Courses & Units
Design Thinking & Digital Innovation ZAT222
Introduction
Digital Innovation is transforming business and design thinking is a creative and collaborative process that drives innovation. In this unit you will be introduced to design thinking and other contemporary methods for exploring problems from the user’s perspective. This unit focus on applying design thinking to define a problem, generate ideas, test and evaluate solutions, and communicate design outcomes.. You will also explore the process of innovation and necessary precursors for innovation adoption.
The associate degree builds on concepts of learning through practice from the diploma by introducing students to more complex learning experiences.
You will be introduced to:
- discipline-based skills and knowledge in dynamic practice situations. This will include authentic and purposeful, industry-related experiences
- concepts of managing effective relationships and communicating with others
- the development and use of adaptive leadership skills and how these skills relate to innovative and entrepreneurial practice
- the nature of responsible, accountable and reflective workplace skills, and creative and critical thinking relevant to para-professional practice.
You will exercise self-awareness, initiative and judgement to manage yourself and professional relationships effectively. The application of tacit knowledge and capabilities will be reflected in a Practice Manual.
Summary
| Unit name | Design Thinking & Digital Innovation |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ZAT222 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Business & Economics University College |
| Discipline | Applied Technologies |
| Coordinator | Mr Peter Brookes |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse digital innovation approaches and transformational solutions
- Apply the design thinking process to empathise, define a problem, generate ideas, and prototype solutions
- Identify and communicate outcomes of design and innovation processes.
- Reflect on experiences and key learnings to generate plans for self-development.
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 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
ZAT105|ZAT117Teaching
| Assessment | Report (40%)|Presentation (35%)|Essay (25%) |
|---|---|
| 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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