DSIGN342-19B (HAM)

User Centred Design

15 Points

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Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Department of Computer Science

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Convenor(s)

Claire Timpany

Claire Timpany
4309
G.G.16
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claire.timpany@waikato.ac.nz

Emmanuel Turner

Emmanuel Turner
4627
G.G.13
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emmanuel.turner@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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This paper enables students to apply principles of design and design elements to systematic information hierarchies, environmental graphics, advanced publications and multimedia documents. The paper will allow students to explore the relationship between theory and practice, including their own practice, as well as provide methodology and support for research in design.
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Paper Structure

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Studios will be dedicated to critique and class-wide participation. An important part of this time will be group & individual critique sessions and tutorials.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • LO1:

    Apply design principles to problem solving exercises and assignments. Develop good conceptual skills through expanding both design vocabulary and awareness of the principles involved in effective visual communication. Successfully apply semiotic principles and study how other designers have approached various problem-solving scenarios.

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  • LO2:

    Employ typographic investigation and controlled use of typographic composition to effect successful graphic communication.

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  • LO3:
    Demonstrate appropriate Porfessional Practice
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Assessment

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Full assignment briefs for each assessment will be made available on Moodle.
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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Degree Promo
15 Aug 2019
12:00 PM
40
  • Hand-in: In Lab
✔
2. "Think like a designer" - Analyse
5 Sep 2019
3:00 PM
7
  • Hand-in: In Lab
3. "Think like a designer" - Research
12 Sep 2019
3:00 PM
7
  • In Class: In Lab
4. "Think like a designer" - Conceptualise
19 Sep 2019
3:00 PM
7
  • In Class: In Lab
5. "Think like a designer" - Explore
26 Sep 2019
3:00 PM
7
  • In Class: In Lab
6. "Think like a designer" - Develop
3 Oct 2019
3:00 PM
7
  • In Class: In Lab
7. "Think like a designer" - Refine
10 Oct 2019
3:00 PM
7
  • In Class: In Lab
8. Professional Practice
18
  • Other:
✔
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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All reading materials will be hand out in class and made available on moodle as each assignment commence.
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Online Support

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All information regarding DSIGN342 will be available on moodle.
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Workload

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Students should expect to spend about 14 hours per week on this paper, in the following proportions:

Lectures 1 hours
Studios 6 hours
Private Study 8 hours

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Linkages to Other Papers

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Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisite papers: CGRD343 or DSIGN341

Corequisite(s)

Equivalent(s)

Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: CGRD344

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