Martin. Syntactic Theory of Visual Communication, Part One. http://commfaculty.fullerton.edu/lester/writiing/viscomtheory.htm Merickal Mark. Integration of the disciplines The Reflective Practitioner. University of Oregon http://www.orst.edu/instruction/ed555/zone1/rp.htm Fiske, J. ed. (1987), Key concepts incommunication. N.Y., Methuen. Griffin, E. M. (1994), A first look at Communication theory. N.Y., McGraw Hill. Hansen, A. et al, (1998), Mass Communication Research Methods. N.Y., Mac Millan. Stringer, Earnest. T. (1996), Action Research - A Handbook for Practitioners. London, Sage. Lupton E. and Miller A. (1996), Design Writing Research. London,Phaidon. Swanson, G. (2000), Graphic Design and Reading: Explorations of an uneasy relationship. N.Y., Allworth.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Project 1 49%, Project 2 51%. This is a Grade/Mark assessment. To pass this unit you must complete Project 1 and 2.

Field of Education:

 100500 Graphic and Design Studios (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Essential  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  
2004Lim Kok Wing Inst MalaysiaSemester 1Y  
2004Lim Kok Wing Inst MalaysiaSemester 2Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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