Core Module Information
Module title: Design Major Project Part 1

SCQF level: 10:
SCQF credit value: 40.00
ECTS credit value: 20

Module code: DES10116
Module leader: Peter Buwert
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 Design Major Project you will set out on an ambitious design project, which will allow you to develop and showcase the full range of your design skills. In Design Major Project Part 1 you will identify your project theme, define the shape of your investigation, conduct and analyse research, and apply the knowledge gained through this activity to develop and propose imaginative and challenging design concepts which you will go on to develop further in Design Major Project Part 2.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Identify a subject for investigation within/through design practice, demonstrating detailed knowledge and understanding of key contextual and theoretical factors relevant to the operation of design in this context.

LO2: Responsibly devise, manage and execute a design research investigation leading to development of knowledge in relation to the operation of design in the identified context.

LO3: Critically analyse, interpret and reflect on key research findings, and present these in support of decision-making regarding the project's direction.

LO4: Apply a wide range of advanced professional design skills, techniques and practices to develop and propose informed, imaginative and challenging design concepts informed by key research findings.

LO5: Critically reflect on the potential impacts of proposed design outcomes within socio-cultural context.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment

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