Unit of Study DSGN1009 Design Thinking and Communication (2027)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Education
Placement

No

Anti-requisites

DSGN1004 - Design Management and Communication AND DSGN2005 - Graphics Principles and Industry Application

Unit description

This unit introduces foundational principles of design research and design thinking for use in authentic problem-solving contexts. Students engage in project-based activities to explore drawing techniques, digital tools and multimodal communication for visualising and presenting design concepts. These learning opportunities develop capabilities in applying design thinking and communicating design ideas with emerging self-awareness. The unit’s disciplinary focus supports students to use design thinking processes in tasks connected to their chosen teaching area.

Unit content

Module 1 Introduction to Design Thinking

Module 2 Empathise and Define: an authentic problem or opportunity

Module 3 Ideate: Concept ideation

Module 4 Ideate: Digital Modelling (CAD)

Module 5 Ideate: Concept Presentation

Module 6 Evaluate: Reflection and Concept Modification

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Online	Term3	Term3

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

define and describe design research and design thinking

apply drawing techniques and digital tools to communicate design concepts and solutions

develop abilities and self-awareness as an oral, written and visual communicator of designed solutions

design solutions for authentic contexts using design thinking processes relevant to their chosen discipline area

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (weekly)

Assessment
Portfolio	50%
Portfolio	50%

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Fee information

Domestic

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