Modules

Core Module Information
Module title: Major Project (Realisation)
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 40.00
ECTS credit value: 20
Module code: DES11162
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:

In this module you will action the plan and realise the opportunities identified in the Major Project (Discovery) module. You will conduct a self directed project and engage in appropriate research and practice to deliver evidenced proposals. You will be guided through the process by a supervisor who will provide formative feedback on your work in progress.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate a critical understanding of a range of principles and techniques for conducting a suitable design research investigation.

LO2: Develop the creative capacity to interpret, respond to and mitigate ambiguous and bounded problems.

LO3: Demonstrate leadership and/or initiative and make an identifiable contribution to change and development in research for design.

LO4: Manage complex ethical and professional issues and make informed judgements on issues related to the practice of design research.

LO5: Effectively communicate, using appropriate methods, complex design research to a range of audiences with different levels of knowledge and or expertise.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 3, 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: Tom Flint
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 8 4 lectures covering the expectations of the module, supervisor allocations and how to undertake your work. This will include discussions on effective report writing and data presentation.
Face To Face Project Supervision 14 Project supervision from subject specialists. These specialists will guide you through the process of recruiting participants, gathering data and then understanding that data. You will then be guided through a process of reflection on your own performance. You will receive formative feedback on your work in process during supervision meetings.
Online Guided independent study 378 You will undertake a significant independent piece of work. Much of the work undertaken will be developed by you in response to supervision meetings.
Total Study Hours400
Expected Total Study Hours for Module400


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Written 85 1~2~3~4~5 14 , WORDS= 7000 words A full discussion of the realisation phase of your major project.
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 15 1~2~3~4~5 Not Yet Determi HOURS= 120-300 seconds A short video submission detailing your major project and how you answered the brief. This video should be suitable for a non expert audience.
Component 1 subtotal: 85
Component 2 subtotal: 15
Module subtotal: 100

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