This course provides a platform for authentic professional engagements with design industry and the general public. It involves a range of different engagement opportunities which may include an internship placement, industry mentoring, and/or public works. The course provides students with a grounding in professional design practice, exploring practical and ethical aspects of professional design. It requires students to apply and extend their design knowledge and skills through engagement projects requiring adaptability, collaboration, professional and ethical conduct.

The engagement topic is agreed between the student and the course convenor. Internship placements are by negotiation and subject to availability.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Engage with industry and the general public as an informed and ethical professional.
2. Demonstrate design expertise and ingenuity through the development of solutions tailored to cultural and technical contexts.
3. Develop practical and ethical design processes for collaborating with peers and the public.
4. Conduct research into design methodologies and outcomes, adapt and apply findings to design process and production.
5. Substantiate design process and product with in-depth research and rationale.

 

Field Trips

If a field trip is scheduled, students will be informed week 1 and will have sufficient time to plan transport options (locations will be accessible via public transport).

Additional Course Costs

Incidental material costs may be incurred when undertaking design projects. Students are encouraged to consider costs such as printing (presentation boards), prototyping (3D printing, app development, low-fi or high-fi mock-ups, and/or electronic components). Keeping in mind that projects can be completed and assessed using the equipment provided (software, workshops on campus etc). Overall costs per project will depend on a number of factors - the scale and scope of the project as well as the overall objective of each student.

Recommended Resources

Resources for each assessment task will be made available via the course Wattle site and in weekly classes.

Staff Feedback

Students will be provided with verbal feedback in the weekly classes. Written feedback will be provided after each formative check-in. Verbal and written feedback will be provided for all assessment items.

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Other Information

Internship

Internship is an optional component of DESN6010. If you want to complete an internship you must organise it in consultation with your lecturer.

The internship:

Should have relevance to your design interests and aspirations.

Should involve a minimum of one week full time.

Can be conducted full time or part time.

Can be conducted in a teaching break (by negotiation).

Use the Reflective Practice process (Assessment Task 3) to report on your internship.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Introductions, course overview, and expectations Issue Assessment I & III
2	Guest lecture + studio activities	Reflective Practice prompt I
3	Guest lecture + studio activities	Formative check-in Reflective Practice prompt II
4	Guest lecture + studio activities Feedback from formative check-in	Reflective Practice prompt III
5	Consultations and assessment development
6	Presentations	Assessment I DUE 35% Individual assessment Presented in-class and submit hardcopy / online copy
7	Client engagement & group formation Feedback and Grades Assessment I Issue Assessment II
8	Guest lecture + studio activities	Reflective Practice prompt IV
9	Guest lecture + studio activities	Formative check-in Reflective Practice prompt V
10	Consultations and design development Feedback from formative check-in
11	Consultations and design development
12	Presentations	Assessment II DUE 45% Group assessment Present in-class and submit hardcopy / online copy
13	Friday 7 June 2019 - no class	Assessment III DUE 20% Individual assessment Submit online via Wattle

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Design Proposal	35 %	05/04/2019	26/04/2019	3,4,5
Design Project	45 %	31/05/2019	14/06/2019	1,2,3,4,5
Reflective Practice	20 %	07/06/2019	14/06/2019	1,3

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information 
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website. Students may choose not to submit assessment items through Turnitin. In this instance you will be required to submit, alongside the assessment item itself, hard copies of all references included in the assessment item.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Participation

The course has been designed with the expectation that students will attend and participate in the weekly class activities and feedback sessions. Attendance will be recorded weekly.

Assessment Task 1

Design Proposal

Value: 35%

Individual assessment

Due: Friday 5 April (in-class presentations)

Summary

During the first half of the semester, you will work independently and will be guided through a range of professional design methods and tools. Complimenting this, you will meet design industry professionals who will help you to better understand various design approaches and practices. Using the knowledge you have gained over the course of your degree (and during the semester), you will develop a design proposal (concept response) to a particular theme. Project themes and associated industry sectors will be issued during week 1 and will form the foundation of your design brief. The design proposal will culminate in the submission of a design presentation (week 6) that includes your design process (methods, tools applied and associated critique/justification of methods selected), concept development (ideation) and design prototype* (where relevant). This process will involve peer and staff critique.

*Note: the design process, ideation development and final design prototype may include but not be limited to: sketches, low-fi mockups, wireframes, CAD models, 3D prints and or other prototyping techniques.

Assessment Criteria

Your final submission will be assessed on its demonstration of:

• Independent development of design concepts and processes
• Diverse engagement with design process, methods and outcomes
• Technically and aesthetically resolved design
• Effective visual, oral and written communication

Assessment Task 2

Design Project

Value: 45%

Group assessment

Due: Friday 31 May (in-class presentations)

Summary

During the second half of the semester, you will engage in professional collaboration by working in groups. Complimenting this, you will meet design & industry professionals who will help you to better understand various design approaches, practices, future trends, and social challenges. Using the skills and knowledge you have gained over the course of your degree (and during the semester), your group will collaborate, working on the design project (design response) to a particular industry challenge. Design challenges and associated industry sectors will be issued during week 7 and will form the foundation of your design brief. The design project will culminate in the submission of a professional design presentation (week 12) that includes a high-quality pitch of the final design response. This process will involve peer, industry and staff critique (where relevant). Accompanying your pitch presentation, you will also submit a copy of your design process* (research methods, tools applied and associated critique/justification of methods selected), concept development (ideation) and high-fi design prototype*.

*Note: the design process, ideation development and final design prototype may include but not be limited to: sketches, low-fi mock-ups, wireframes, CAD models, 3D prints and or other prototyping techniques.

Assessment Criteria

Your final submission will be assessed on its demonstration of:

• Successful response to the cultural and technical constraints of a particular context
• Effective and informed engagement with clients, audiences, industry and/or issues
• Technically and aesthetically resolved design
• Ability to substantiate design process and outcomes with rational

Assessment Task 3

Reflective Practice

Value: 20%

Due: Friday 7 June by 5pm

Individual assessment / submit online (Wattle)

Reflective Practice (max 1,200 words)

Developing a Reflective Practice capability is central to professional development and good design practice. Throughout the semester you will be prompted to capture 'Reflective Practice' moments. For this assessment item, you will submit a maximum of 3 x Reflections using the template provided (issued week 1 - based on Schön's description of Reflective Practice). As part of this process, you may decide to maintain a practice journal - however, you must select (highlight) 3 key Reflections for assessment.

Assessment Criteria

• Reflective evaluation of critical incidents and outcomes
• Clear and insightful reflection on learning and design processes
• Effective written and visual communication

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of our culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically. This means that all members of the community commit to honest and responsible scholarly practice and to upholding these values with respect and fairness. The Australian National University commits to embedding the values of academic integrity in our teaching and learning. We ensure that all members of our community understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with. The University has policies and procedures in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Visit the following Academic honesty & plagiarism website for more information about academic integrity and what the ANU considers academic misconduct. The ANU offers a number of services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. The Academic Skills and Learning Centre offers a number of workshops and seminars that you may find useful for your studies.

Online Submission

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) as submission must be through Turnitin.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Resubmission of Assignments

In the case of a Fail result, a resubmission can be negotiated with the tutor.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information.
In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service – including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy.
If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.

Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
• PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students