Design Thinking: Human-Centred Design Methodologies

Class Number 7486
Term Code 3360

Class Info
Unit Value 6 units
Mode of Delivery In Person
COURSE CONVENER
- Dr Naomi Hay
LECTURER
- Dr Naomi Hay

Class Dates
Class Start Date 24/07/2023
Class End Date 27/10/2023
Census Date 31/08/2023
Last Date to Enrol 31/07/2023

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Design Thinking describes processes involving the application of user research, ideation, participation, and collaboration for problem-solving and innovation in a wide range of cultural contexts. In practice, Design Thinking embraces rapid iteration, prototyping, co-design and participatory design, empathic design, design probes, and other ethnographic and user-centred methods. The course asks students to apply critical thinking in design methodologies, theories and processes through problem articulation, conducting research, conceptual development, context analysis and creative production. Students will also investigate, critically interpret, and reflect upon the defining concepts and theories of this domain. This course has relevance to a broad set of disciplines and especially to design practitioners seeking new approaches for ideation, engagement and innovation.

Learning Outcomes

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

demonstrate and apply critical thinking through design methodologies, theories, and processes;
articulate design problems and develop innovative design solutions through creative practice;
conduct research into design artefacts and processes, and apply findings to creative production;
document and critically reflect on design processes and outcomes.

Additional Course Costs

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

At the ANU School of Art & Design, each workshop sources appropriate specialist?materials,?which are made available to students?to facilitate their working?effectively,?efficiently and safely?within our programs. The School of Art & Design is able to supply materials that don’t compromise ANU obligations under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS), and that have been assessed as suitable for each course. The Materials Fee ?is payable for the School of Art & Design to supply consumables and materials that become your physical property. You can choose to pay the Materials Fee and have these materials supplied to you through the School of Art & Design, allowing you to take advantage of the GST-free bulk purchasing power of the ANU.?These materials are also WHS compliant. The exact cost of the Materials Fee will be updated in the Class Summary for each semester in which the course is offered. The full SOAD policy can be read here: https://soad.cass.anu.edu.au/required-resources-and-incidental-fees.

AFTERHOURS ACCESS

Students have the option to obtain additional access to workshop and studio spaces outside of class delivery. Afterhours Access is defined as access to workshop and studio spaces outside of business hours (8am – 6pm) between 6pm - 10pm Monday to Friday and 9am - 4pm Saturday and Sunday. It is afforded to students by paying an?Afterhours Access Fee?each semester.

Recommended Resources

Whether you are on campus or studying remotely, there are a variety of online platforms you will use to participate in your study program. These could include videos for lectures and other instruction, two-way video conferencing for interactive learning, email and other messaging tools for communication, interactive web apps for formative and collaborative activities, print and/or photo/scan for handwritten work and drawings, and home-based assessment.

ANU outlines recommended student system requirements to ensure you are able to participate fully in your learning. Other information is also available about the various Learning Platforms you may use.

Staff Feedback

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

verbal feedback and consultations
class group critiques
formal assessment feedback
students are encouraged to seek additional feedback throughout the semester

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). Feedback can also be provided to Course Conveners and teachers via the Student Experience of Learning & Teaching (SELT) feedback program. SELT surveys are confidential and also provide the Colleges and ANU Executive with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Introduction: Course Overview. Wicked Problem Framing and Group Formation
2	Discover: Research, Observations, ExplorationInteractive Group Design Studio Activities
3	Discover: Research, Observations, ExplorationInteractive Group Design Studio Activities
4	Discover: Research, Observations, ExplorationInteractive Group Design Studio Activities
5	Define: Brainstorm, Ideate, InsightsInteractive Group Design Studio Activities
6	Define: Brainstorm, Ideate, InsightsInteractive Group Design Studio Activities
7	Define: Brainstorm, Ideate, InsightsInteractive Group Design Studio Activities
8	Develop: Focus, Prototype, Test, IterateInteractive Group Design Studio Activities
9	Develop: Focus, Prototype, Test, IterateInteractive Group Design Studio Activities
10	Develop: Focus, Prototype, Test, IterateInteractive Group Design Studio Activities
11	Deliver: Reflect, Refine, SynthesiseGroup Consultations
12	Deliver: Reflect, Refine, SynthesiseIn Class Presentation: Design Challenge	In Class Presentation: Assessment 1Wattle Submission: Assessment 1 and 2
13	No Class	Wattle Submission: Assessment 3

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Learning Outcomes
Design Challenge	40 %	25/10/2023	1,2,3,4
Rationale and Evaluation Report	20 %	25/10/2023	1,3,4
Reflective Journal	40 %	01/11/2023	1,2,3,4

* 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 Integrity Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
Special Assessment Consideration Guideline and General Information
Student Surveys and Evaluations
Deferred Examinations
Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure
Code of practice for teaching and learning

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 Skills website. 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.

Participation

The course has been designed around the intensive group work seminar sessions. It is not possible to complete this course without attending the on campus seminars.

Assessment Task 1

Value: 40 %
Learning Outcomes: 1,2,3,4

Design Challenge

Working in groups, students will identify complex challenges pertaining to design and designers, and apply design thinking techniques and processes in an in-depth analysis to address these. Groups will coordinate, prepare, and present design research and outcomes. This will include problem framing, ethnographic research, ideation, prototyping, testing, synthesis and critique/justification. Detailed project requirements will be discussed in the seminars, and made available via the course site.

This assessment includes peer evaluation to ensure each group member contributes equally to the project (assessment marks will be adjusted accordingly). Evaluation of successful group collaboration will be based on evidence provided by peers and observation of the group dynamic throughout the semester. Information regarding peer evaluation and group documentation methods will be provided during class.

Week 12 Presentation:

Group presentation in class (7-8 minutes max.). Groups are encouraged to explore creative ways of presenting their projects. Participation is assessable with all group members required to arrive at the start of scheduled class.

Week 12 Submission Requirements: Submit your group work including research and visual materials as a single PDF to the submission point on Wattle prior to commencement of week 12 scheduled class. Each group member is individually responsible for submitting a copy of the work including relevant referencing, resources and supporting material on Wattle.

Assessment Criteria: Individual Assessment in Group Tasks. Refer to Rubric

Rubric

	HIGH DISTINCTION 80-100	DISTINCTION 70-79	CREDIT 60-69	PASS 50-59	UNSATISFACTORY 0-49
Critical Thinking: Demonstrate and apply critical thinking through design methodologies, theories, and processes. (20%) Learning Outcomes: LO1	Exemplary level of observation, interrogation, evaluation, analysis, experimentation, innovation, reflection and iteration demonstrating critical thinking through design methodologies, theories and processes.	Professional level of observation, interrogation, evaluation, analysis, experimentation, innovation, reflection and iteration demonstrating critical thinking through design methodologies, theories and processes	Effective level of observation, interrogation, evaluation, analysis, experimentation, innovation, reflection and iteration demonstrating critical thinking through design methodologies, theories and processes.	Satisfactory level of observation, interrogation, evaluation, analysis, experimentation, innovation, reflection and iteration demonstrating critical thinking through design methodologies, theories and processes	Limited level of observation, interrogation, evaluation, analysis, experimentation, innovation, reflection and iteration demonstrating critical thinking through design methodologies, theories and processes.
Design Process & Conceptual Development: Articulation of design problems and development of innovative design solutions within the cultural and technical constraints of a particular context, and exploration of methods and materials through creative practice. (40%) Learning Outcomes: LO2	Exemplary design development and clear alignment of the design problems, concepts, and processes. Refined alignment is articulated in verbal justifications and evidenced in the visual outcome. Exploration of the design process is highly diverse and presents an exemplary exploration of multiple methods and materials. Exploration is evidenced through significant ideations, prototyping, testing, and iterations. Exemplary level of collaboration with peers is evidenced through group work and in-class peer evaluation processes.	Professional design development and clear alignment of the design problems, concepts, processes. Strong alignment is articulated in the verbal justifications and evidenced in the visual outcome. Exploration of the design process is diverse and presents a high level of exploration of multiple methods and materials. Exploration is evidenced through numerous ideations, prototyping, testing, and iterations. Strong level of collaboration with peers is evidenced through group work and in-class peer evaluation processes.	Effective design development and clear alignment of the design problems, concepts, processes. Clear alignment is articulated in the verbal justification and evidenced in the visual outcome. Exploration of the design process is evident and presents a good level of exploration of multiple methods and materials. Exploration is evidenced through inclusion of multiple ideations, prototyping, testing, and iterations. Good level of collaboration with peers is evidenced through group work and in-class peer evaluation processes.	Satisfactory design development and alignment of the design problems, concepts, processes. Moderate alignment is articulated in the verbal justification and evidenced in the visual outcome. Exploration of the design process is adequate and presents an attempt to explore methods and materials. Exploration is evidenced through inclusion of ideations, prototyping, testing, and iterations. Adequate collaboration with peers is evidenced through group work and in-class peer evaluation processes.	Limited design development. Lack of alignment of the design problems, concepts, processes. Insufficient alignment is articulated in the verbal justification and evidenced in the visual outcome. Exploration of the design process is limited or inadequate in exploring methods and materials. Insufficient or no evidence of inclusion of ideations, prototyping, testing, and iterations. Limited or inadequate collaboration with peers is evidenced through group work and in-class peer evaluation processes.
Research & Exploration: Conduct research into design concepts, artefacts, and processes, and apply findings to creative production. (20%) Learning Outcomes: LO3	Exemplary, insightful research, identification, analysis and evaluation of insights from the concepts, artefacts, processes, and theories underpinning contemporary design culture. Highly diverse sourced literature, exemplars, and materials appropriate to the field of enquiry. Extensive engagement with research is evidenced through application of insights to creative exploration and production.	Professional, comprehensive research, identification, analysis, and evaluation and evaluation of insights from the concepts, artefacts, processes, and theories underpinning contemporary design culture. Diverse sourced literature, exemplars, and materials appropriate to the field of enquiry. Significant engagement with research is evidenced through application of insights to creative exploration and production.	Effective research, identification, analysis, and evaluation of insights from the concepts, artefacts, processes, and theories underpinning contemporary design culture. Good level of sourced literature, exemplars, and materials appropriate to the field of enquiry. Effective engagement with research is evidenced through application of insights to creative exploration and production	Satisfactory research, identification, analysis, and evaluation of insights from the concepts, artefacts, processes, and theories underpinning contemporary design culture. Inclusion of sourced literature, exemplars, and materials appropriate to the field of enquiry. Adequate engagement with research is evidenced in creative exploration and production.	Limited research, identification, analysis, and evaluation of insights from the concepts, artefacts, processes, and theories underpinning contemporary design culture. Insufficient sourced literature, exemplars, and materials appropriate to the field of enquiry. Insufficient engagement with research is evidenced in creative exploration and production.
Documentation, Communication & Presentation: Document, communicate, present, and critically reflect on the design process and outcomes through visual, oral and written forms of communication. Participation in group work, feedback sessions, and group presentations. (20%) Learning Outcomes: L04	Exemplary visual and oral communication techniques in presentations to engage the audience. Structure of work presented and submitted reflects exemplary organisation and coherence. Active and highly engaged participation in group work, feedback sessions, and group presentations. Exceptional ability to critically reflect on the design process and engage with feedback. Academic writing style is highly refined, professional, and presents a logical, coherent argument. Exemplary standard of English conventions (expression, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure) and academic referencing.	Professional level visual and oral communication techniques in presentations to engage the audience. Structure of work presented and submitted reflects high level organisation and coherence. Active and engaged participation in group work, feedback sessions, and group presentations. Advanced ability to critically reflect on the design process and engage with feedback. Academic writing style is professional, succinct, and presents a logical, coherent argument. Professional standard of English conventions (expression, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure) and academic referencing.	Effective visual and oral communication techniques in presentations to engage the audience. Structure of work presented and submitted reflects a good level of organisation and coherence. Active participation in group work, feedback sessions, and group presentations. Demonstrated ability to critically reflect on the design process and engage with feedback. Academic writing style is developing and presents a logical, coherent argument. Competence in English conventions (expression, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure) and academic referencing.	Satisfactory visual and oral communication techniques in presentations to engage the audience. Structure of work presented and submitted reflects adequate organisation and coherence. Adequate participation in group work, feedback sessions, and group presentations. Developing ability to critically reflect on the design process and engage with feedback. Academic writing style is developing. Acceptable standard of English conventions (expression, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure) and academic referencing.	Limited visual and oral communication techniques in presentations to engage the audience. Structure of work presented and submitted lacks organisation and coherence. Lack of participation in group work, feedback sessions, and group presentations. Limited ability or attempts to critically reflect on the design process and engage with feedback. Academic writing style lacks professionalism. Unsatisfactory standard of English conventions (expression, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure) and academic referencing.

HIGH DISTINCTION 80-100

DISTINCTION 70-79

CREDIT 60-69

PASS 50-59

UNSATISFACTORY 0-49

Critical Thinking:

Demonstrate and apply critical thinking through design methodologies, theories, and processes.

(20%)

Learning Outcomes:

LO1

Exemplary level of observation, interrogation, evaluation, analysis, experimentation, innovation, reflection and iteration demonstrating critical thinking through design methodologies, theories and processes.

Professional level of observation, interrogation, evaluation, analysis, experimentation, innovation, reflection and iteration demonstrating critical thinking through design methodologies, theories and processes

Effective level of observation, interrogation, evaluation, analysis, experimentation, innovation, reflection and iteration demonstrating critical thinking through design methodologies, theories and processes.

Satisfactory level of observation, interrogation, evaluation, analysis, experimentation, innovation, reflection and iteration demonstrating critical thinking through design methodologies, theories and processes

Limited level of observation, interrogation, evaluation, analysis, experimentation, innovation, reflection and iteration demonstrating critical thinking through design methodologies, theories and processes.

Design Process & Conceptual Development:

Articulation of design problems and development of innovative design solutions within the cultural and technical constraints of a particular context, and exploration of methods and materials through creative practice.

(40%)

Learning Outcomes:

LO2

Exemplary design development and clear alignment of the design problems, concepts, and processes. Refined alignment is articulated in verbal justifications and evidenced in the visual outcome.

Exploration of the design process is highly diverse and presents an exemplary exploration of multiple methods and materials.

Exploration is evidenced through significant ideations, prototyping, testing, and iterations.

Exemplary level of collaboration with peers is evidenced through group work and in-class peer evaluation processes.

Professional design development and clear alignment of the design problems, concepts, processes.

Strong alignment

is articulated in the verbal justifications and evidenced in the visual outcome.

Exploration of the design process is diverse and presents a high level of exploration of multiple methods and materials. Exploration is evidenced through numerous ideations, prototyping, testing, and iterations.

Strong level of collaboration with peers is evidenced through group work and in-class peer evaluation processes.

Effective design development and clear alignment of the design problems, concepts, processes.

Clear alignment is articulated in the verbal justification and evidenced in the visual outcome.

Exploration of the design process is evident and presents a good level of exploration of multiple methods and materials. Exploration is evidenced through inclusion of multiple ideations, prototyping, testing, and iterations. Good level of collaboration with peers is evidenced through group work and in-class peer evaluation processes.

Satisfactory design development and alignment of the design problems, concepts, processes.

Moderate alignment

is articulated in the verbal justification and evidenced in the visual outcome. Exploration of the design process is adequate and presents an attempt to explore methods and materials.

Exploration is evidenced through inclusion of ideations, prototyping, testing, and iterations. Adequate collaboration with peers is evidenced through group work and in-class peer evaluation processes.

Limited design development. Lack of alignment of the design problems, concepts, processes.

Insufficient alignment is articulated in the verbal justification and evidenced in the visual outcome.

Exploration of the design process is limited or inadequate in exploring methods and materials. Insufficient or no evidence of inclusion of ideations, prototyping, testing, and iterations. Limited or inadequate collaboration with peers is evidenced through group work and in-class peer evaluation processes.

Research & Exploration:

Conduct research into design concepts, artefacts, and processes, and apply

findings to creative production.

(20%)

Learning Outcomes:

LO3

Exemplary, insightful research, identification, analysis and evaluation of insights from the concepts, artefacts, processes, and theories underpinning contemporary design culture.

Highly diverse sourced literature, exemplars, and materials appropriate to the field of enquiry.

Extensive engagement with research is evidenced through application of insights to creative exploration and

production.

Professional, comprehensive research, identification, analysis, and evaluation and evaluation of insights from the concepts, artefacts, processes, and theories underpinning contemporary design culture. Diverse sourced literature, exemplars, and materials appropriate to the field of enquiry. Significant engagement with research is evidenced through application of insights to creative exploration and production.

Effective research, identification, analysis, and evaluation of insights from the concepts, artefacts, processes, and theories underpinning contemporary design culture.

Good level of sourced literature, exemplars, and materials appropriate to the field of enquiry.

Effective engagement with research is evidenced through application of insights to creative exploration and production

Satisfactory research, identification, analysis, and evaluation of insights

from the concepts, artefacts, processes, and theories underpinning contemporary design culture.

Inclusion of sourced literature, exemplars, and materials appropriate to the field of enquiry.

Adequate engagement with research is evidenced in creative exploration and production.

Limited research, identification, analysis, and evaluation of insights from the concepts, artefacts, processes, and theories underpinning contemporary design culture.

Insufficient sourced literature, exemplars, and materials appropriate to the field of enquiry.

Insufficient engagement with research is evidenced in creative exploration and production.

Documentation,

Communication & Presentation:

Document, communicate, present, and critically reflect on the design process and outcomes through visual, oral and written forms of communication.

Participation in group work, feedback sessions, and group presentations.

(20%)

Learning Outcomes:

L04

Exemplary visual and oral communication techniques in presentations to engage the audience.

Structure of work presented and submitted reflects exemplary organisation and coherence.

Active and highly engaged participation in group work, feedback sessions, and group presentations.

Exceptional ability to critically reflect on the design process and engage with feedback.

Academic writing style is highly refined, professional, and presents a logical, coherent argument. Exemplary standard of English conventions (expression, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure) and academic referencing.

Professional level visual and oral communication

techniques in presentations to engage the audience.

Structure of work presented and submitted reflects high level organisation and coherence. Active and engaged participation in group work, feedback sessions, and group presentations.

Advanced ability to critically reflect on the design process and engage with feedback.

Academic writing style is

professional, succinct, and presents a logical, coherent argument.

Professional standard of English conventions (expression, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and

sentence structure) and academic referencing.

Effective visual and oral communication techniques in presentations to engage the audience.

Structure of work presented and submitted reflects a good level of organisation and coherence. Active participation in group work, feedback sessions, and group presentations.

Demonstrated ability to critically reflect on the design process and

engage with feedback. Academic writing style is developing and presents a logical, coherent argument. Competence in English conventions (expression, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure) and academic referencing.

Satisfactory visual and oral communication

techniques in presentations to engage the audience.

Structure of work presented and submitted reflects adequate organisation and coherence. Adequate participation in group work, feedback sessions, and group presentations. Developing

ability to critically reflect on the design process and engage with feedback.

Academic writing style is developing.

Acceptable standard of English conventions (expression, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure) and academic referencing.

Limited visual and oral communication

techniques in presentations to engage the audience.

Structure of work presented and submitted lacks organisation and coherence. Lack of participation in group work, feedback sessions, and group presentations.

Limited ability or attempts to critically reflect on the design process and engage with feedback. Academic writing style lacks professionalism. Unsatisfactory standard of English conventions (expression, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure) and academic referencing.

Assessment Task 2

Value: 20 %
Learning Outcomes: 1,3,4

Rationale and Evaluation Report

Working in groups and building upon Assessment Task 1, prepare a rationale and evaluation report for your design challenge project. Project requirements will be discussed in the seminars, and made available via the course site.

Word Limit: Approx. 1200 words plus visuals/appendix

Week 12 Submission Requirements: Submit your group work as a single PDF to the submission point on Wattle prior to commencement of week 12 scheduled class. Each group member is individually responsible for submitting a copy of the rationale on Wattle.

Assessment Criteria: Individual Assessment in Group Tasks. Refer to Rubric

Rubric

	HIGH DISTINCTION 80-100	DISTINCTION 70-79	CREDIT 60-69	PASS 50-59	UNSATISFACTORY 0-49
Critical Thinking: Demonstrate and apply critical thinking through design methodologies, theories, and processes. (30%) Learning Outcomes: LO1	Exemplary level of observation, interrogation, evaluation, analysis, experimentation, innovation, reflection and iteration demonstrating critical thinking through design methodologies, theories and processes.	Professional level of observation, interrogation, evaluation, analysis, experimentation, innovation, reflection and iteration demonstrating critical thinking through design methodologies, theories and processes.	Effective level of observation, interrogation, evaluation, analysis, experimentation, innovation, reflection and iteration demonstrating critical thinking through design methodologies, theories and processes	Satisfactory level of observation, interrogation, evaluation, analysis, experimentation, innovation, reflection and iteration demonstrating critical thinking through design methodologies, theories and processes.	Limited level of observation, interrogation, evaluation, analysis, experimentation, innovation, reflection and iteration demonstrating critical thinking through design methodologies, theories and processes.
Research & Exploration: Conduct research into design concepts, artefacts, and processes, and apply findings to creative production. (30%) Learning Outcomes: LO3	Exemplary, insightful research, identification, analysis and evaluation of insights from the concepts, artefacts, processes, and theories underpinning contemporary design culture. Highly diverse sourced literature, exemplars, and materials appropriate to the field of enquiry. Extensive engagement with research is evidenced through application of insights to creative exploration and production.	Professional, comprehensive research, identification, analysis, and evaluation and evaluation of insights from the concepts, artefacts, processes, and theories underpinning contemporary design culture. Diverse sourced literature, exemplars, and materials appropriate to the field of enquiry. Significant engagement with research is evidenced through application of insights to creative exploration and production.	Effective research, identification, analysis, and evaluation of insights from the concepts, artefacts, processes, and theories underpinning contemporary design culture. Good level of sourced literature, exemplars, and materials appropriate to the field of enquiry. Effective engagement with research is evidenced through application of insights to creative exploration and production.	Satisfactory research, identification, analysis, and evaluation of insights from the concepts, artefacts, processes, and theories underpinning contemporary design culture. Inclusion of sourced literature, exemplars, and materials appropriate to the field of enquiry. Adequate engagement with research is evidenced in creative exploration and production.	Limited research, identification, analysis, and evaluation of insights from the concepts, artefacts, processes, and theories underpinning contemporary design culture. Insufficient sourced literature, exemplars, and materials appropriate to the field of enquiry. Insufficient engagement with research is evidenced in creative exploration and production.
Documentation, Communication & Presentation: Document, communicate, present, and critically reflect on the design process and outcomes through visual, oral and written forms of communication. Participation in group work. (40%) Learning Outcomes: L04	Structure of work presented and submitted reflects exemplary organisation and coherence. Exceptional ability to critically reflect on the design process and engage with feedback. Academic writing style is highly refined, professional, and presents a logical, coherent argument. Exemplary standard of English conventions (expression, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure) and academic referencing. Active and highly engaged participation in group work communication and evaluation.Structure of work presented and submitted reflects high level organisation and coherence. Advanced ability to critically reflect on the design process and engage with feedback. Academic writing style is professional, succinct, and presents a logical, coherent argument. Professional standard of English conventions (expression, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure) and academic referencing. Active and engaged participation in groupwork communication and evaluation.	Structure of work presented and submitted reflects high level organisation and coherence. Advanced ability to critically reflect on the design process and engage with feedback. Academic writing style is professional, succinct, and presents a logical, coherent argument. Professional standard of English conventions (expression, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure) and academic referencing. Active and engaged participation in group work communication and evaluation.	Structure of work presented and submitted reflects a good level of organisation and coherence. Demonstrated ability to critically reflect on the design process and engage with feedback. Academic writing style is developing and presents a logical, coherent argument. Competence in English conventions (expression, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure) and academic referencing. Active participation in group work communication and evaluation	Structure of work presented and submitted reflects adequate organisation and coherence. Developing ability to critically reflect on the design process and engage with feedback. Academic writing style is developing. Acceptable standard of English conventions (expression, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure) and academic referencing. Adequate participation in group work communication and evaluation.	Structure of work presented and submitted lacks organisation and coherence. Limited ability or attempts to critically reflect on the design process and engage with feedback. Academic writing style lacks professionalism. Unsatisfactory standard of English conventions (expression, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure) and academic referencing. Lack of participation in group work communication and evaluation.

HIGH DISTINCTION 80-100

DISTINCTION 70-79

CREDIT 60-69

PASS 50-59

UNSATISFACTORY 0-49

Critical Thinking:

Demonstrate and apply critical thinking through design methodologies, theories, and processes.

(30%)

Learning Outcomes:

LO1

Research & Exploration:

Conduct research into design concepts, artefacts, and processes, and apply

findings to creative production.

(30%)

Learning Outcomes:

LO3

Exemplary, insightful research, identification, analysis and evaluation of insights from the concepts, artefacts, processes, and theories underpinning contemporary design culture.

Highly diverse sourced literature, exemplars, and materials appropriate to the field of enquiry.

Extensive engagement with research is evidenced through application of insights to creative exploration and

production.

Effective research, identification, analysis, and evaluation of insights from the concepts, artefacts, processes, and theories underpinning contemporary design culture.

Good level of sourced literature, exemplars, and materials appropriate to the field of enquiry.

Effective engagement with research is evidenced through application of insights to creative exploration and production.

Satisfactory research, identification, analysis, and evaluation of insights

from the concepts, artefacts, processes, and theories underpinning contemporary design culture.

Inclusion of sourced literature, exemplars, and materials appropriate to the field of enquiry.

Adequate engagement with research is evidenced in creative exploration and production.

Limited research, identification, analysis, and evaluation of insights from the concepts, artefacts, processes, and theories underpinning contemporary design culture.

Insufficient sourced literature, exemplars, and materials appropriate to the field of enquiry.

Insufficient engagement with research is evidenced in creative exploration and production.

Documentation,

Communication & Presentation:

Document, communicate, present, and critically reflect on the design process and outcomes through visual, oral and written forms of communication.

Participation in group work.

(40%)

Learning Outcomes:

L04

Structure of work presented and submitted reflects exemplary organisation and coherence.

Exceptional ability to critically reflect on the design process and engage with feedback.

Active and highly engaged participation in group work communication and evaluation.Structure of work presented and submitted reflects high level organisation and coherence.

Advanced ability to critically reflect on the design process and engage with feedback.

Academic writing style is

professional, succinct, and presents a logical, coherent argument.

Professional standard of English conventions (expression, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and

sentence structure) and academic referencing.

Active and engaged participation in groupwork communication and evaluation.

Structure of work presented and submitted reflects high level organisation and coherence.

Advanced ability to critically reflect on the design process and engage with feedback.

Academic writing style is

professional, succinct, and presents a logical, coherent argument.

Professional standard of English conventions (expression, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and

sentence structure) and academic referencing.

Active and engaged participation in group work communication and evaluation.

Structure of work presented and submitted reflects a good level of organisation and coherence.

Demonstrated ability to critically reflect on the design process and

Active participation in group work communication and evaluation

Structure of work presented and submitted reflects adequate organisation and coherence.

Developing

ability to critically reflect on the design process and engage with feedback.

Academic writing style is developing.

Acceptable standard of English conventions (expression, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure) and academic referencing.

Adequate participation in group work communication and evaluation.

Structure of work presented and submitted lacks organisation and coherence.

Lack of participation in group work communication and evaluation.

Assessment Task 3

Value: 40 %
Learning Outcomes: 1,2,3,4

Reflective Journal

Document your in-class activities from week 1-12 and critically reflect and report on your understanding of design thinking and how it has been informed and transformed by research and activities throughout the semester. Your journal is required to demonstrate engagement with the course, activities, weekly tasks, and peer collaboration. Requirements will be discussed in the seminars, and made available via the course site.

Word Limit: Journal content covering all weekly activities including Approx. 2,000 words reflections.

Week 13: Submission Requirements:

Submit a single PDF of your individual work to the submission point on Wattle on the scheduled seminar day of Week 13. Please note there is no scheduled class).

Assessment Criteria: Individual Assessment. Refer to Rubric

Rubric

	HIGH DISTINCTION 80-100	DISTINCTION 70-79	CREDIT 60-69	PASS 50-59	UNSATISFACTORY 0-49
Critical Thinking: Demonstrate and apply critical thinking through design methodologies, theories, and processes. (25%) Learning Outcomes: LO1	Exemplary level of observation, interrogation, evaluation, analysis, experimentation, innovation, reflection and iteration demonstrating critical thinking through design methodologies, theories and processes.	Professional level of observation, interrogation, evaluation, analysis, experimentation, innovation, reflection and iteration demonstrating critical thinking through design methodologies, theories and processes.	Effective level of observation, interrogation, evaluation, analysis, experimentation, innovation, reflection and iteration demonstrating critical thinking through design methodologies, theories and processes.	Satisfactory level of observation, interrogation, evaluation, analysis, experimentation, innovation, reflection and iteration demonstrating critical thinking through design methodologies, theories and processes.	Limited level of observation, interrogation, evaluation, analysis, experimentation, innovation, reflection and iteration demonstrating critical thinking through design methodologies, theories and processes.
Design Process & Conceptual Development: Articulation of design problems and development of innovative design solutions within the cultural and technical constraints of a particular context, and exploration of methods and materials through creative practice. (25%) Learning Outcomes: LO2	Exemplary design development and clear alignment of the design problems, concepts, and processes. Refined alignment is articulated in verbal justifications and evidenced in the visual outcome. Exploration of the design process is highly diverse and presents an exemplary exploration of multiple methods and materials. Exploration is evidenced through significant ideations, prototyping, testing, and iterations.	Professional design development and clear alignment of the design problems, concepts, processes. Strong alignment is articulated in the verbal justifications and evidenced in the visual outcome. Exploration of the design process is diverse and presents a high level of exploration of multiple methods and materials. Exploration is evidenced through numerous ideations, prototyping, testing, and iterations.	Effective design development and clear alignment of the design problems, concepts, processes. Clear alignment is articulated in the verbal justification and evidenced in the visual outcome. Exploration of the design process is evident and presents a good level of exploration of multiple methods and materials. Exploration is evidenced through inclusion of multiple ideations, prototyping, testing, and iterations.	Satisfactory design development and alignment of the design problems, concepts, processes. Moderate alignment is articulated in the verbal justification and evidenced in the visual outcome. Exploration of the design process is adequate and presents an attempt to explore methods and materials. Exploration is evidenced through inclusion of ideations, prototyping, testing, and iterations.	Limited design development. Lack of alignment of the design problems, concepts, processes. Insufficient alignment is articulated in the verbal justification and evidenced in the visual outcome. Exploration of the design process is limited or inadequate in exploring methods and materials. Insufficient or no evidence of inclusion of ideations, prototyping, testing, and iterations.
Research & Exploration: Conduct research into design concepts, artefacts, and processes, and apply findings to creative production. (25%) Learning Outcomes: LO3	Exemplary, insightful research, identification, analysis and evaluation of insights from the concepts, artefacts, processes, and theories underpinning contemporary design culture. Highly diverse sourced literature, exemplars, and materials appropriate to the field of enquiry. Extensive engagement with research is evidenced through application of insights to creative exploration and production.	Professional, comprehensive research, identification, analysis, and evaluation and evaluation of insights from the concepts, artefacts, processes, and theories underpinning contemporary design culture. Diverse sourced literature, exemplars, and materials appropriate to the field of enquiry. Significant engagement with research is evidenced through application of insights to creative exploration and production.	Effective research, identification, analysis, and evaluation of insights from the concepts, artefacts, processes, and theories underpinning contemporary design culture. Good level of sourced literature, exemplars, and materials appropriate to the field of enquiry. Effective engagement with research is evidenced through application of insights to creative exploration and production.	Satisfactory research, identification, analysis, and evaluation of insights from the concepts, artefacts, processes, and theories underpinning contemporary design culture. Inclusion of sourced literature, exemplars, and materials appropriate to the field of enquiry. Adequate engagement with research is evidenced in creative exploration and production.	Limited research, identification, analysis, and evaluation of insights from the concepts, artefacts, processes, and theories underpinning contemporary design culture. Insufficient sourced literature, exemplars, and materials appropriate to the field of enquiry. Insufficient engagement with research is evidenced in creative exploration and production.
Documentation, Communication & Presentation: Document, communicate, present, and critically reflect on the design process and outcomes through visual, oral and written forms of communication. (25%) Learning Outcomes: L04	Structure of work presented and submitted reflects exemplary organisation and coherence. Exceptional ability to critically reflect on the design process and engage with feedback. Academic writing style is highly refined, professional, and presents a logical, coherent argument. Exemplary standard of English conventions (expression, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure) and academic referencing.	Structure of work presented and submitted reflects high level organisation and coherence. Advanced ability to critically reflect on the design process and engage with feedback. Academic writing style is professional, succinct, and presents a logical, coherent argument. Professional standard of English conventions (expression, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure) and academic referencing.	Structure of work presented and submitted reflects a good level of organisation and coherence. Demonstrated ability to critically reflect on the design process and engage with feedback. Academic writing style is developing and presents a logical, coherent argument. Competence in English conventions (expression, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure) and academic referencing.	Structure of work presented and submitted reflects adequate organisation and coherence. Developing ability to critically reflect on the design process and engage with feedback. Academic writing style is developing. Acceptable standard of English conventions (expression, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure) and academic referencing.	Structure of work presented and submitted lacks organisation and coherence. Limited ability or attempts to critically reflect on the design process and engage with feedback. Academic writing style lacks professionalism. Unsatisfactory standard of English conventions (expression, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure) and academic referencing.

HIGH DISTINCTION 80-100

DISTINCTION 70-79

CREDIT 60-69

PASS 50-59

UNSATISFACTORY 0-49

Critical Thinking:

Demonstrate and apply critical thinking through design methodologies, theories, and processes.

(25%)

Learning Outcomes:

LO1

Design Process & Conceptual Development:

(25%)

Learning Outcomes:

LO2

Exemplary design development and clear alignment of the design problems, concepts, and processes. Refined alignment is articulated in verbal justifications and evidenced in the visual outcome.

Exploration of the design process is highly diverse and presents an exemplary exploration of multiple methods and materials.

Exploration is evidenced through significant ideations, prototyping, testing, and iterations.

Professional design development and clear alignment of the design problems, concepts, processes.

Strong alignment

is articulated in the verbal justifications and evidenced in the visual outcome.

Effective design development and clear alignment of the design problems, concepts, processes.

Clear alignment is articulated in the verbal justification and evidenced in the visual outcome.

Satisfactory design development and alignment of the design problems, concepts, processes.

Moderate alignment

is articulated in the verbal justification and evidenced in the visual outcome. Exploration of the design process is adequate and presents an attempt to explore methods and materials.

Exploration is evidenced through inclusion of ideations, prototyping, testing, and iterations.

Limited design development. Lack of alignment of the design problems, concepts, processes.

Insufficient alignment is articulated in the verbal justification and evidenced in the visual outcome.

Exploration of the design process is limited or inadequate in exploring methods and materials. Insufficient or no evidence of inclusion of ideations, prototyping, testing, and iterations.