DYN102 Research Strategies in Design
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| Unit code: | DYN102 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | Completion of 192 credit points in DV43 or DE42, or admission into DE70 Graduate Certificate in Designing Resilient Landscapes or DE72 Master of Landscape Architecture or DE83 Master of Architecture |
| Antirequisite(s): | DEH701 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
| Availabilities |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,118 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $3,348 |
| International unit fee | $4,644 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2024, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | DYN102 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | Completion of 192 credit points in DV43 or DE42, or admission into DE70 Graduate Certificate in Designing Resilient Landscapes or DE72 Master of Landscape Architecture or DE83 Master of Architecture |
| Anti-requisite: | DEH701 |
| Coordinator: | Glenda Caldwell | g.caldwell@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit is project-based and introduces students to research methods and methodologies that have relevance to designers. An understanding of research is important for design practice in order to understand existing conditions and needs, to test ideas, to understand the implications of design-decisions, to evaluate how a design intervention is used, and to anticipate changes that will need to be made. Research is critical to advancing design practice and ensuring decisions can be made based on evidence.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply design research processes in general philosophical, theoretical and methodological terms, developing the knowledge and skills to evaluate research techniques.
- Demonstrate independent written and verbal skills to communicate research proposals and findings to diverse audiences.
- Collect and analyse data in a systematic, rigorous and ethical way.
Content
The major topics covered in this unit will include:
- the philosophical context of research on, for and by design
- quantitative and qualitative methodologies and methods relevant to design
- research rigor and ethics
- developing a research plan
- literature searching and review
- data gathering and analysis
- research dissemination and reporting to multiple audiences.
Learning Approaches
In this unit you will have the opportunity to learn through active engagement with the interactive learning resources, peer learning, moderated and facilitated discussions, learning events and self-directed learning materials. As such, your learning in this unit will be fostered through weekly activities and the completion of a research project.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback in this unit is provided to you in the following ways:
- formative exercises
- review of weekly activities
- criteria referenced assessment (CRA) sheets
- verbal/written feedback from staff at completion of projects.
Assessment
Overview
Assessment will take the form of two projects. While each project will be assessed for grading at the completion of the project, there will also be ongoing formative feedback throughout the semester, to guide your progress. Assessment expectations will be provided through criteria referenced assessment (CRA) sheets, and also discussed during relevant lectures and presentations.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Research Proposal
Written research proposal for a project to be conducted on a topic of your choice (with approval of the teaching team). The proposal must include an analysis of existing research, articulation of the research problem, research question, significance and proposed method to conduct the research.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Research Project
You will complete a research project based on the proposal you prepared for assessment one. For this assessment you will prepare a report in text and diagrams (as appropriate) to explain the background, methodology, method(s), findings, and implications of the research project.
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
Specific resources and materials will be shared through the unit online learning platform.
Risk Assessment Statement
Substantial computer-based work will be required. 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.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.DE83 Master of Architecture
- Independently researching and evaluating emergent knowledge as it becomes necessary to fulfil the profession's role in society.
Relates to: ULO1 - Supporting their decision-making using evidence-based, reasoned argument and judgement pertaining to architectural propositions.
Relates to: ULO3 - Communicating with a variety of audiences in appropriate ways.
Relates to: ULO2
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2024, Online
| Unit code: | DYN102 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | Completion of 192 credit points in DV43 or DE42, or admission into DE70 Graduate Certificate in Designing Resilient Landscapes or DE72 Master of Landscape Architecture or DE83 Master of Architecture |
| Anti-requisite: | DEH701 |
Overview
This unit is project-based and introduces students to research methods and methodologies that have relevance to designers. An understanding of research is important for design practice in order to understand existing conditions and needs, to test ideas, to understand the implications of design-decisions, to evaluate how a design intervention is used, and to anticipate changes that will need to be made. Research is critical to advancing design practice and ensuring decisions can be made based on evidence.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply design research processes in general philosophical, theoretical and methodological terms, developing the knowledge and skills to evaluate research techniques.
- Demonstrate independent written and verbal skills to communicate research proposals and findings to diverse audiences.
- Collect and analyse data in a systematic, rigorous and ethical way.
Content
The major topics covered in this unit will include:
- the philosophical context of research on, for and by design
- quantitative and qualitative methodologies and methods relevant to design
- research rigor and ethics
- developing a research plan
- literature searching and review
- data gathering and analysis
- research dissemination and reporting to multiple audiences.
Learning Approaches
In this unit you will have the opportunity to learn through active engagement with the interactive learning resources, peer learning, moderated and facilitated discussions, learning events and self-directed learning materials. As such, your learning in this unit will be fostered through weekly activities and the completion of a research project.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback in this unit is provided to you in the following ways:
- formative exercises
- review of weekly activities
- criteria referenced assessment (CRA) sheets
- verbal/written feedback from staff at completion of projects.
Assessment
Overview
Assessment will take the form of two projects. While each project will be assessed for grading at the completion of the project, there will also be ongoing formative feedback throughout the semester, to guide your progress. Assessment expectations will be provided through criteria referenced assessment (CRA) sheets, and also discussed during relevant lectures and presentations.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Research Proposal
Written research proposal for a project to be conducted on a topic of your choice (with approval of the teaching team). The proposal must include an analysis of existing research, articulation of the research problem, research question, significance and proposed method to conduct the research.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Research Project
You will complete a research project based on the proposal you prepared for assessment one. For this assessment you will prepare a report in text and diagrams (as appropriate) to explain the background, methodology, method(s), findings, and implications of the research project.
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
Specific resources and materials will be shared through the unit online learning platform.
Risk Assessment Statement
Substantial computer-based work will be required. 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.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.DE83 Master of Architecture
- Independently researching and evaluating emergent knowledge as it becomes necessary to fulfil the profession's role in society.
Relates to: ULO1 - Supporting their decision-making using evidence-based, reasoned argument and judgement pertaining to architectural propositions.
Relates to: ULO3 - Communicating with a variety of audiences in appropriate ways.
Relates to: ULO2