Self-evaluation, peer feedback and formal industry critique contribute to continuous improvement of design practices and development of designers’ expertise. In this unit, you will be introduced to various forms of critique, and develop the ability to question assumptions and apply objective criteria to evaluate your own design practice.

You will further develop your critical ability by engaging in an exercise to respond constructively to critical feedback from peers and to incorporate this feedback to improve upon an existing design idea.

Practical Approaches to Learning at University College
The University College is committed to providing students with opportunities to engage in practical learning experiences. Every unit is therefore driven by at least one approach that is problem or project-based, or that involves work-integrated learning.

In this unit, you will participate in a range of learning activities that focus on design thinking processes and principles, and then be provided opportunities to apply these in practice. You will therefore empathise with the customer/user, identify and define the problem, prototype, test and propose solutions.

These activities allow you to develop discipline-specific skills, knowledge and behaviours, alongside a range of employability skills and professional attributes. Some of these include, for example, empathy, active inquiry, critical thinking, problem solving, creativity and innovation, and communication.
To find more information on the University College’s approach to teaching and learning, click here to view in the Unit Outline Essential Information resource.