Design (2023)

There are four Design majors offered in the Bachelor of Design and three Design subjects offered in the Bachelor of Design with Honours.

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• Prescriptions for the Postgraduate Diploma in Design (PGDipDes) and Master of Design (MDes)
• Prescriptions for the MPhil
• Prescriptions for the PhD
• 500 Level
• 800 Level
• 900 Level

• Prescriptions for the Postgraduate Diploma in Design (PGDipDes) and Master of Design (MDes)

  To complete a PGDipDes, students must complete 120 points at 500 level. Typically, the programme corresponds to 120 points of taught papers as would be taken by MDes students.

  To complete a MDes, students must complete 180 points at 500 level, including DSIGN581 (30 points). Students not wishing to complete a research-led MDes degree could take DSIGN591 (30 points) if DSIGN581 is in their programme of study, or could take DSIGN592 (60 points). The remaining papers should be chosen from appropriate 500 level taught papers. A research-led MDes degree would include either a 90 point or 120 point Design Thesis.

  Students should select their papers for these qualifications in consultation with the Graduate Advisor for Design in the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences.

• Prescriptions for the MPhil

  The Master of Philosophy is a one year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.

• Prescriptions for the PhD

  The Doctor of Philosophy is a three year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.

  A PhD can also be presented as a PhD with Publication or a PhD with a Creative Practice Component.

• 500 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  DSIGN532	Information Visualisation	15.0	23A (Hamilton)
  This paper aims to provide an awareness of the potential offered by information visualisation techniques, a familiarity with the underlying concepts, and an understanding and ability to effectively design and apply information visualisations in a given context.
  DSIGN551	Studio Management	15.0	23A (Hamilton)
  This paper covers the management of design projects in the studio. It is intended for those aiming for a future senior position in a design studio, or those managing freelance teams.
  DSIGN581	Design Research Methods	30.0	23A (Hamilton)
  This paper aims to introduce students to the assumptions underlying the different methodologies and methods for performing research in design. The paper attempts to give students the conceptual and methodological resources needed to think and converse as researchers and to develop a certain level of competence in at least one resea...
  DSIGN589	Directed Study	15.0	23A (Hamilton) & 23B (Hamilton)
  Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff.
  DSIGN590	Directed Study	30.0	23A (Hamilton) & 23B (Hamilton)
  Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff.
  DSIGN591	Design Dissertation	30.0	23X (Hamilton)
  Write a dissertation to present the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation, based on a research topic negotiated with a supervisor. Presentation of the findings may include a publicly exhibited design project.
  DSIGN592	Design Dissertation	60.0	23X (Hamilton)
  Write a dissertation to present the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation, based on a research topic negotiated with a supervisor. Presentation of the findings may include a publicly exhibited design project.
  DSIGN593	Design Thesis	90.0	23X (Hamilton)
  Write a dissertation to present the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation, based on a research topic negotiated with a supervisor. Presentation of the findings may include a publicly exhibited design project.
  DSIGN594	Design Thesis	120.0	23X (Hamilton)
  Write a dissertation to present the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation, based on a research topic negotiated with a supervisor. Presentation of the findings may include a publicly exhibited design project.
  MEDIA501	Critical and Creative Approaches to Research	30.0	23A (Hamilton) & 23B (Hamilton)
  This paper identifies the constraints and freedoms of research methods, and places a strong emphasis on research as an intellectual, theoretical, and processual activity as well as the roles of interdisciplinary projects in creating unique methodological and conceptual media research.
  MEDIA504	Media Design and Aesthetics	30.0	23B (Hamilton)
  Audio-visual media are undergoing continual transformations that question the roles of makers and audiences alike. Students are encouraged to experiment with sensory perception in order to question current notions of aesthetics in relation to cultural practices and media creations. This process of reflection encourages critical per...

• 800 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  DSIGN800	Design MPhil Thesis	120.0	23X (Hamilton)
  No description available.

• 900 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  DSIGN900	Design PhD Thesis	120.0	23I (Hamilton), 23J (Hamilton), 23K (Hamilton) & 23X (Hamilton)
  No description available.