Designing for Technology and Innovation unit (ZAT120)

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Introduction

Digital innovation is transforming businesses across all sectors of the economy, through implementing new processes or upgrading existing technology. As a result, new business models in Industry 4.0 have emerged. In this unit you will be introduced to key concepts, principles and practices that relate to designing for technology and innovation. You will examine approaches that drive digital innovation, through applying design thinking, user experience and other contemporary methods for exploring problems and opportunities. In addition, you will investigate how digital transformation is a collaborative and creative process that enables for opportunities in the digital economy. You will therefore learn how to use design thinking tools and techniques and other human-centred approaches to identify, analyse and develop innovative approaches and transformational solutions. In addition, you will develop the skills needed to be an innovative and reflective practitioner.

This unit also 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

Unit name	Designing for Technology and Innovation
Unit code	ZAT120
Credit points	12.5
College/School	University College
Discipline	Pathways
Coordinator	Ms Brigid Morrison
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	4/7/2027	26/7/2027	29/8/2027	23/10/2027

* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Describe digital innovation and transformational solutions
• Apply design methodologies to propose solutions-based outcomes
• Examine how technology can improve the human condition through ethical design.
• Reflect on your role in the innovation process to improve design outcomes

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

ZAT105|ZAT117|ZAT222

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	This unit is delivered fully online and comprised of weekly learning modules and fortnightly tutorials with additional Question and Answers Sessions Online for Assessment Tasks.
Assessment	AT1: Case Study on Innovation (30%)|AT3: New Product or Process Proposal (30%)|AT2: Design Thinking Report (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.

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