DESN4240

Design Honours III

Faculty of Science and Information Technology School of Design, Communication and IT

20 Units 4000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus	Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2012

This course builds on the theoretical and practical skills gained in DESN4220 and DESN4230 and provides the framework for the final submission of visual communication design research ideas. The consolidation of research and support materials will lead to the production and critical analysis of a folio, thesis, exhibition or body of work including preliminary and written research material. The course involves presentation of research findings, the resolution of the research premise and the articulation of the final research project which will be theoretically, methodologically and technically sophisticated for which a grade will be given.

Objectives

On completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Prepare for post-graduate study through a combination of theoretical, studio and practical research.
2. Produce a written research thesis or dissertation.
3. Demonstrate visual, verbal and written communication skills to a professional standard.
4. Articulate research findings using appropriate communication skills.

Content

The content of the research project in the discipline of design will be substantially determined by the student in consultation with their supervisor. This will include a thesis appropriate to research undertaken at Honours level. This course will require the student to present and articulate the specifics of their design research project via verbal, visual and written methods.

The student will engage with the methodologies, legal and ethical approaches appropriate to the discipline of design.

Replacing Course(s)

DESN4030

Transition

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

DESN4200, DESN4210 and DESN4220

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Individual Supervision
Integrated Learning
Self Directed Learning
Student Projects

Assessment Items

Essays / Written Assignments	Thesis or dissertation
Presentations - Individual	This course includes the presentation of research findings and the submission of a completed research project that is theoretically, methodologically and technically sophisticated for which a final grade will be given.

Contact Hours

Self Directed Learning: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Individual Supervision: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Compulsory Components

Requisite by Enrolment	Compulsory Program Component: This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Visual Communication Design (Honours)

Timetables