Courses & Units
Design Ethics 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 | College of Business & Economics University College |
| Discipline | Applied Design, Science and Technology |
| Coordinator | Doctor Niklavs Rubenis |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| 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
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100599 | $1,118.00 | $957.00 | not applicable | $2,695.00 |
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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
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Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
ZAD205Teaching
| 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%) |
| 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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