Courses & Units
Design Research - Methods KDA408
Introduction
Design Research: Methods and Design Research: Communication are a suite of two units where you will explore the relationship between research and contemporary design practice and develop key skills in undertaking and communicating design research. The units provide the foundation for Advanced Design Research projects in the Master of Architecture.
Design Research: Methods focuses on the conventions, methodologies and techniques for undertaking research within design disciplines. You will be introduced to contemporary and emergent fields of research in design through lectures and seminars, presentations from design researchers in academia and practice, and via seminal and contemporary texts. You will develop critical skills for searching, reading and discussing theories and ideas and exploring the value and application of design research methodologies in different contexts, including multi- and interdisciplinary research projects. You will also gain an understanding of responsibility and accountability in the ethical conduct of design research. In the second half of semester, you will focus on a design research approach aligned with your practice and disciplinary specialisation and undertake a detailed critical evaluation through text and other relevant media.
Summary
Unit name | Design Research - Methods |
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Unit code | KDA408 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Architecture and Design |
Discipline | Architecture & Design |
Coordinator | Associate Professor David Beynon |
Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Semester 1 | 21/2/2022 | 22/3/2022 | 11/4/2022 | 29/5/2022 |
* 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 the relationship between design and research fields by drawing on contemporary design research practices
- Analyse various methods of design research to inform their application in different contexts
- Produce a designed outcome with informed use of design research methods
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 |
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100501 | $1,002.00 | $858.00 | not applicable | $2,402.00 |
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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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Teaching
Teaching Pattern |
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Assessment | Research for Design: leading to a Critical Precedent Review (30%)|Research through Design: leading to a Visual Essay (50%)|Research into Design: leading to a Seminar Presentation. (20%) |
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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