University of Technology SydneyHandbook 2008

85701 Research Based Designing

6cp
Requisite(s): 85502 Researching Design History AND 85503 Researching Design Processes

The quality and innovativeness of professional designing depends upon careful and creative research. This subject introduces students to a range of methods and strategies appropriate to design processes through which designers can acquire valid and insightful understandings of the contexts in which they are designing.

Students learn about and use research processes from a range of disciplines, including some that are particular to design. Students also learn through project work how to select those processes most appropriate to the focus of each design project. In addition, the subject enhances the evaluative and argumentation skills of the students, both in terms of analysing collected data and presenting research findings to design teams, clients and stakeholders.

Assessment:

AssessmentWeightingDescriptionLearning objectivesAdditional comments
140%Poster Observational Activity Case Study1, 4Individual assignments submitted as a group
240%Written Interview
Thematic Case Study		3, 6, 7Individual assignments submitted as a group
320%Written Requirements2, 5Individual

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $636.88
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,316.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

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