This course provides a platform for advanced problem-solving and engagement with external stakeholders. Students collaborate in transdisciplinary teams across authentic projects, encompassing not-for-profit, government, industry, and university sectors. Design knowledge and skills are extended through real-world projects requiring demonstration and application of critical thinking, adaptability, ethical practice, and professional conduct. Teams conduct research, frame and address transdisciplinary problems, and creatively resolve them in collaboration with peers and stakeholders. Peer review processes are integrated throughout the semester. Additionally, students compile and professionally present an individual portfolio showcasing their design and related works completed during their studies.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- engage collaboratively with clients, industry, the public, and peers to address complex problems as an informed and ethical practitioner;
- employ design knowledge in transdisciplinary problem solving across authentic industry projects;
- demonstrate and apply critical thinking through design methodologies, theories, and processes;
- identify, articulate, and address design problems and develop innovative design solutions through creative practice;
- conduct research into design artefacts and processes, and apply findings to creative production; and
- document and critically reflect on design processes and outcomes.
Work Integrated Learning
Simulation/Virtual
Students develop work for industry partners based on a brief they develop in consultation. Partners consult with students through the development to the conclusion of the work.
Indicative Assessment
- Collaborative Design Project: Research, Problem Framing & Creative Direction (30) [LO 1,2,3,4,5,6]
- Collaborative Design Project: Engagement, Problem Resolution, and Rationale Report (inc. approx. 2000 word rationale) (40) [LO 1,2,3,4,5,6]
- Reflective Journal (30) [LO 3,4,5,6]
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up from:
a) 36 hours of contact comprising lectures, tutorials / workshops; and
b) 94 hours of independent study consisting of a combination of research, reading and writing, and/or internship attendance.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
There are no prescribed texts for this course.
Assumed Knowledge
Students should enrol in this course during the final stages of their degree/s. Students are assumed to have attained the relevant domain experience required to engage with industry and public.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 12
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
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| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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