Course overview
Students undertake supervised research into a topic of medium to high complexity, relating to one of the schools identified research areas of Urbanism, Design Research, or History, Theory and Culture. The actual topic of research will be developed by the student in discussion with the supervising staff member. The final outcome in the form of a rigorous research paper suitable for submission to a relevant academic journal, or a design project developed as a mode of research will need to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the relevant literature and context, as well as the methods relating to the chosen area of research.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate a practical understanding of the general principles, strategies and tactics of conventional academic research, and their potential application to Design and related 'non-traditional' modes of research.
- Outline the structure and develop the content and critical criteria of a proposal for a substantial research project relevant to a practical or theoretical issue in the environmental design disciplines.
- Write cogently and succinctly using the conventional language of academic research.
- Identify and review relevant literature for a particular research topic methodically and strategically.
- Exercise a rigorous and ethical approach to research.