Design Ethics unit (ZAD225)

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

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

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
			not applicable

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Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

ZAD205

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	3 hour tutorial/workshop weekly.
Assessment	AT1: Essay: Copyright Conflicts (30%)|AT2: Making Ethical Decisions (30%)|AT3: Presentation: Expanded Ethics and Practice (40%)
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Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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