304026 (v.2) Design Project Seminar 594

Area:

Department of Design

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Seminar:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Seminar program given by students engaged in a major design investigation and development project in postgraduate programs in design. Leading to a final presentation at the end of the semester.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Critically evaluated their own and others design research work and solutions to design problems. Provided constructive feedback research work in progress. Demonstrated their ability to identify and source critical information necessary to the rigorous pursuit of design problems, including an understanding of relevant design methodologies. Articulated and presented work in progress, professionally and confidently.

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:

E. M. Pugh. D. S. (1992), How to get a Ph.D. Philadelphia, Open University Press Milton Keynes. Evans. D. (1995), How to Write a Better Thesis or Report. Australia, Melbourne University Press. Leedy, P. D. (1989), Practical Research. 4th ed. New York, Macmillan. Bell. Judith. (1993), Doing Your Research Project. 2nd ed. UK, Open University Press.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

1000 - 2000 word paper 100%. 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
2004	BPI Intern'l Group S'pore	Term 1	Y
2004	BPI Intern'l Group S'pore	Term 2	Y
2004	BPI Intern'l Group S'pore	Term 3	Y
2004	BPI Intern'l Group S'pore	Term 4	Y