DSIGN360-22B (HAM)

Capstone Project

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)

Keith Soo

Keith Soo
4456
G.G.18
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keith.soo@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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This paper is an opportunity for students to plan, develop and carry out a small scale design project with relative independence. Students are encouraged to collaborate with peers in the learning environment, with members of the professional design industry and the academic community. An adviser will supervise and guide the student through their project.
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Paper Structure

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This paper is taught through a combination of workshops (virtual or in-person) and studio time as well as individual and group meetings/critic sessions.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • LO1
    Present a targeted short term research and design project at an academic level appropriate to the academic, commercial, professional, industrial, economic or political environment identified.
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  • LO2
    Demonstrate effective work habits appropriate to this level of basic research and design activity.
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  • LO3
    Demonstrate a design methodology appropriate to this level of basic research and design.
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  • LO4
    Demonstrate an appropriate level of professional practice.
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Assessment

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Assessment criteria will be supplied via Moodle for each of the assessment items. The degree exhibition may also be externally reviewed to provide feedback on the quality of the work produced. The convener reserves the right to exclude works from public exhibition at their discretion. Process work is considered an important part of any design project and should be available for review for any work that is submitted.

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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. Proposal, Research, Ideation Assessment
15 Aug 2022
9:00 AM
15
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Design Development Phases Assessment
14 Sep 2022
9:00 AM
15
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Final Design Phases Assessments
Sum of All
70
4. Promotion Items Assessment
3 Oct 2022
9:00 AM
-
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
5. Video Assessment
17 Oct 2022
9:00 AM
-
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
6. Capstone Project Assessment
2 Nov 2022
9:00 AM
-
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
  • Presentation: In Class
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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Required reading materials will be supplied in class or via Moodle as appropriate. Generally, students will be expected to seek out works identified in consultation with the Lecturer and Tutor.
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Recommended Readings

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Online Support

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There is a corresponding Moodle site available for this paper (elearn.waikato.ac.nz), which will be used to provide electronic copies of required documents and announcements.
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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:
Studios – 6 hours
Private Study – 5 hours

The total point value for this paper is 15 points, which is roughly equivalent to 150 hours of study (all learning activities combined)


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Linkages to Other Papers

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Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisite papers: DSIGN350 or CGRD350

Corequisite(s)

Equivalent(s)

Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: CGRD360, CGRD361, COMMS300, DSIGN361

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