Undergraduate Course: Design Principles and Practice 2 (EDUA08085)
Course Outline
| School | Moray House School of Education |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Education |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This half course is intended to progress and/or develop distinctive skills, knowledge and their application in the field of design and manufacture. Building on the skills developed in Design Principles and Practices 1, Manufacture Principles and Practices1, this course is largely project-based and will extend students&© awareness and understanding of economic, environmental, ethical and social issues in design and development. It links directly with experiences, learning outcomes and assessment requirements for Manufacture Principles and Practices 2.
It explores some of the themes of Education 2 Philosophical and Sociological Perspectives on Curriculum Assessment, Pedagogy and Social Justice, specifically interdisciplinary learning and cross curriculum projects, the nature of knowledge, exploration of values and assumptions. It examines the contribution designing and design activity as a pedagogical approach offers teaching and learning. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | Possible graphic media and modeling |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: 15 |
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| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1. Consider consequences of design and manufacture on the environment and on society, as well as ethical and economic issues.
2. Critically analyse scenarios and recognise and respond to conflicting and
complex issues in design development.
3. Understand the role of digital technologies in design and realization to make in formed Selection, application and integration of appropriate technologies.
4. Demonstrate a broad knowledge of sociological, psychological, motivational theories, principles and concepts related to design activity as an innate human trait and driver for change development.
5. Discuss research related to design learning, explore issues of progression and identify aspects for further investigation. |
Assessment Information
1. Extended illustrated report on Scotland's contribution to the field of technological development including consideration of social, environmental, economic issues and how this informs the construct of Design and Technology Education. (2000 words) 40%
2. Individual design project: digital portfolio and design proposal in response to scenarios 60% |
Special Arrangements
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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 |
Baxter, M. (1994) Product Design: A Systematic Approach Hodder & Stoughton. Chapman. Leake, J. (2008) Engineering Design Graphics: Sketching, Modeling, and Visualization: Wiley & Sons. Ulrich, K. and Eppinger, S. (2007) Product Design and Development: McGraw-Hill
Lawson, B, (2006) How designers think : the design process demystified 4th ed. Oxford : Architectural Press.
Lefteri, C. (2006) Materials for Inspirational Design, Rotovision McBrien, R. (1997) Changing Technology: Exploring Issues with Students at Key Stage 3 and 4, TIDE Papanek, V. (1985) Design for the Real World: Human Ecology and Social Change, Thames & Hudson
Papanek, V. (1985) The green imperative : ecology and ethics in design and architecture Thames & Hudson
McDonough, W. and Braungart, M. (2003) Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things, Rodale Steffen, A. (2008) Worldchanging A User's Guide for the 21st Century, Harry N Abrams Thompson, R. (2007) Manufacturing Processes for Design Professionals, Thames & Hudson Lefteri, C. (2007) Making It: Manufacturing Techniques for Product Design, Laurence King Various websites and periodicals and research journals |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords | Design Sustainability Education Technology |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Ms Susan Mclaren
Tel: 0131 6(51 6615)
Email: susan.v.mclaren@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mr David Barrett
Tel: (0131 6)51 6436
Email: david.barrett@ed.ac.uk |
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