DYB223 Design Project Unit
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| Unit code: | DYB223 |
|---|---|
| Prerequisite(s): | Completion of 72 credit points of study relevant to the specific project |
| Assumed Knowledge: | This is a professional project unit. Enrolment by application only. |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
| Availabilities |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,164 |
| Pre-2021 CSP student contribution | $996 The pre-2021 commonwealth supported place (CSP) contribution amount only applies to students enrolled in a course prior to 2021. To learn more, visit our Understanding your fees page. |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,356 |
| International unit fee | $4,668 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2025, Online
| Unit code: | DYB223 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | Completion of 72 credit points of study relevant to the specific project |
| Assumed Knowledge: | Basic Academic Communication skills |
Overview
Undertake a supervised Design Project that involves practical application and reflection. You will work on a real-world design challenge and be guided by experts to deliver a design idea/resolution. The experience and skills gained will contribute to your design knowledge and confidence as a practitioner in design related employment, including providing you with portfolio content.
IMPORTANT: Design Projects will be available to students through the InPlace application. If the application through InPlace is successful, students will be manually enrolled in this unit. These applications have strict closing dates occurring in advance of the semester.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Search and critically evaluate information from a range of resources using effective strategies and appropriate technologies
- Consolidate research to generate new design ideas suitable for the design brief.
- Communicate ideas effectively to a professional audience using appropriate modes of communication.
- Analyse, evaluate and reflect on own work and communicate future implications.
Content
Content will be specified according to the nature of the project and detailed when the proforma for the unit is completed by the staff supervisor(s) in the relevant discipline(s).
Learning Approaches
For each advertised project, an academic Project Supervisor from the relevant discipline will be appointed to oversee the project. Individuals are responsible for the timely completion of their project. In achieving this, students will attend scheduled workshops and consultations with the academic Project Supervisor who will provide learning activities, feedback and advice to participants in the project.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
You will receive formative feedback on your progress in this unit through discussions with relevant academic Project Supervisors throughout the semester.
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
As with approaches to teaching and learning, assessment will depend on the intentions and structure of the project as formulated and advertised by the relevant academic Project Supervisor. Summative assessment comprises the following three items.
Assessment
Overview
There are three assessments for this subject, one consisting of a project proposal, secondly a Design Project Solution and finally a design reflection.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Project Proposal
For this assessment, you will present your research and initial ideas for the design challenge for consideration and feedback of the teaching team, peers and the industry partner.
Assessment: Project Design Solution
For this assessment, you will take on board feedback from Assessment One and create your design solution. You will present back to the industry partner as a design pitch to sell your idea.
Assessment: Project Reflection
For this assessment, you will critically reflect on your design project - including your engagement with research, design ideation, partner feedback as well as career outcomes.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
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.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
All students and staff who access campus buildings and facilities are required to complete the Tier 1 General Health and Safety Induction. This must be completed online.
Working with children check (blue card)
If you're working with children or young people as part of your studies or work experience, you need to have a blue card linked to your QUT student profile before you begin your placement. A blue card confirms that you've passed a screening of your criminal history—the 'working with children check'—and are approved to work with children and young people under 18 years old in Queensland. Working with children checks are managed separately by states or territories according to their local legislation. For more details, please refer to blue cards on the QUT website, and using a blue card in other states. It is recommended applying for, or renewing, your blue card at least 28 days prior to your placement commencement date.
Queensland's Disability Worker Screening
Queensland's disability worker screening aims to improve the safety and quality of services being delivered to people living with disability. If you are seeking to work or volunteer with adults or children with disability in Queensland as part of your studies or work experience, you may need a clearance. For more details, please refer to Queensland's disability worker screening.
General Construction Safety Induction Course through a registered training organisation (RTO)
If you routinely enter operational construction zones as part of your studies or work experience, you are required by law to successfully complete a General Construction Safety induction course (previously called a white card). For more details and cost please refer to WorkSafe QLD.
Costs
General Construction Safety Induction Course through a registered training organisation
For more details and cost please refer to WorkSafe QLD.
Working with children check (blue card)
No cost through QUT. For more details, please refer to blue cards on the QUT website, and using a blue card in other states.
Queensland's Disability Worker Screening
For more details and associated costs, please refer to Queensland's disability worker screening.
Resources
Required Text
There is no set text for this unit.
Recommended References
Staff supervisors will recommend appropriate reference material applicable to the project.
Resource Materials
Other
To enable your full participation in the virtual learning environment, for example, participating in online activities and engaging with online learning materials, you will need access to a reliable computer with an internet connection, webcam, headset and microphone, as well as a learning environment where you are able to fully participate undisturbed when required.
Risk Assessment Statement
Students are required to complete a CIESJ WIL Module prior to the activity.
Where substantial computer-based work is required, particularly in the case of fully online students, you are recommended to take regular rest breaks when engaging in prolonged computer-based work, and ensure that your workstation is set up for optimal comfort to prevent strain or injury.
Risks associated with projects vary. Students should abide by the health and safety requirements relevant to their project in discussion with their academic Project Supervisor
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.DE43 Bachelor of Design
- Demonstrate theoretical and technical design knowledge, synthesising methods and theories of design in dynamic and evolving contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, Project Proposal, Project Design Solution - Recognise the consequences of design and its impact on the world, with respect to open, ethical and inclusive core design values acknowledging global, cultural and / or indigenous contexts.
Relates to: Project Proposal, Project Design Solution - Evaluate and translate conceptual and critical design methodologies and tools and transfer to new and complex challenges.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Project Proposal, Project Design Solution - Demonstrate technical proficiencies to undertake rigorous and iterative design experimentation that considers participatory and co-creation design processes.
Relates to: ULO2, Project Proposal, Project Design Solution - Communicate coherently, independently and/or collaboratively using a range of media to convey and share design knowledge and ideas to diverse audiences in a range of contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO3, Project Proposal, Project Design Solution, Project Reflection - Use transdisciplinary methods to effectively work in diverse teams to address real-world challenges.
Relates to: Project Proposal, Project Design Solution - Employ iterative approaches for open, collaborative and experimental design solutions using an entrepreneurial mindset.
Relates to: ULO2, Project Proposal, Project Design Solution - Exercise self reflection, resilience, adaptability and self-direction and leverage failure in order to unlock new ideas, approaches, and ways of doing and knowing.
Relates to: ULO4, Project Reflection - Independently demonstrate an ethical, sustainable and holistic approach to design, that critically considers impact.
Relates to: Project Reflection
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2025, Online
| Unit code: | DYB223 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | Completion of 72 credit points of study relevant to the specific project |
| Assumed Knowledge: | Basic Academic Communication skills |
Overview
Undertake a supervised Design Project that involves practical application and reflection. You will work on a real-world design challenge and be guided by experts to deliver a design idea/resolution. The experience and skills gained will contribute to your design knowledge and confidence as a practitioner in design related employment, including providing you with portfolio content.
IMPORTANT: Design Projects will be available to students through the InPlace application. If the application through InPlace is successful, students will be manually enrolled in this unit. These applications have strict closing dates occurring in advance of the semester.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Search and critically evaluate information from a range of resources using effective strategies and appropriate technologies
- Consolidate research to generate new design ideas suitable for the design brief.
- Communicate ideas effectively to a professional audience using appropriate modes of communication.
- Analyse, evaluate and reflect on own work and communicate future implications.
Content
Content will be specified according to the nature of the project and detailed when the proforma for the unit is completed by the staff supervisor(s) in the relevant discipline(s).
Learning Approaches
For each advertised project, an academic Project Supervisor from the relevant discipline will be appointed to oversee the project. Individuals are responsible for the timely completion of their project. In achieving this, students will attend scheduled workshops and consultations with the academic Project Supervisor who will provide learning activities, feedback and advice to participants in the project.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
You will receive formative feedback on your progress in this unit through discussions with relevant academic Project Supervisors throughout the semester.
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
As with approaches to teaching and learning, assessment will depend on the intentions and structure of the project as formulated and advertised by the relevant academic Project Supervisor. Summative assessment comprises the following three items.
Assessment
Overview
There are three assessments for this subject, one consisting of a project proposal, secondly a Design Project Solution and finally a design reflection.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Project Proposal
For this assessment, you will present your research and initial ideas for the design challenge for consideration and feedback of the teaching team, peers and the industry partner.
Assessment: Project Design Solution
For this assessment, you will take on board feedback from Assessment One and create your design solution. You will present back to the industry partner as a design pitch to sell your idea.
Assessment: Project Reflection
For this assessment, you will critically reflect on your design project - including your engagement with research, design ideation, partner feedback as well as career outcomes.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
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.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
All students and staff who access campus buildings and facilities are required to complete the Tier 1 General Health and Safety Induction. This must be completed online.
Working with children check (blue card)
If you're working with children or young people as part of your studies or work experience, you need to have a blue card linked to your QUT student profile before you begin your placement. A blue card confirms that you've passed a screening of your criminal history—the 'working with children check'—and are approved to work with children and young people under 18 years old in Queensland. Working with children checks are managed separately by states or territories according to their local legislation. For more details, please refer to blue cards on the QUT website, and using a blue card in other states. It is recommended applying for, or renewing, your blue card at least 28 days prior to your placement commencement date.
Queensland's Disability Worker Screening
Queensland's disability worker screening aims to improve the safety and quality of services being delivered to people living with disability. If you are seeking to work or volunteer with adults or children with disability in Queensland as part of your studies or work experience, you may need a clearance. For more details, please refer to Queensland's disability worker screening.
General Construction Safety Induction Course through a registered training organisation (RTO)
If you routinely enter operational construction zones as part of your studies or work experience, you are required by law to successfully complete a General Construction Safety induction course (previously called a white card). For more details and cost please refer to WorkSafe QLD.
Costs
General Construction Safety Induction Course through a registered training organisation
For more details and cost please refer to WorkSafe QLD.
Working with children check (blue card)
No cost through QUT. For more details, please refer to blue cards on the QUT website, and using a blue card in other states.
Queensland's Disability Worker Screening
For more details and associated costs, please refer to Queensland's disability worker screening.
Resources
Required Text
There is no set text for this unit.
Recommended References
Staff supervisors will recommend appropriate reference material applicable to the project.
Resource Materials
Other
To enable your full participation in the virtual learning environment, for example, participating in online activities and engaging with online learning materials, you will need access to a reliable computer with an internet connection, webcam, headset and microphone, as well as a learning environment where you are able to fully participate undisturbed when required.
Risk Assessment Statement
Students are required to complete a CIESJ WIL Module prior to the activity.
Where substantial computer-based work is required, particularly in the case of fully online students, you are recommended to take regular rest breaks when engaging in prolonged computer-based work, and ensure that your workstation is set up for optimal comfort to prevent strain or injury.
Risks associated with projects vary. Students should abide by the health and safety requirements relevant to their project in discussion with their academic Project Supervisor
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.DE43 Bachelor of Design
- Demonstrate theoretical and technical design knowledge, synthesising methods and theories of design in dynamic and evolving contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, Project Proposal, Project Design Solution - Recognise the consequences of design and its impact on the world, with respect to open, ethical and inclusive core design values acknowledging global, cultural and / or indigenous contexts.
Relates to: Project Proposal, Project Design Solution - Evaluate and translate conceptual and critical design methodologies and tools and transfer to new and complex challenges.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Project Proposal, Project Design Solution - Demonstrate technical proficiencies to undertake rigorous and iterative design experimentation that considers participatory and co-creation design processes.
Relates to: ULO2, Project Proposal, Project Design Solution - Communicate coherently, independently and/or collaboratively using a range of media to convey and share design knowledge and ideas to diverse audiences in a range of contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO3, Project Proposal, Project Design Solution, Project Reflection - Use transdisciplinary methods to effectively work in diverse teams to address real-world challenges.
Relates to: Project Proposal, Project Design Solution - Employ iterative approaches for open, collaborative and experimental design solutions using an entrepreneurial mindset.
Relates to: ULO2, Project Proposal, Project Design Solution - Exercise self reflection, resilience, adaptability and self-direction and leverage failure in order to unlock new ideas, approaches, and ways of doing and knowing.
Relates to: ULO4, Project Reflection - Independently demonstrate an ethical, sustainable and holistic approach to design, that critically considers impact.
Relates to: Project Reflection