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
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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)
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
Co-requisites
DESI07001, DESI07002, DESI07004
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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 |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
No Classes have been defined for this Course |
First Class |
First class information not currently available |
No Exam Information |
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
Not entered |
Special Arrangements
This course is only available to students in the School of Design.
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Additional Information
Academic description |
Not entered |
Syllabus |
Not entered |
Transferable skills |
Not entered |
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 |
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Course secretary |
Ms Joan Wallace
Tel:
Email: j.wallace@ed.ac.uk |
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1 September 2011 5:52 am
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