Introduction to Innovative Design Solutions (11612.1)
Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-Campus |
UC - TAFE Queensland, South Bank |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| School Of Design And The Built Environment | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit introduces students to the design process and evolution of design solutions. Students will be exposed to the fundamentals of design research and identifying user-centred design solutions. The use of real-world problems will provide students with the application skills required to create a solution to a design problem.
1. Understand the iterative design process and design research skills;
2. Create innovative design solutions for real-world problems using the design process; and
3. Effectively communicate design processes and output for a variety of clients.
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Understand the iterative design process and design research skills;
2. Create innovative design solutions for real-world problems using the design process; and
3. Effectively communicate design processes and output for a variety of clients.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2023 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | UC - TAFE Queensland, South Bank | Semester 2 | 01 August 2022 | On-Campus | Mrs Ola Pak |
| 2023 | UC - TAFE Queensland, South Bank | Semester 2 | 31 July 2023 | On-Campus | Mrs Ola Pak |
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit
timetable.
Required texts
A detailed list of offline and online content will be published within the unit's Canvas site.
Participation requirements
The tutorials follow a design studio structure, where formative feedback is given on assessment item, therefore attendance within the tutorial times in crucial to succeeding in this unit.
Required IT skills
Students require an intermediate understanding of standard operating systems (windows or mac IOS), word processing software as well as some design layout software to succeed in this unit.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
