2023/24 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

DESN5175M Design Research and Integration

45 creditsClass Size: 250

Module manager: Jeanne-Louise Moys
Email: J.L.Moys@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2023/24

Module replaces

DESN5154M

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

This module gives students the opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and creativity that they acquired during Semester 1. Students will start working on their specialist project and complete the first three stages of the design process: 1) identification of problem/need; 2) research; 3) concept development. Key generic lectures and workshops will impart information to students about the nature of the module and aspects of project development that are independent of the individual's specific project specialism. These will be delivered to the complete cohort. Group tutorials and individual supervision tutorials, on the other hand, will be provided to cater for the specialist aspects of the project. Group tutorials will stimulate discussion and enable group feedback, which are beneficial for the effective development of the project work. Individual supervision tutorials will guide each student in terms of specific aspects of their specialist project, as well as monitor the progress of that student and how effectively the assessment criteria are being adhered to.

Objectives

This module gives students the opportunity to:

• Plan and conduct independent research work relevant to the student’s specialist project.

• Identify a user need and explore research and design ideas, concepts and approaches capable of delivering efficient design solutions.

• Critically originate and analyse self-generated ideas and concepts in order to select the best design direction to follow.

• Demonstrate coherent and detailed subject knowledge informed by recent research/scholarship in the discipline.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students will have provided evidence of being able to:

1. Formulate, develop and justify a design research plan.

2. Demonstrate the ability to carry out a higher-level design project, by selecting and applying adequate conceptual, practical and research tools to support its development.

3. Show creative skills in problem solving and an understanding of possible constraints in terms of feasibility and creativity.

4. Present research findings and design ideas in a coherent and visually effective manner.

Syllabus

Lectures and seminars provide a foundation for an integrated approach to design research and practice.

Indicative syllabus:

- Application of design research methodologies

- Effective design communication

- Idea generation and ideation

- Design challenges, feasibility and constraints in creative problem solving.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Supervision	7	3.00	21.00
Lectures	2	1.00	2.00
seminars	7	1.00	7.00
Private study hours			420.00
Total Contact hours			30.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			450.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student progress will be monitored through:

- Regular attendance at lectures and seminars (absences dealt with through the normal School channels).

- Participation in lectures and seminars.

- Feedback given in every group and individual tutorial.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Oral Presentation	Verbal presentation (10–12 minutes)	30.00
Report	Project Report: 3,000-3,500 words – Critical discussion of peer-reviewed articles	70.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 30/06/2023

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