Core Module Information
Module title: Design Studies 1

SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: DES08130
Module leader: Gus Colvin
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:

In this module, you will increase your knowledge and understanding of design, the design industry, and the evolving role and responsibilities of the designer in society. By examining key texts and case studies you will explore the history and theory of design?s complex relationships with society, ethics, politics and economics, and how this relationship shapes and influences contemporary design practise. You will deepen your skills in critical and reflective thinking as you consider, discuss, debate and critically analyse these issues. Working individually and in groups, you will test and explore theoretical ideas about design practise in the real world by putting ideas into action through design projects. There will be regular opportunities in class to present and reflect on your progress and receive constructive feedback from your peers and tutors. You will demonstrate the knowledge you have gained throughout the module by producing a portfolio of work which presents your critical reflections on the relationships between design history, theory, criticism and practice in context.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Develop knowledge and understanding of key concepts in design studies.

LO2: Explore key relationships between design history, theory, criticism and practice.

LO3: Make observations exploring design’s relationships with key social, political and economic issues.

LO4: Express opinions and construct arguments critiquing design activity in context.

LO5: Critically contextualise and reflect on personal design activity.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Gus Colvin
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Online Guided independent study 140 Guided independent study
Face To Face Lecture 12 LECTURE
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 24 Practical classes and workshops
Online GROUPIND_STUDY 24 Groupwork (Independent Study)
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Portfolio 100 1~2~3~4~5 Week 13 , WORDS= 0 Portfolio
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Design Studies 1