Undergraduate Course: Design Research and Context 1 (DESI07006)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh College of Art |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 7 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 60 |
| Home subject area | Design |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course introduces students to a broad range of basic research approaches in relation to theoretical, critical and practical studio work, enabling them to extend their understanding of Design.
Aims
1. To introduce students to key theories, practices,contexts and debates in Design.
2. To develop an awareness of, and ability to select and use a range of appropriate research methods.
3. To foster critical enquiry that leads to the visual, verbal and written communication of ideas in an analytical manner. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2013/14 Full Year, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Learn enabled: No |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
16/09/2013 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
600
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Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
600 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Please contact the School directly for a breakdown of Assessment Methods
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| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. INVESTIGATE: Show an ability to select and collate images, objects and texts which support research themes.
2. CONSIDER: Demonstrate the exploration of a range of approaches to design research.
3. COMMUNICATE: Present coherent ideas in appropriate formats.
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Assessment Information
| Course work: relevant visual and textual. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Sonia Matos
Tel: (0131 6)51 5753
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Course secretary | Ms Jane Thomson
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