Introduction
In this unit, you will consider a range of ethical problems that are commonly encountered by design practitioners. This can include questions relating to borrowing and acknowledging the ideas and intellectual property of other designers, the impact of design activities on resources and the environment, and the possible influences and effects of design-led change on people and society in general. You will develop an awareness of ethical design practice, and learn to consider your own design practice and decision-making in the context of broad ethical considerations, such as gender equality, human rights and the ‘social contract,’ environmental responsibility, and fairness, honesty and transparency in commercial and client interactions.
Summary
| Unit name | Design Ethics |
| Unit code | ZAD225 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Arts and Society Creative and Performing Arts |
| Discipline | Arts |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Niklavs Rubenis |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Identify key ethical challenges for designers and design industries
- Differentiate between ethical and unethical design practice in a professional context
- Apply ethical practice in dynamic practice situations
- Reflect on how ethical awareness influences personal design practice
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
ZAD205Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 3 hour tutorial/workshop weekly. |
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| Assessment | AT1: Essay: Copyright Conflicts (30%)|AT2: Making Ethical Decisions (30%)|AT3: Presentation: Expanded Ethics and Practice (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. |
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