This course provides a platform for authentic professional engagements with design industry and the general public. It involves a range of different engagement opportunities which may include an internship placement, industry mentoring, and/or public works. The course provides students with a grounding in professional design practice, exploring practical and ethical aspects of professional design. It requires students to apply and extend their design knowledge and skills through engagement projects requiring adaptability, collaboration, professional and ethical conduct.

The engagement topic is agreed between the student and the course convener. Internship placements are by negotiation and subject to availability.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. engage with industry and the general public as an informed and ethical practitioner;
2. produce innovative design solutions within the cultural and technical constraints of a particular context;
3. develop practical and ethical design processes for collaborating with peers and the public; and
4. conduct research into design artefacts and processes, and apply findings to creative production.
5. substantiate design process and outcomes with research and rationale.

Additional Course Costs

Students may incur additional costs as part of their individual project development. Costs will depend on the scale of the project.

OPTIONAL WORKSHOP FEE

Depending on your major and which workshop you may like to access as part of your chosen project, you may need to pay a workshop fee. Additionally, in order to produce

models (to scale or 1:1) will require you to purchase materials in accordance with the ANU Makerspace policy (what you pay for and make you keep). This Workshop Fee is for additional access to the workshop and use of equipment, tooling and consumable items during extra hours. It is not essential to course completion.

Payment of the Workshop Fee is optional, but if a student chooses not to pay it, access to the workshops outside of stated course hours is not allowed.

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• written comments
• verbal comments
• feedback to whole class, groups, individuals, focus group etc

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Introductions, course overview & expectations. Issue Assessment items
2	Guest lecture & design studio activities
3	Guest lecture & design studio activities	Submit case studies online (to be shared weeks 4&5)
4	Guest lecture & design studio activities	In-class presentations. Formative check-in (incl. peer feedback)
5	Guest lecture & design studio activities	In-class presentations. Formative check-in (incl. peer feedback)
6	Design research & creative direction presentations	Submit: Assessment item 1
7	Guest lecture. Consultations and feedback from Assessment 1
8	Design studio & design development
9	Design studio, project check-in	Roundtable. Formative check-in (incl. peer feedback).
10	Design studio & design development	Submit: Assessment item 2
11	Consultations & design development, final opportunity for feedback
12	Design presentations	Submit: Assessment item 3

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Learning Outcomes
Design research and creative direction	30 %	1,3,4
Reflective Practice	15 %	1,3
Prototyping and design development	55 %	1,2,3,4,5

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information 
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the Academic Integrity . In rare cases where online submission using Turnitin software is not technically possible; or where not using Turnitin software has been justified by the Course Convener and approved by the Associate Dean (Education) on the basis of the teaching model being employed; students shall submit assessment online via ‘Wattle’ outside of Turnitin, or failing that in hard copy, or through a combination of submission methods as approved by the Associate Dean (Education). The submission method is detailed below.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Assessment Task 1

Design research and creative direction

Summary

Working individually or in pairs - students will prepare a design research presentation - including initial design concepts (minimum 3) - on a topic of focus determined during class in week 1/2. Self-directed topics will form the basis of engagement with contemporary design practice methods as well as creative and iterative exploration of design ideas from which a design direction will be determined. Projects may include visual communication, product, service, digital or strategic design outcomes. Entrepreneurial (new business concepts) are also encouraged. This process will involve peer and staff critique. Case studies presented in weeks 4-5 will feed into this assessment item (see Hurdle Assessment requirements below)

Word limit: 1,500-2,000 words (the word count is less relevant, students are recommended to explore creative ways of presenting their design research and concepts, this may include video, sketches, digital representations and or physical mock-ups)

Presentation requirements: Submit week 6. Presentation schedule to be determined, guidelines for the assessment process to be issued during class

Estimated return date: marks will be resolved within two weeks

Hurdle Assessment requirements (where applicable): 2 Case studies to be submitted online by end of Week 3, and included in in-class presentations in Weeks 4-5. Each case study will focus on a contemporary designer or design project relevant to the student's aims and interests, and include:

• Documentation, critical reflection and analysis
• Identification of the context or field of practice
• Key insights / points of connection with the student's own work

Case studies may focus on exemplars, aspirations or goals, or they may be critical responses or reactions to contemporary practice. Each case study should be no more than 500 words / 5 slides in length.

Individual Assessment in Group Tasks (where applicable): Individual or Group (pairs)

Assessment Criteria

?Your submission will be assessed based on its demonstration of:

1. Independent development of design concepts (minimum 3)

2. Diverse engagement with design process, methods and techniques

3. Capacity to define a design problem based on research and observation

4. Effective visual, oral or written communication strategies

Assessment Task 2

Reflective Practice

Summary

Developing a Reflective Practice capability is central to professional development and good design practice. Throughout the semester you will be expected to capture

'Reflective Practice' moments. For this assessment item, you will submit a maximum of 4 x Reflections using the template provided (issued week 1 - based on Schön's description of Reflective Practice). As part of this process, you may decide to maintain a practice journal - however, you must select (or highlight) 4 key Reflections for assessment (approximately 1 every two weeks). Reflections should be varied and may include reflecting on guest lectures, reading material, interviews or videos about design, or, new design methods that you have experimented with throughout the semester.

Word limit: 1,600-2,400 words (approx. 400-600 words per reflection)

Presentation requirements: Submit week 10, guidelines for the assessment process to be issued during class

Estimated return date: marks will be resolved within two weeks

Hurdle Assessment requirements (where applicable): n/a

Individual Assessment in Group Tasks (where applicable): Individual

Assessment Criteria

Your reflection will be assessed on its demonstration of:

1. Reflective evaluation of critical incidents and outcomes

2. Clear and insightful reflection on learning and design processes

3. Effective written communication

Assessment Task 3

Prototyping and design development

Summary

Building on Assessment item 1: the design project will culminate in the submission of a professional presentation including the design outcome /mock-up and or prototype. The presentation will occur during exam block and will include a high-quality pitch of the final design response and design rationale. This process will involve peer and staff critique (where relevant). Accompanying your pitch presentation, you will also submit a copy of your design process, this includes the research methods, tools applied and associated critique/justification of methods that you selected as well as a submission of your concept development (ideation) and high quality design prototype. *Note: the design process, ideation development and final design prototype may include but not be limited to: sketches, low-fi mock-ups, wireframes, CAD models, 3D prints and or other prototyping techniques.

Word limit: 1,500-2,000 words (the word count applies to the design rationale. For the presentation the word count is less relevant, students are recommended to explore creative ways of presenting design outcomes, this may include video, sketches, digital representations and or physical mock-ups)

Presentation requirements: Submit week 12. Please bring physical/digital work to the presentation. Online submission of documentation is also required. Presentation schedule to be determined, guidelines for the assessment process to be issued during class

Estimated return date: marks will be resolved within two weeks

Hurdle Assessment requirements (where applicable): n/a

Individual Assessment in Group Tasks (where applicable): Individual or Group (pairs)

Assessment Criteria

Your submission will be assessed on its demonstration of:

1. Considered response to the cultural and technical constraints of a particular context

2. Effective and informed engagement with clients, audiences, industry and/or issues

3. Technically and aesthetically resolved design

4. Ability to substantiate design process and outcomes with rationale

5. Effective visual, oral and written communication strategies

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of the ANU culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically, committing to honest and responsible scholarly practice and upholding these values with respect and fairness.

The ANU commits to assisting all members of our community to understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to be familiar with the academic integrity principle and Academic Misconduct Rule, uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with.

The Academic Misconduct Rule is in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Very minor breaches of the academic integrity principle may result in a reduction of marks of up to 10% of the total marks available for the assessment. The ANU offers a number of online and in person services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. Visit the Academic Skills website for more information about academic integrity, your responsibilities and for assistance with your assignments, writing skills and study.

Online Submission

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) submission must be through Turnitin.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Individual assessment tasks may or may not allow for late submission. Policy regarding late submission is detailed below:

• Late submission not permitted. If submission of assessment tasks without an extension after the due date is not permitted, a mark of 0 will be awarded.
• Late submission permitted. Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. Extensions may be granted for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information.
In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service – including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy.
If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.

Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
• PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students