308447 (v.1) Design Methods 392

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Area:	Department of Design
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Workshop:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Explores the potential of Design Methodologies applied to a variety of discipline areas. Students are guided in the use of existing design methods such as value analysis and are required to use them in the completion of design tasks of their own choice. There is an emphasis on innovation and creativity in the application of existing methods and the design of novel methodologies. Team work is encouraged as this is an important aspect of the design industries. Exploration of the following related fields - Information systems, Engineering and Construction Management. These methods will be adapted to work in the following fields - Graphic Design, Product Design and Multi-media Design. Encourages a systematic approach to the design process from information gathering to creative solutions. Students in some of the Design Major areas will be able to apply these techniques and methodologies to their own course work.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Understood the design processes. Compared design processes used in various discipline fields. Learnt a variety of techniques and procedures which can be employed in the development of design artefacts. Understood design testing and evaluation. Able to tailor design methodologies to suit their own needs. Learnt team working skills.
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:	Baines, Paul, Chansarkar. Bal (2002) Introducing Marketing Research, Chichester, John Wiley and Sons. Belliveau, Paul, Griffin, Abbie, Somermeyer, Stephen (2002) The PDMA Toolbook for New Product Development, New York. John Wiley and Sons. Denzin, Korman K, Lincolin, Yvonna S (2003) Strategies of Qualitative Enquiry, Sage. Thousand Oaks. Jerrad, Bob, Trueman, Myfanway, Newport, Roger (1999) Managing New Product Innovation, London. Taylor and Francis. Kirton, M.J.Ed (1994) Adaptors and Innovators, Styles of Creativity and Problem Solving, London, Routledge.
Unit Texts:	Jones, John (1992) Design Methods, London. David Fulton.
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