Design Thinking

IDEA9106

This unit of study aims to introduce students to design thinking and how it can be productively applied to different design situations, in both traditional design contexts and to the broader issues faced in contemporary society. Students will acquire the following learning outcomes:1. An appreciation of the role of design thinking and strategy in traditional and cross-disciplinary contexts2. Theoretical and practical understanding and application of design theories, methodologies and methods, with a particular emphasis on human-centred design3. Demonstration of ideation and concept development to innovate solutions to complex problems4. Awareness of design processes and cognition in collaborative, inter-disciplinary teams5. Demonstration of persuasive oral/visual communication techniques

Unit of study details

Unit of study level: Postgraduate

Credit points: 6

Commencing semesters: 1

Further unit of study information

Unit of study handbook: IDEA9106

Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships

Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates

Available for study abroad and exchange: Yes

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