Design Incubator PG (11078.1)
Please note these are the 2021 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | ||
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.25 | 6 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| School Of Design And The Built Environment | Post Graduate Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
The Design Incubator unit will equip students with broad-ranging capabilities that enable them to work on diverse design-related projects and collaborative workshops with organisations in academia, government, NGOs and the design industry. Students will use research into designpreneurship and new business models to create design proposals that identify and address a specific entrepreneurial problem or opportunity confronting various businesses. Students will create a design concept and prototype along with a business and communication strategy that they will then pitch to a relevant panel of potential investors.
1. Critically review a context to identify a design problem or opportunity;
2. Synthesise research and develop effective design prototypes and solutions;
3. Evaluate, select and apply design thinking techniques to create new solutions for potential investors; and
4. Develop design proposals and professionally communicate the design solution via a pitch to potential investors.
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Critically review a context to identify a design problem or opportunity;
2. Synthesise research and develop effective design prototypes and solutions;
3. Evaluate, select and apply design thinking techniques to create new solutions for potential investors; and
4. Develop design proposals and professionally communicate the design solution via a pitch to potential investors.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
Prerequisites
11072 Designpreneurship G.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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Not available
Required texts
Required readings are posted on Canvas unit site.
Participation requirements
This unit involves extensive collaborative work. It is expected students attend all face-to-face/online lectures and studio sessions.
Required IT skills
It is expected students have advanced skills in using various graphic development software. Having basic web/IT development skills will be beneficial too.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
