Area: | Department of Design |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 4 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Negotiation of a program of work, with an academic supervisor, that enables an investigation into a range of theoretical perspectives that are considered relevant for design research. These will include qualitative and quantitative approaches and enable you to equally consider production, artefact and consumption. You will be expected to meet regularly, by prior arrangement, with your Academic Supervisor and also consult subject experts or design professionals as appropriate. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Understood the range of possible theoretical approaches to design research. Supported a body of practice with theoretical discussion. An ability to articulate these aims and objectives through avariety of means, making the most appropriate use of verbal and visual means of documentation. |
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: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | 3000 Word Essay 100%. This is by grade/mark assessment. Based on the comprehensiveness and depth of your understanding of the subject matter and the work's relevance to both yourself and the professional design community. |
Field of Education: | 100500 Graphic and Design Studios (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
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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