DNH703 Applied Design Research 1
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| Unit code: | DNH703 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | DNH603 or DNB311 |
| Equivalent(s): | DNB702, DNB703 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,118 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,680 |
| International unit fee | $5,784 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2024, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | DNH703 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | DNH603 or DNB311 |
| Equivalent: | DNB702, DNB703 |
| Coordinator: | Levi Swann | levi.swann@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit introduces you to the strategic contribution of applied research including identifying people's needs through to their integration within the system and gap identification. It incorporates studies of the dynamic relationships between people, products/artefacts and systems, and their contextual environment. The unit addresses the ways research about people can contribute to product innovation, as well as how to integrate the applied research skills and knowledge that support the development of an innovative product or system proposal. It covers: human-centred innovation framework application of qualitative research methods to industrial design; situating product/systems within the socio-cultural context; and communication of research outcome. This is a capstone unit which provides you with the foundation for higher research degrees.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Advanced knowledge of research methods and techniques
- Advanced level of independent thinking and judgement in the selection and application of research methods and findings in a focussed area
- Advanced analytical research within complex socio-cultural systems to develop a strategic research focus
- Ability to visually, verbally and in writing communicate advanced research findings to a diverse audience
- Leadership and initiative to develop and manage research projects in collaboration with external partners
Content
This unit depends on the research area selected by you. The major topics to be integrated into your individual projects are: human-centred innovation framework; situating your research project within the defined social framework; application of appropriate research methods; research conduct and communication of research outcome.
Learning Approaches
The unit will consist of an individual, applied design research project. You will apply this research in 2 in DNH803 Applied Design Research 2. Learning is supported through a combination of one-to-one activities and group discussions. You will learn leadership skills by managing and leading your research project. To further aid these leadership skills as well as to enhance your appreciation of the theoretic aspects of design you will take your turn in leading class discussions on a selected and approved research topic. Seminars and discussions will foster leadership and independent and innovative thinking.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Mode of feedback: formative and summative. Formative feedback is given during semester on a weekly basis via one-to-one activities and small groups.
Assessment
Overview
The assessment will comprise formative (to find out how your work is progressing) and summative assessment (to grade your work against expected outcome). The unit is assessed by applying criterion referenced assessment relevant to each assessment task.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS
An assignment submitted after the due date without an approved extension will not be marked. If you are unable to complete your assignment on time, you should submit on time whatever work you have done.
Faculty Assessment Information
To access the Creative Industries Faculty Assessment Information please refer to the Canvas site for this unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Critique (oral and written)
A constructive discourse of published work.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Project A (applied)
Literature review and methodological research approach.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Project B (applied)
Qualitative research conducted in the field leading to a detailed design proposal written on the basis of research findings. This should include strong visual design concepts based on opportunities identified.
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.
Resources
Where possible, electronic copies will be provided on the unit Canvas site through the Course Material Database.
References
Denzin, N.K. and Lincoln Y.S. (Eds) (2000), Handbook of Qualitative Research, Second Edition, Sage
Publications, London.Groat, L. and Wang, D. (2002), Architectural Research Methods, John Wiley & Sons, Inc, New York.
Squires, S. and Byrne, B. (2002), Creating Breakthrough Ideas: The Collaboration of Anthropologists and Designers in the Product Development Industry, Bergen and Garvey, Ca.
Simon, H. (2001), The Science of Artificial, Third Edition, MIT Press, Cambridge, Mass.
Journals: Design Studies, UK; Design Issues, USA; Journal of Design Research; TUDelft, Holland; International Journal of Design, Taiwan.
Additional Costs
There are costs involved in the preparation of research, research conducts, and research communication that you should allow for.
Risk Assessment Statement
All students and staff are required to complete the Tier 1 CIF General Health and Safety Induction for access to campus buildings and facilities. This must be completed online.
There are no extraordinary workplace and safety issues associated with this unit. Some research projects might require QUT Human Ethics Approval.