Area: | Department of Design |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Seminar: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Co Requisite(s): | 12810 (v.2) Design Project 496
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12811 (v.2) Design Project Seminar 594
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Syllabus: | Students complete the final written report of their Design Honours project. The report should demonstrate clear understandings of research investigations, methodologies, protocols, and be supported by relevant statistical tables, figures and bibliographyappropriate to Honours study. The report should also be written to an appropriate academic standard with correct grammar and referencing. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Demonstrated the skills and attributes necessary to undertake and complete a design project report. Comprehended and evaluated new information, concepts and evidence from a range of sources. Articulated the understanding and appropriate use of relevant design methodologies. Produced a systematic and coherent body of knowledge. Produced to the highest standard a design project report that is relevant, meaningful, innovative, and reinforces critical awareness of the social context Design (Honours) students are working and will be expected to work professionally. |
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: | 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. Cohen, Louis and Manion, Lawrence. (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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Design Project Report 100%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
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 1 | Y | | | | 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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