Core Module Information
Module title: Communicating Research

SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: DES11166
Module leader: Tom Flint
School School of Arts and Creative Industries
Subject area group: Art Design and Photography
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

This module will give you the skills to communicate your research using techniques appropriate to a wide range of audiences. You will learn how to generate recommendations from analysis of research to improve goods, services and working practices, and how to communicate your work persuasively. You will also learn how to report research within appropriate legislative frameworks.This module is delivered in a combination of formal lectures and studio workshops. In the workshops you will be introduced to techniques and skills necessary for delivering the assessments. In these sessions you will also receive faculty and peer feedback as you develop responses to your assessments.As the digital landscape changes significantly over time, you are not expected to formally learn any specific software to deliver your work. You are free to use any format you feel comfortable with to deliver your work. You will also be in a situation in the studio where peer learning and sharing is a natural part of the course. It is expected that the cohort will introduce and share skills, applications and techniques to each other and the tutors.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Identify, conceptualise and define new and abstract problems and issues using design research methods.

LO2: Communicate design research decisions, methods and findings, using appropriate methods, to a range of audiences with different levels of knowledge/expertise.

LO3: Communicate findings and opportunities uncovered through design research with peers and specialists persuasively and meaningfully.

LO4: Develop original and creative responses to ambiguous and bounded problems and communicate your process and decision making.

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