SRR703 - Applied Design Research Lab
| Year: | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Offering information: | Available from 2026 (subject to approval) |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Waterfront (Geelong) |
| Credit point(s): | 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.250 |
| Prerequisite: | SRD743 and SRD744 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Study commitment | Students will on average spend 300 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus | 1 x 2 hour lecture per week, 1 x 5 hour practical experience (studio) per week. |
Content
This unit entails the CREATE and CATALYSE components of the pedagogical framework which builds on their exploration and reframing activities in earlier fundamental units of the course. The unit connects both design and research elements involving the design of “systemic” solutions as well as a critical reflection on those solutions by identifying their potential impact on other system components.
- CREATE component will focus on the Design and development of a portfolio of interventions at different layers of the system, including specific products, services, and places, policies, regulations or standards, and narratives or cultural mindsets.
- CATALYSE component will focus on a Critical reflection on the proposed design interventions and their evaluation (through research) in terms of their potential impact on the urban system in connection to different parts of the system and actors.
The applied design research laboratory aims to provide students with hands-on experience in applying design thinking and research methods to real-world problems, and to prepare them for careers in fields that require innovative thinking and problem-solving skills. Applied Design Research Lab will provide a space for experimentation, exploration, and innovation, through creating an engaging, effective, and inclusive learning experience for students with different levels of experience and backgrounds. It will bring together students, faculty members, and industry experts who are interested in exploring the intersection of design, research, and real-world application. Students will typically work on design research projects that are focused on solving real-world problems or addressing industry challenges. The unit will use a variety of research methods and design thinking processes to develop innovative solutions or improve existing practices in their field. Students will be expected to generate bold, radical, or provocative ideas that prompt bigger questions and invite further innovation, even if they may not necessarily be the final solution.
Unit Fee Information
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