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Last updated: 4 June 2021
Completion of 4 credit points
Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.
1 x 3 hour class per week
11 x 3 hour class (recordings provided) + 11 x 1 hour online seminar
Design thinking refers to a style of thinking that combines sensitivity for the context of a problem, creativity in the generation of new insights and solutions, and rationality in analysing and fitting solutions to the context. This unit introduces students to concepts and methods associated with design thinking in a range of business and social contexts. It explores key approaches associated with the practice of design thinking, such as ethnographic techniques for understanding the problem context, creative approaches for idea generation, ill-structured problem solving, collaborative/participatory teamwork and human-centred problem solving. The unit will develop the basis for innovative and creative thinking in students and develop confidence for students to think innovatively.
Apply the main principles and tools of design thinking to design and evaluate solutions to real-world problems.
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
ULO2
Critically reflect on the application of design thinking principles and their impact on stakeholders.
GL04: Critical thinking
ULO3
Professionally communicate design thinking concepts, processes and products using appropriate channels of communication.
GLO2:Communication
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
50%
Part A: 40%Part B:10%
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: MMM276 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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