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On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
• Gain an in-depth practical understanding of the five stages of Design Thinking and their interdependence.
• Develop an understanding of the appropriate application of Design Thinking and develop an appreciation for its benefits and limits across disciplines and sectors
• Learn to add value to the Design Thinking process by applying practiced skills of empathy, creativity, idea selection, facilitating teamwork, rapid prototyping, iterative design, pitching and story-telling
• Demonstrate the application of the five stages of Design Thinking in the context of a complex ‘real world’ challenge
• Apply reflective practices to identify lessons learnt about the project, the process and the teamwork
• Develop the ability to make sound judgements regarding timing, process and number of iterations of Design Thinking appropriate for a particular problem and be able to guide others to enhance outcomes.
• Develop team working, communication and presentation skills.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 8 |
Small Group | 14 |
Practical | 8 |
Specified Learning Activities | 40 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 30 |
Total | 100 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Presentation: Final Presentation | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | Yes | 30 |
Assignment: Reflection Report | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | Yes | 30 |
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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In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Feedback will be given to students upon requested. This will include feedback based on their participation during the module and their deliverables.