Course overview
The course aims to develop and apply reflective research methodologies necessary for students to integrate theoretical, technological, social, environmental, and ethical considerations into design practice. It builds upon research strategies, techniques, and methodologies introduced in Research in/for/through Design, applying them to analyse and re-frame previous student projects. Particularly it emphasises practice-based research skills explored through design application, complimenting traditional forms of exegesis-based research activity, to identify pathways for future design practice. Assignments align with design proposals from preceding Design Studio courses, allowing students to familiarise themselves practice-based research.
- Portfolio & Reflection
- Community of Practice
- Curating Your Practice
Course learning outcomes
- Formulate and implement independent design research on a chosen topic
- Formulate a theoretical and ethical framework for creative research and/or practice
- Generate and communicate a comprehensive analytical account of the key theoretical, technical, and ethical concerns of creative research proposal/s
- Develop a return brief that synthesises reflective practice design research outcomes
- Demonstrate nominated professional performance competencies from the National Standard of Competency for Architects (NSCA)
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus West
Class number 23370
Section FR01
Size 80
Available 57
Class number 27994
Section ST01
Size 20
Available 0
Class number 27993
Section ST02
Size 20
Available 17
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