Courses & Units
Design Research - Communication KDA409
Introduction
Design Research: Methods and Design Research: Communication are a suite of two units where you will explore the relationship between research and contemporary design practice and develop key skills in undertaking and communicating design research. The units provide the foundation for Advanced Design Research projects in the Master of Architecture. In this unit, Design Research: Communication, we focus on the communication of research findings for various academic, professional and general audiences. You will be introduced to a variety of forms of communication for design research. Through detailed precedent studies, you will explore and critically evaluate diverse forms of communication and media and their strategies for engaging different audiences with design research. You will also develop advanced knowledge of techniques in academic and professional writing, including distilling ideas, structuring argument, and using appropriate conventions through workshop and critical analysis of academic texts. You will then apply this knowledge in the development of communication strategies and outputs for professional, scholarly and other targeted audiences related to a specialised topic of design research.
Summary
| Unit name | Design Research - Communication |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KDA409 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Architecture and Design |
| Discipline | Architecture & Design |
| Coordinator | Doctor Georgia Lindsay |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Source appropriate professional and academic resources from a body of literature.
- Evaluate forms of communication by emphasising legibility and visual coherence for diverse audiences.
- Apply advanced communication skills for scholarly and professional communication of design audiences.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 040101 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $2,648.00 |
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 1 x 2-hr workshop weekly (12 times) and online lectures |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Presentation + Dialogue (30%)|Research Proposal + Discussion (30%)|Reading Summary. (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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