You must have a good grounding in the following subject areas: Interaction Design, Visual Communication.

Examples of equivalent learning Successful completion of:
Advanced Higher:
• Visual Communication
• Interactive Media Design

What you will learn and what this module is about?

In this module, you will work both individually and as a team to investigate, develop and evaluate a self-determined service design challenge. This will involve applying to practice a Research through Design (RtD) strategy in the field of digital media and interaction design. The process includes demonstrating knowledge:
- Research philosophy
- sound ethical procedures
- project management
- evaluative and self-appraisal skills.

The module aims to develop your experience and confidence with qualitative research procedures. These research skills will provide a solid foundation that you can hone and apply during your academic journey and beyond.

The content of the module will be updated to reflect current technological developments and research within the school.

On completion of this module, you will be able to:

LO1: Develop a critical understanding of Research through Design as a mode of research inquiry.

LO2: Apply a Research through Design approach to a self-determined service design challenge, demonstrating sound ethical procedures.

LO3: Evaluate and critically reflect on the project's process and outcomes.

LO4: Show capacity for self-appraisal by documenting and analysing your learning journey on the module.