Postgraduate Course: Dissertation (Design, Context & Communication) (DESI11028)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh College of Art |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
| Course type | Dissertation |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 60 |
ECTS Credits | 30 |
| Summary | This course well help students prepare for the planning and submission of an independent practice-based researched dissertation. Here, a variety of key themes, theories and principles relevant to the field of design informatics will be discussed, along with the possible aims and outcomes different approaches may lead to. The wide-reaching breadth of this module is designed to encourage students to critically examine the production of their work developed during their studies. A key objective here is to promote informed, innovative, experimental and purposive research and communication that relates to academic study and creative practice at the forefront of the field. |
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2015/16, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Block 5 (Sem 2) and beyond |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
600
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Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 12,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
588 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
This module will be assessed under the Edinburgh College of Art Assessment
100% coursework. In this course students will be expected to develop an integrated approach to research and practice through the identification of key themes, theories and methods appropriate in the investigation, critical and in-depth evaluation of the products, systems or services they have created during their taught postgraduate studies. This investigation should result in a written report and an exhibition of produced work. Besides the required written component, students will be assessed on their capacity to rigorously and systematically assess and communicate their practice, both visually and textually. Focusing on the originality and pertinence of their work, in this module, students will be expected to coherently communicate and explain the rationale behind their work developed so far.
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| Feedback |
Not entered |
| No Exam Information |
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| Academic year 2015/16, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 2 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
600
(
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 12,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
588 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
|
| Additional Information (Assessment) |
This module will be assessed under the Edinburgh College of Art Assessment
100% coursework. In this course students will be expected to develop an integrated approach to research and practice through the identification of key themes, theories and methods appropriate in the investigation, critical and in-depth evaluation of the products, systems or services they have created during their taught postgraduate studies. This investigation should result in a written report and an exhibition of produced work. Besides the required written component, students will be assessed on their capacity to rigorously and systematically assess and communicate their practice, both visually and textually. Focusing on the originality and pertinence of their work, in this module, students will be expected to coherently communicate and explain the rationale behind their work developed so far.
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| Feedback |
Not entered |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Research: Evidence rigorous engagement with the key themes, theories and/or principles of design and informatics research that underpin and sustain your practice.
- Analyse: Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the key themes, theories and/or principles of design and informatics research that underpin a high level of curiosity and investigation within your practice.
- Synthesise & Communicate: Select appropriate and innovative approaches for communicating the key findings, development of products, systems or services developed during your taught postgraduate studies.
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Reading List
Clarke, M. (2007) Verbalising the Visual: Translating Art and Design into Words. Lausanne; Worthing: AVA Academia.
Cross, N. (2006) Designerly Ways of Knowing. London: Springer.
Crouch, C. and Pearce, J. (2012) Doing Research in Design. London: Berg Publishers.
Lees-Mafei, G. (2011) Writing Design: Words and Objects. London: Berg Publishers.
Madsen, D. (1992) Successful dissertations and theses: a guide to graduate student research from proposal to completion. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Smith, H and Roger Dean (eds.). (2009) Practice-led research, research-led practice in the creative arts. Edinburgh: University of Edinburgh.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Keywords | Design, Research, Writing, Communication |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Chris Speed
Tel: (0131 6)51 5747
Email: |
Course secretary | Miss Emma Binks
Tel: (0131 6)51 5740
Email: |
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