Design Thinking and User Centered Design (11656.1)
Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-Campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
| 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 fundamentals of design process and evolution of design solutions. Student will learn basics of human-centric processes focusing on need finding, understanding, creating, thinking, and doing. A sound understanding of how to conduct design research is gained with an understanding of the processes involved in engaging with the user to create effective design solutions. The student will engage in applying this knowledge in finding solutions for real-world problems in the creation of a design solution and application.
1. Recognise the iterative design process, basic design thinking and research techniques;
2. Apply design research, thinking methods, in the creation of innovative design solutions for real-world problems; and
3. Critique and apply presentation techniques for communicating design intent to stake holders.
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
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 - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Recognise the iterative design process, basic design thinking and research techniques;
2. Apply design research, thinking methods, in the creation of innovative design solutions for real-world problems; and
3. Critique and apply presentation techniques for communicating design intent to stake holders.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
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 - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
11042 Introduction to Design Thinking Techniques.Assumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Bruce, Canberra | Winter Term | 30 May 2023 | On-Campus | Dr Ben Ennis-Butler |
| 2023 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 31 July 2023 | On-Campus | Dr Raghavendra Gudur |
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Winter Term | 27 May 2024 | On-Campus | Dr Ben Ennis-Butler |
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-Campus | Dr Raghavendra Gudur |
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/workshops follow a design studio structure, where formative feedback is given on assessment items; therefore, attendance within the tutorial times is crucial to succeeding in this unit.
IMPORTANT: It is the student's responsibility to seek formative feedback for their assignments before submission. A tutorial slot will be catered to provide constructive feedback on assignments before submission to help improve their grade. The summative feedback on Canvas will be based on the assessment rubrics template only.
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
- Semester 2, 2023, On-Campus, UC - Canberra, Bruce (213562)
- Winter Term, 2023, On-Campus, UC - Canberra, Bruce (215362)
- Semester 2, 2022, On-Campus, UC - Canberra, Bruce (208458)
- Winter Term, 2022, On-Campus, UC - Canberra, Bruce (205177)
- Semester 2, 2021, On-Campus, UC - Canberra, Bruce (203491)
- Winter Term, 2021, On-Campus, UC - Canberra, Bruce (203490)
