2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person,
VIEW FULL DETAILS
Occurrence: | 001 |
Primary mode of delivery: | In Person |
Location of delivery: | MERCHISTON |
Partner: | |
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: | Tom Flint |
Module Organiser: | |
Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH)) |
Mode of activity | Learning & Teaching Activity | NESH (Study Hours) | NESH Description |
Face To Face | Lecture | 20 | A series of lectures that will introduce numerous research methods appropriate for design research. Subjects covered will include contextual behaviours, affinity mapping and how to gain insights from conducting research and how to translate those insights into opportunities. The module will have a running theme of conducting ethical research with integrity and a focus on inclusivity. |
Face To Face | Practical classes and workshops | 20 | This is a series of workshops exploring methods of design research. In these applied workshops you will practice methods and concepts covered in the lectures. |
Online | Guided independent study | 160 | Independent study is essential for success in this module. You will put time into exploring and learning methods for design research. You will be expected to bring work from your independent study into the workshops to demonstrate your independent learning. |
| Total Study Hours | 200 | |
| Expected Total Study Hours for Module | 200 | |
Assessment |
Type of Assessment | Weighting % | LOs covered | Week due | Length in Hours/Words | Description |
Report | 40 | 1~2~3~4 | 15 | , WORDS= 2000 words | A report discussing the design and implementation of a user centred research study. The content for this report will be developed over the course of the module in workshops designed for this purpose. Formative feedback will be given during these sessions. This submission is the summative result of the work developed in the workshops. |
Essay | 60 | 1~4 | 10 | , WORDS= 3000 words | An essay discussing an aspect of design research. |
Component 1 subtotal: | 40 | | |
Component 2 subtotal: | 60 | | | | |
Module subtotal: | 100 | | | | |