Technology Design Project
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 48 Hours
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
2024 teaching periods
Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 1 |
Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 2 | |
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Aims and objectives
This is a project-based unit in which students work in teams to design a solution to an industry driven challenge. The project will have a substantial emphasis on design. Teams of students will have a staff member as a ‘facilitator’ whilst working on this project. Student teams will be allowed to select a project from a range of industry oriented design projects aligned to their chosen specialisation. This unit forms part of the student specialisation selection if their course undertaken has a choice of specialisation.
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
1 Apply a systematic approach to technology design
2 Apply knowledge of design fundamentals to technology challenges
3 Find, organise, and evaluate information on a range of topics related to technology design
4 Use technology to develop and present design solutions
5 Demonstrate reflective practice, and use self and peer evaluation
6 Demonstrate awareness of social and cultural perspectives that impact on learning and working in a team
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment and content.
Teaching methods
All Applicable Locations | |||||
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Activity Type | Activity | Total Hours | Number of Weeks | Hours Per Week | Optional - Activity Details |
Face to Face Contact | Seminar | 12 | 12 weeks | 1 | |
Face to Face Contact | Other | 12 | 12 weeks | 1 | Facilitator Meetings |
Face to Face Contact | Workshop | 24 | 12 weeks | 2 | Blended workshops |
Unspecified Learning Activities | Independent Learning | 102 | 12 weeks | 8.5 | |
Total Hours: | 150 | Total Hours (per week): | 12.5 |
Assessment
Types | Individual/Group Role | Weighting | Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) |
Design Concept | Group | 20% | 1,2 |
Project Demonstration/Presentation | Group | 30% | 4,6 |
Project Report | Individual | 40% | 4,5 |
Research Report | Individual | 10% | 3 |
Content
- Technical content in the selected specialisation
- Technology design
- Design thinking for technology solutions
- Computer-aided design (CAD) software
- Virtual design technology
- Social and cultural technology design perspectives
- Team dynamics
- Technology project management
- Professional technical writing
Study resources
- References.
References
A list of reading materials and/or required texts will be made available in the Unit Outline.