DXH801 IVD Research Studio 2

Unit Outline: Semester 2 2024, Kelvin Grove, Internal

Overview

This unit focuses on design research and enables you to undertake projects at an advanced level within interaction and visual design. Through the unit you learn to integrate research and design knowledge to conduct a design-led research project, with a design outcome suitable for professional / public presentation. The unit aims to consolidate the knowledge, skills and application abilities you have developed throughout the course in preparation for the complexities and responsibilities of practice. It provides you with an appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of Interactive and Visual Design practice.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Advanced understanding of theoretical concepts, cognitive, technical, and communication techniques in order to develop and integrate research into interaction and visual design process and project outcomes. (1-1)
2. Advanced cognitive skills to analyse complex problems, synthesise knowledge, exercise intellectual independence, and creativity in order to communicate clearly and coherently, new understanding relative to interaction and visual design. (2-1)
3. Advanced skills required to lead design research and industry based projects through all stages of the design process, from ideation and concept development to production and publication. (3-4)
4. Application of theoretical and technical knowledge and skills in the planning, execution, and communication of interaction and visual design projects, responding to diverse scenarios and contexts; (3-2)
5. Active engagement with the responsibilities of on-going learning and ethical design practice and scholarship, both independently and collaboratively, at an advanced level. (3-3)

Content

Learning Approaches

This unit is undertaken in an authentic studio setting modelling the dynamics of a design studio or design research group. In the studio you will work on either an individual design-led research project, or take on a role within an existing design research project. Learning is supported through a combination of seminars and supervision in the studio from IVD staff.

The studio experience is marked by a focus on the externalisation of design ideas and proposals for critique and discussion. This involves a mix of peer learning and academic supervision. Learning approaches will focus on project-based learning, individual self-directed learning, experiential learning, and reflective practice.

Feedback on Learning and Assessment

Feedback to students
Feedback in this unit is provided to you in the following ways: formative feedback from teaching staff and peers in studio critiques; comments on summative assessment work in addition to criteria sheets; criteria sheet grading; feedback from teaching staff and peers in studio.

Assessment

Overview

General assessment information
This capstone studio unit involves 2 items of summative assessment. Assignment 2 represents the major honours work for the B Design (IVD). The weighting of the Research Paper and Design work is set by you in consultation with the unit coordinator / supervisor.
The research paper (exegesis) will be presented along with key written work produced in other units, specifically DXH702 Contemporary Issues in IVD, DXH701 IVD Research Studio 1, and DEH702 Research Methods.

Unit Grading Scheme

7- point scale

Assessment Tasks

Assessment: Design Interim Presentation

For this assignment you are required to present the progress towards your major project. The submission should clearly present the design you are developing including the aims and objectives of the project. This needs to be supported by an exposition of your research, and identify how research has led to design insights.
The submission will involve a viva voce supported by visual materials, and a written document.

Relates to learning outcomes
1 (1-1), 2 (2-1), 5 (3-3)

This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.

Assessment: Major Design Project & Present

For this assignment you are required to present a completed work of design research. This can take the form of either a design project and written exegesis, or a large written work.
The design outcome must be produced to a professional standard and presented publically. Accompanied by a viva voce. The design work can be completed either individually or in a small group
The respective weighting of the design work and written exegesis will be determined in consultation with the unit coordinator and teaching staff.
This written component, to be completed individually, will take the form of an exegesis/thesis, and draw together written work produced in the final year - specifically in DXH701 IVD Research Studio 1 (project overview and process chapters), DEH703 Research Methods (research methods chapter), and DXH702 Contemporary issues (literature review or theory chapter).
The expectation is that you will produce between 3000 - 7000 words, dependant on weighting, in DXH801.

Relates to learning outcomes
1 (1-1), 2 (2-1), 3 (3-4), 4 (3-2), 5 (3-3)

This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.

Academic Integrity

Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.

Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.

You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.

Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.

Requirements to Study

Requirements

You may be required to complete a safety induction for this unit. 

Further information can be found on the unit Canvas site. 

Costs

Design Studio materials and resources for artefact creation for assessment items.

Resources

Resource Materials

Recommended text(s)

Downton, P. 2003, Design research, RMIT Publishing, Melbourne.

Koskinen, I.K. 2011, Design research through practice: from the lab, field, and showroom, Morgan Kaufmann/Elsevier, Waltham, MA.

Laurel, B. 2003, Design research: methods and perspectives, MIT Press, Cambridge, Mass.

Leonard, N. & Ambrose, G. 2012, Design research: investigation for successful creative solutions, AVA Academia, Lausanne, Switzerland.

Other

Assessment involves working with and submitting digital files. As such it is recommended that you develop a regular process for backing up your work, as to ensure work is not lost in the event of a computer/hardware failure.

Risk Assessment Statement

• For general security, safety and wellbeing, students should review HiQ Safety and security
  
• Access to KG, Z10 or GP, J Block workshops requires completion of a Workshops safety induction
  
• Access to studios in the Creative Industries Precinct requires completion of a KG studios induction
  
• Student projects that may involve medium or high risk, or off campus projects, require a formal risk assessment

Further information can be found on the unit Canvas site.