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DESIGN 100 : Design Methods and Processes 1

Creative Arts and Industries

2021 Semester One (1213) (30 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Introduces students to key tools, methods and processes of design planning, strategy and practice. Students learn to apply design thinking and technologies to real world contexts and issues. A course of studio–based study focused on a series of creative, hands-on projects and supported by lectures. The emphasis is on human-centred design and interventions.

Course Overview

This course is a required foundation course for all Design and Design Conjoint students. By completing this course, students will be familiar with and confident in the use of core design methods and technologies for visualising concepts and prototyping with both digital and analogue materials.

The main focus of this course is How We Design making it the perfect companion course for Design 101, Why We Design.

Design involves listening hard, analysing forensically, committing early, prototyping rapidly, testing authentically and planning strategically. Most importantly design results in an artefact that has an intended impact on the context around it. This course concentrates on what methods,  processes, tools and techniques are adopted and combined by designers to analyse, create, develop and deploy design into the everyday world of complex social, cultural, temporal, spatial, political and environmental systems. 

Topics and activities include:
  1. Design Methods and Process: The semester will begin with an introduction to design terms, process, various methods of practice and how to apply them to design problems.
  2. Design Technologies: Students will experiment with fabrication technologies through a combination of instructional workshops and artefact development
  3. Design Prototyping and Testing: Students will develop and refine designs through rapid and iterative prototyping, testing, and refining .
  4. Design Solutions: Students will resolve, demonstrate and justify a team project based on a given brief.  

Course Requirements

No pre-requisites or restrictions

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 3: Solution Seeking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Capability 5: Independence and Integrity
Capability 6: Social and Environmental Responsibilities
Graduate Profile: Bachelor of Design

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate familiarity with key methodologies and design tools and their application in design research and development contexts. (Capability 1.1, 2.2, 3.2 and 5.4)
  2. Demonstrate a familiarity with iteratively developing a design project while documenting a process and its' evolution through successive prototypes (Capability 1.3, 2.3, 4.1, 5.3, 6.1 and 6.2)
  3. Demonstrate an ability to critically reflect on process while seeking input from stakeholders of a given project (Capability 1.2, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 5.4 and 6.3)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Technical Experiments 40% Individual Coursework
Final Project 40% Group Coursework
Folio 20% Individual Coursework
3 types 100%
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3
Technical Experiments
Final Project
Folio
A total grade of 50% or higher is required to pass this course.
All assignment submission items requested by the lecturer must be uploaded to Canvas unless specified on the assignment brief. No email submission will be accepted. Assignments must be accompanied by a cover sheet available on Canvas.
Multiple submissions are possible. Students can submit multiple versions of the assignment and all the submitted versions are kept. Marking is based on the latest version submitted before the deadline.
Late assignments are NOT generally accepted. Any work submitted after the due date and without an extension form will be treated as overdue and will automatically be graded D-/0 (zero). In extreme circumstances, the student can apply for an extension. For example, when a student faces unavoidable personal circumstances (e.g. illness or a death in the family) that mean the student is unable to submit a component of coursework, they may apply for an extension.
Applications for extensions require that students complete a formal application form (available on Canvas). The request is assessed by the Group Services Administrator or Course coordinator and must be supported by written evidence from a doctor or counselor. Extension forms and supporting evidence to be sent to design-admin@auckland.ac.nz. The student must apply no later than five days before the due date of the assignment. In case of an extreme difficulty being experienced closer to the assignment deadline, students can contact the course coordinator directly.
No extensions will be granted for problems such as accidentally erased computer files, which should always be prevented by keeping backup copies. When an extension is granted, students are expected to submit evidence of work in progress on the original assignment due date to demonstrate what has been completed up to that date.

Teaching & Learning Methods

This course will be delivered over 12 weeks in a Studio environment.
Studio sessions will be led by a team of design experts who will provide lectures and lead workshop activities on design methods, process and techniques.

Each week there will be a 3 hour design studio scheduled to include activities such as  project workshops, industry demonstrations,  and feedback sessions. Students are expected to attend every week as each session has been designed to equip students with the necessary skills to complete all assessment activities to receive a passing grade. Any further engagement in workshops and feedback sessions will contribute to achieving higher than a passing grade.

Each week practical workshops will be available for students starting with induction sessions in the fabrication labs and will also include equipment training led by expert technicians. Computer technicians will be available in the first 2 weeks  to assist students who may need help setting up laptops and access to software.

A number of online resources will be available to students to prepare for weekly studio and workshop sessions. These will take the form of videos on related topics and quizzes for students to practice new learnings.

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 30 point course and students are expected to spend 20 hours per week involved in each 30 point course that they are enrolled in.

For this course, you can expect per week 3 hours of studio contact, 2 hours of workshop instruction, 2 hours of FabLab, 2 hours of preparatory reading and planning for studio and workshops and 11 hours of work on assignments, skills development and folio development.

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience

Attendance is required at scheduled activities including studios to receive credit for components of the course.
Lectures will be available as recordings. Other learning activities including tutorials will be available as recordings.
The course will include live online events including group discussions.
Attendance on campus is required for the presentation of your final project.
The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.

Learning Resources

BYOD - All new students enrolled in a Bachelor of Design or Design conjoint degree should come to class with their own laptop. This is so students will have the core learning tools available in and outside of class. It also means students can increase their independence and have better control of a  professional device to stimulate creativity and simplify their design process. Working with ya personal laptop during the Design degree will prepare students for the realities of working as a designer after graduation. The highly recommended, recommended and minimum specifications for a laptop are listed here: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/creative/current-students/courses/design/courses-design-bring-your-own-device.html 

Sketch pad and drawing materials: It is good practice to be able to quickly record ideas through writing and sketching as well as collecting and pasting items found that are relevant or inspiring.

Students will develop an online folio to be maintain throughout their course. Students will be guided in class to select appropriate tools and services to host personal folios for reflection and presentation.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.
Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.
Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Digital Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

In the event of unexpected disruption

We undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions, the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. In the event of a disruption, the University and your course coordinators will make every effort to provide you with up to date information via Canvas and the University website.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.

Published on 09/12/2020 01:48 p.m.