DYN906 Design Research and Methods

This unit provides a comprehensive exploration of research methodologies critical for strategic design practices. It provides an overview of qualitative and quantitative research methods, including surveys, interviews, and focus groups, along with the ethical considerations of human research. Through hands-on experiences, students will be introduced to participatory design research and learn how to facilitate design workshops as data collection methods. Additionally, the unit delves into the ontological, epistemological, and methodological foundations underpinning design research and offers guidance on academic writing for design research journals. Understanding these methodologies is fundamental to becoming a proficient design practitioner, bridging theory and practice in the field.

Unit information

Unit code: DYN906
Faculty: Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice
School/Discipline: School of Design
Study area: Creative industries
Credit points: 12

Dates and locations

Teaching period	Dates	Locations
Semester 1, 2027	22 February 2027 - 19 June 2027	Kelvin Grove

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Previous study requirements

Assumed knowledge: DYN900 except students admitted into the 1 year program of DE99.

Guide to previous study requirements

Prerequisites: To enrol in this unit, you must have completed these prerequisite units (or have credit, advanced standing or exemption for them), or be able to demonstrate that you have equivalent background knowledge.
Anti-requisites: You can’t enrol in this unit if you have completed any of these anti-requisite units.
Co-requisites: To enrol in this unit, you must have already completed these co-requisite units, or you must enrol in them at the same time.
Equivalents: You can’t enrol in this unit if you have completed any of these equivalent units.
Assumed knowledge: We assume that you have a minimum level of knowledge in certain areas before you start this unit.

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