The emphasis in this module is on exploring and understanding the design process, with particular focus on the relationship between research, development and the successful realisation of ideas. The module introduces students to a range of methodologies including design thinking, prototyping and iteration and through varied briefs, workshops and project work, examines how these methods inform design process and effective solutions. Projects are designed to extend design vocabularies and knowledge of materials and visual languages (including typography, photography and moving image) as vehicles for communication and to hone analytical and critical evaluation skills in the resolution and realisation of ideas.
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Teaching will be delivered through studio-based projects, seminar sessions and workshops. Group tutorials and critiques will take place alongside individual progress tutorials. Students are expected to undertake self-directed study and to develop work independently following formative feedback and to access specialist areas as appropriate.
Definitive UNISTATS Category | Indicative Description | Hours |
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Scheduled learning and teaching | Studio-based projects workshops, seminars, crits, reviews, tutorials. | 180 |
Guided independent study | Self-directed research and independent project development in response to formative feedback | 120 |
Total (number of credits x 10) | 300 |
Projects, research and development work are formatively assessed in crits and project reviews and logs throughout the module. Students will be given opportunity and expected to develop work in response to formative feedback/feed forward. Project work is submitted and summatively assessed at the end of Level 5, in teaching block 2, during the summer term.
Learning Outcome | Assessment Strategy |
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1) Demonstrate exploration and understanding of the design process and a strategic approach to research and development | Formatively assessed through project reviews, crits and project logs throughout the module / Summatively assessed in project work submitted at the end of the module |
2) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of material and visual languages and the contexts in which they are appropriate and effective | Formatively assessed through project reviews, crits and project logs throughout the module / Summatively assessed in project work submitted at the end of the module |
3) Demonstrate confidence and ability in the exploration of a range of media and platforms | Formatively assessed through project reviews, crits and project logs throughout the module / Summatively assessed in project work submitted at the end of the module |
4) Demonstrate critical judgement and understanding of the relationship between message, method and meaning. | Formatively assessed through project reviews, crits and project logs throughout the module / Summatively assessed in project work submitted at the end of the module |
Description of Assessment | Definitive UNISTATS Categories | Percentage |
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Coursework | Studio Projects | 100% |
Total (to equal 100%) | 100% |
It IS a requirement that the major category of assessment is passed in order to achieve an overall pass for the module.
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