13515 (v.3) MCA 616 - Research Issues in Design

Area:	Department of Design
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	4.0
Lecture:	1 x 4 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	There will be preparatory work and readings for many of the sessions. You will be expected to make full use of online resources. Visits to Galleries or other venues in Perth will be recommended where appropriate to the content of a session. In addition you are also be expected to access relevant professional design and technological expertise that is appropriate to your own presentations. A formal course work unit and participation in classes is required.

Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Demonstrated an understanding of contextual issues relating to design in its social and cultural context. Written coherently about design and design research. Reflected on your own professional practice. Understood the importance of ethical and philosophical considerations in design related activities. Used the materials studied to inform future professional practice.
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:	Albrecht, Donald, Lupton, Ellen and Holt, Steven (2000), Design Culture Now. London, Lawrence King. Bogle, Michael (ed) (2002), Designing Australia: Readings in the History of Design. Annadale, Pluto. Candy, Linda and Edmonds, Ernest. (2002), Explorations in Art and Technology. London, Springer Verlag. Carman, John (2002), Archaeology and Heritage. London, Continuum. Fry, Tony (1999), A New Design Philosophy: an Introduction to Defuturing. Syndey, UNSW Press. Julier, Guy. (2000), The Culture of Design. London, SAGE. Manovich, (2001), Lev The Language of New Media. Cambridge, Mass, MIT Press. Norman, Donald A. (1998), The Design of Everyday Things. London, MIT Press. Walsh, K (1995), The Representation of the Past: Museums and Heritage in the Modern World. London, Routledge. Whiteley, Nigel (1993), Design for Society. London, Reaktion Books. The Visual Arts Data Service http://vads.ahds.ac.uk/ ICOGRADA http://www.icograda.org/web/home/index.html Design Futures http://www.designingfutures.com.au
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assessment (1) 10%. Assessment (2) 10%. Assessment (3) 80%. This is by grade/mark assessment. To pass this unit you must complete three assessments. The two seminar presentations are planned so that you get feedback on your progress during the unit. The third written assessment (an essay of 3000-5000word s) will give you the opportunity to demonstrate your overall understanding of design issues.