Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast
This unit has been discontinued.
Introduction
Design thinking is a creative and collaborative process that focuses on understanding the problem from the user’s perspective. In this unit you will be introduced to design thinking within the context of digital innovation. The activities and assessment tasks in this unit focus on applying design thinking to define a problem, generate ideas, test and evaluate solutions, and communicate design outcomes within an ethical framework.
In conjunction with the discipline theory, this unit introduces learning through practice by exposing you to authentic learning experiences. These experiences are placed at the centre of learning and assessment, so you have the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours necessary to respond to industry, community and/or global needs.
You will be introduced to:
- a range of methods, tools, techniques and approaches to practice
- principles and perspectives such as values, ethics, empathy and leadership in real world scenarios
- reflection and deliberative thinking as a means of developing knowledge, skills, attitudes and aspirations
- ways of understanding problems and developing solutions through active inquiry.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Design Thinking & Digital Innovation |
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| Unit code | ZAT117 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | University College |
| Discipline | Applied Technologies |
| Coordinator | Fiona Brodribb |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Apply the design thinking process to define the problem, generate ideas, and test and evaluate solutions.
- Identify and communicate outcomes of the design thinking process.
- Critically reflect on the design thinking process for the potential to drive digital innovation.
- Reflect on experiences and key learnings to generate plans for self-development.
Fees
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Teaching material and tutorial support will be provided weekly through MyLo during the term. Students will be required to attend two to three on campus practical sessions per term (2-3 hours per session). Internet access is required for this course as students are required to access study materials provided online through MyLO. Please log into MyLO on the first day of each teaching period. |
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| Assessment | AT1: Empathy map (20%) AT2: Design document part 1 (20%) AT3: Design document part 2 (40%) AT4: Test report (20%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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