Design practice-led research results in a creative output such as a design project, a portfolio of theoretical designs or crafted objects, or an exploration of a practical aspect design technology. This creative output is based on a traditional research process that involves identifying research questions, undertaking a theoretical and contextual review (which may include visual art and design objects and projects), gathering and analysing data, and articulating the original contribution that the creative output makes. A written exegesis and oral presentation allows for a clear articulation of the research and processes undertaken.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- critically reflect upon the research project and explain the decision-making processes to demonstrate the ability to assemble/design and install/exhibit a coherent body of studio work;
- synthesise studio and related research and articulate research question/s, methodologies, methods, and processes;
- analyse, evaluate, and communicate relevant historical and contemporary theory, methods and practices and relate them to the projects concerns; and
- document, communicate and present research processes, methods, and outcomes
Indicative Assessment
- Exegesis communicating the work made in THES4105, 7000 - 7500 words (75) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Design Research Presentation (assessment panel of at least two staff members) (25) [LO 1,2,3,4]
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Workload
260 hours of total student learning time made up from:
a) 36 hours of contact over 12 weeks: seminars, reading groups, drop-in sessions, and/or critiques.
b) 224 hours of independent study consisting of a combination of research, reading and writing.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Not applicable.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 12
- Unit value:
- 12 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 12.00 | 0.25000 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $8040 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $11160 |
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Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9031 | 21 Jul 2025 | 28 Jul 2025 | 31 Aug 2025 | 24 Oct 2025 | In Person | N/A |