Available in 2024
Course code

DESN2003

Units

10 units

Level

2000 level

Course handbook

Description

This course examines various understandings and models of the design process, their related stages and techniques, and their relevance to visual communication design in theory and professional practice. It will explore the philosophical and ideological underpinnings of the design process. The course will require students to reflect upon their understanding of their own design process and compare that to theories outlined in research and/or professional literature as well as case studies and/or first-hand professional accounts.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Newcastle City Precinct

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Describe various models, phases and techniques of the design process;

2. Visually depict and compare various models, phases and techniques of the design process

3. Conduct primary and secondary research about the design process;

4. Communicate their research findings using appropriate presentation, written and visual forms of communication.


Content

 Topics will include:

  1. Models of the design process in theory and practice
  2. Design process stages and techniques including: contextual research, ideation, incubation, collaboration, co-design, problem solving, user testing
  3. The social, historical and philosophical contexts of models of the design process
  4. Conducting case study and primary research
  5. Reviewing literature

Assessment items

Quiz: Multiple choice questions on key course readings and content

Report: Video report

Project: Creative project in teams


Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 6 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 9 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-2
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 3 week(s) starting in week 10

Course outline