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On completion of this module, learners should have the ability to:
• Demonstrate a practical understanding of the five stages of the Design Thinking Process
• Develop the ability to evaluate the relevance of Design Thinking and its benefits for both personal; and professional purposes.
• Gain an understanding of foundational skills of creativity, teamwork and communication necessary for the successful application of the Design Thinking Process
• Demonstrate the application of the five design thinking stages in the context of a real-world challenge
• Recognise the value of feedback to enhance problem solving, using feedback iteratively to improve solutions.
• Develop skills in communication, teamwork and presentation.
Students will be introduced to the Design Thinking Framework (Empathy, Define, Ideate, Prototype, Test), with key concepts and models shared through discussions, activities, readings, video content and slides. Students will be brought through a Design Sprint in a team environment to solve a real world issue.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Small Group | 15 |
Practical | 5 |
Specified Learning Activities | 40 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 40 |
Online Learning | 20 |
Total | 120 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Group Project: Students will create a creative report based on their work with their Design Thinking teams. This deliverable is due after the module ends. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | Yes | 20 |
Presentation: Team Project Presentation | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | Yes | 20 |
Assignment: Reflection Report | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | Yes | 20 |
Attendance: This module requires active participation and engagement, which necessitates attendance at ALL scheduled classes (80% attendance is required to pass this component) . | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | Yes | 40 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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Repeat | Within Two Trimesters |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
• Peer review activities
Facilitators will give verbal feedback on classroom-based continuous assessment activities such as presentations, presentation materials and other deliverables. Students will also give and receive peer-feedback. Individual feedback from facilitators will be given to students upon specific request.
Name | Role |
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Ms Jacinta Owens | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dorcas Réamonn | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Anh Nguyen Quoc | Tutor |
Workshop | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 0 | Fri 09:00 - 16:50 |
Workshop | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 0 | Mon 09:00 - 16:50 |
Workshop | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 0 | Thurs 09:00 - 16:50 |
Workshop | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 0 | Tues 09:00 - 16:50 |
Workshop | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 0 | Wed 09:00 - 16:50 |