Undergraduate Course: Design Research 1 (DESI07003)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh College of Art |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 7 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 40 |
| Home subject area | Design |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course is only available to students in the School of Design.
Indicative course content
This course introduces students to a broad range of basic research methods in relation to practical studio work, enabling them to extend their understanding of design practice.
Aims of course
1 To introduce students to key theories, practices, contexts and debates in Design.
2 To encourage the creative and critical development of personal practice.
3 To encourage curiosity and foster critical enquiry.
Mode of delivery
Studio-based,Workshop,Group crit,Presentation,Project,Site Visit,Tutorial |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | Co-requisites
DESI07001, DESI07002, DESI07004 |
| Additional Costs | course materials and study trips |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2011/12 Full Year, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: 150 |
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| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
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Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. INVESTIGATE: Show an ability to collect and collate images, objects and texts which demonstrate an investigation of research themes.
2. CONSIDER: Demonstrate a range of approaches to design research.
3. SELECT: Demonstrate the ability to select research themes and begin to develop a personal direction. |
Assessment Information
Assessment plan
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Special Arrangements
This course is only available to students in the School of Design.
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Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
Indicative Bibliography
Specific Bibliography will be determined by tutors. |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Contact hours 200 hours
Directed study 100 hours
Self-directed study 100 hours
Total 400 hours |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Mr Gerardus Verhoeven
Tel: 0131 221 6284
Email: a.verhoeven@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Jane Thomson
Tel:
Email: jane.thomson@ed.ac.uk |
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