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13516 (v.3) MCA 617 - Research Methods 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 each session. The unit includes seminars and workshops addressing such areas as questionnaires, the appropriate use of surveys, using the library, using and accessing electronic databases and the Internet, using the media, visual analysis, report writing and presentation methods. You will be expected to make full use of generic online resources on study skills and information gathering. In addition you will also be expected to access relevant professional design and technological expertise that is appropriate to your own presentations. A formal course work unit participation in classes is required. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Applied the design research methods covered in this unit to a variety of design research contexts. Competence in developing and using research techniques such as surveys interviews and questionnaires to source research information. Demonstrated the ability to use the electronic medium for sourcing and researching information. Demonstrated the ability to produce a comprehensive research bibliography. Planned and organised a design research project. Written coherently about design and design research. Reflected on your own professional practice. Understood the importance of ethical and philosophical considerations within the research process. Chosen and applied the relevant research methods appropriately in other Masters project work and future professional practice. |
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: | Allison, Brian (1996), Research Skills for Students. London, Kogan Page. Bell. Judith. (1993), Doing Your Research Project. 2nd ed. UK, Milton Keynes, Open University Press. Berger, Arthur Asa. (1998), Media Analysis Techniques. London, Sage Publications. Bouma. G. (2000), The Research Process. 4th ed. South Melbourne, Oxford University Press. Chandler, Daniel. (2002), Semiotics: the Basics. London, Routledge. Cryer, Pat. (1996), The Research Student's Guide to Success. Milton Keynes, Open University Press. Dant, Tim. (1999), Material Culture in the Social World. Milton Keynes, Open University Press. Evans, Mary. (1994), The Woman Question. 2nd ed. London, Sage Publications. Fink, Arlene. (1998), How to Conduct Surveys: a Step by Step Guide. California, Thousand Oaks. Morgan, David L. (1993), Successful Focus Groups: Advancing the State of the Art. London, Sage Publications. Orna, Elizabeth and Stevens, Graham. (1995), Managing Information for Research. Milton Keynes, Open University Press. Prosser, Jon. (1998), Image Based Research: a Sourcebook for Qualitative Researchers. Sussex, Falmer Press. Runeson. G. and Skitmore. M. (1999), Writing Research Reports. Australia, Deakin University. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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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. Thethird written assessment (an essay of 3000-5000 words) will give you the opportunity to demonstrate your overall understanding of design research methods. |
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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