Core Module Information
Module title: Future State Design Research

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

Module code: DES11160
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 arm you with the skills and tools for looking beyond the provision of current services. Over the course of this module, you will learn methods for creating and communicating speculative visions of services for future users. You will also gain an understanding of the importance of these approaches in the service design industry.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: A critical understanding of a range of theories, concepts and principles pertaining to speculative design.

LO2: Apply knowledge and understanding in creating appropriate designed outcomes for diverse cognitive, physical, emotional and moral attributes of people.

LO3: Demonstrate an understanding of the need for and application of speculative and futurescaping methods.

LO4: Take significant responsibility for synthesising design activity for external audiences, using semantics, visualisation and storytelling.

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