GRDE1016 Digital Design Process Semester 1,...

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Unit study package code: GRDE1016

Mode of study: Internal

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Workshop: 1 x 3 Hours Weekly

This unit does not have a fieldwork component.

Credit Value: 25.0

Pre-requisite units: Nil

Co-requisite units: Nil

Anti-requisite units: Nil

Result type: Grade/Mark

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Unit Outline

GRDE1016 Digital Design Process Semester 1, 2017

Faculty of Humanities Department of Design

GRDE1016 Digital Design Process Bentley Campus 18 Feb 2017 Department of Design, Faculty of Humanities

Page: 1 of 15CRICOS Provider Code 00301J

The only authoritative version of this Unit Outline is to be found online in OASIS

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Syllabus This unit introduces students to Digital Design production processes. By leveraging case studies and investigative approaches, students will be exposed to the essential phases of informed observation, analysis, conceptualisation, production, testing and concept iteration within the context of Digital Design.

Introduction Digital Design Process addresses the fundamentals of the design process with specific context to the Digital Design and Animation & Game Design majors. In this unit, you will learn about the role of design in societies, research and applications to the design process, design workflows to assist in the design process, user focused design as well as presentation techniques. Throughout a series of practical exercises and activities, you will develop your conceptual and analytical skills for design problem solving.

The knowledge you gain from this unit will be directly applicable across the duration of your studies within Design, and will serve as a fundamental platform for the theoretical component of your studies within Digital Design and Animation & Game Design. To extract the most out of this unit, it is recommended that you attend each lesson and participate in every activity within the class.

Unit Learning Outcomes All graduates of Curtin University achieve a set of nine graduate attributes during their course of study. These tell an employer that, through your studies, you have acquired discipline knowledge and a range of other skills and attributes which employers say would be useful in a professional setting. Each unit in your course addresses the graduate attributes through a clearly identified set of learning outcomes. They form a vital part in the process referred to as assurance of learning. The learning outcomes tell you what you are expected to know, understand or be able to do in order to be successful in this unit. Each assessment for this unit is carefully designed to test your achievement of one or more of the unit learning outcomes. On successfully completing all of the assessments you will have achieved all of these learning outcomes.

Your course has been designed so that on graduating we can say you will have achieved all of Curtin's Graduate Attributes through the assurance of learning process in each unit.

On successful completion of this unit students can: Graduate Attributes addressed

1 Identify and articulate a user focused design problem in terms of its scope, requirements, end-users and deliverables

2 Apply design principles to a design solution

3 Evaluate, reflect upon and refine design solutions

4 Determine the design technologies and resources that will assist in the design process





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Learning Activities This unit is structured around both collaborative design process, as well as solo design development. The unit is structured around three core assessible points, and one journal documentation component which focus on one central design problem brief. The unit is designed to simulate real-world design processes within an academic framework, whist introducing you to core ideas and foundations to do with design for digital delivery platforms. Assessment item 1: Case study analysis This assessment is designed to introduce you to the process of analysing potential design problems to evaluate the best methods to solve the presented problems. It requires you to effectively investigate the issue and present a design brief highlighting all identified key considerations to solving the design problem. This activity enables you to properly identify target audiences, delivery platforms, existing solutions and suggest best delivery platforms in the activity of delivering a formal design brief. Assessment item 2: Design proposal (GROUP) In groups, you will review the submitted design briefs to identify the strongest design brief submitted. From this, you will conceptualise a solution to the problem, leveraging learned design fundamentals and user focused design principles. You will develop a concept pitch, and deliver this in class to 'sell' your proposed design solution, which may be in the form of interface design, app design, game design or animation. Assessment item 3: Design submission From the group presentation, you will develop your own design prototype, including visual development for your proposed design solution. This assessment is designed to develop your visual prototyping skills, and explore prototyping options for your developed concepts. It allows you to branch away from the presented design solution if you feel you can develop a stronger solution. Your project development must be paired with a development journal to showcase your development stages and design iterations. Assessment item 4: Design journal The design journal should highlight your development stages from concept to prototype, and justify any design decisions with research which justifies the design decisions made. It will help reveal your understandings of the topics raised in this unit, and your understanding of the design process.

Learning Resources Other resources Lynda.com Online Training Curtin University provides free access to Lynda.com for this unit (in accordance with Lynda.com terms and conditions). To access your account on Lynda.com, activate your account through the email activation. If you didn't receive an activation email, follow this link (http://www.lynda.com/login/loginhelp.aspx) and use your student number email ([email protected]) to change your account password. This service offers tutorial videos for a vast range of applications, tools, techniques, and even interviews with professionals. If you do not have access to Lynda.com, consult your tutor or unit coordinator to request access.

Apply discipline knowledge Thinking skills (use analytical skills to solve problems)

Information skills (confidence to investigate new ideas)

Communication skills Technology skillsLearning how to learn (apply principles learnt to new situations) (confidence to tackle unfamiliar problems)

International perspective (value the perspectives of others)

Cultural understanding (value the perspectives of others)

Professional Skills (work independently and as a team) (plan own work)

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Assessment Assessment schedule

Detailed information on assessment tasks

1. Assessment 1: Case Study Due in Week 4

Introduction This unit introduces you to the design process, more specifically the skills required to identify design problems, identify important factors influencing design problem solving through design research, conceptualise design solutions, design with users in mind, understand pitching and concept delivery just to name a few things…

This first activity will assess your ability to deconstruct design problems, identify key users within the presented design problem, and research your demographic to identify the best methods to solve the design problem. You will be tasked to thoroughly investigate the perceived problem and present a final case study report highlighting key aspects to focus on when solving the design problem.

The aim of this project is to assess your ability to successfully identify demographic research to suggest best approaches to solving design briefs, as well as your ability to articulate the needs and demands of the end user clearly and succinctly.

Learning Outcomes By completing your design case study, you should be able to:

l Identify and articulate a user focused design problem in terms of its scope, requirements, end-users and deliverables.

l Evaluate, reflect upon and refine design solutions. l Determine the design technologies and resources that will assist in the design process.

Case Study Minimum Requirements You will be provided a design problem in class to investigate. This problem will be shared amongst a number of students, providing a platform to discuss in class. The design problem will form a basis for the case study, and will act as the central point of investigation for the duration of your studies in this unit. If you are not able to make the first class for this unit, please contact your tutor as soon as possible.

The case study should act as a point of reference for the design concept presentation. As such, this is your opportunity to research integral information to help influence and direct your design conceptualisation. The research and case study analysis you deliver should be meaningful, relevant, and reinforced by research from credible sources.

Task Value % Date DueUnit Learning Outcome(s)

Assessed

1Case study 25 percent Week: 4

Day: Friday Time: 11:55 pm

1,3,4

2

Project presentation 30 percent Week: 10 Day: On your scheduled class time Time: In your class time

2,3,4

3Journal 10 percent Week: 14


2,4

4Final project 35 percent Week: 14


1,2,3





You will be assessed on your ability to deconstruct the design problem, identify existing design solutions and reflect on the success of these solutions, identify and investigate user demographics relevant to the design problem and research best methods to successfully solve the design problem. The quality of research you perform will be essential in the evaluation process, including your ability to clearly articulate your findings, leverage academic referencing conventions, and construct compelling arguments or statements for consideration in designing the solution to the presented problem.

Considerations for submission:

l Your case study should be between 1500-2000 words, not including references

l You may leverage images in your case study, they must be referenced correctly

l Clearly state the design problem at the start of your case study, and why it is a problem

l Identify existing solutions, if any, and highlight room for improvement

l Clearly state your target demographic

l Investigate how your target demographic engages with technology

l Research innovative solutions to related or similar design solutions (gamification, mobile app design, social initiatives etc)

l Clearly state why the delivery format/platform is the best strategy to solve the design problem (with research as backup)

l Reference using Chicago style referencing (reference guide link in unit outline)

Some additional suggestions:

l Ensure you have filled out the assignment cover sheet for the submission

l Ensure you have run a spelling & grammar check on your submission

l Cross check your submission with the supplied marking rubric prior to submission

l Logically structure your document, and try to visually style your document

l Run your document through Turnitin to ensure you have addressed any plagiarism concerns

l Double check your referencing with the referencing guide supplied by the Curtin Library

Deliverables Your submission should cover the elements above and include references for external sources.


l Save your file as a .pdf, following the naming conventions A1_GRDE1016_Surname_StudentNumber.pdf

Where to Submit: On the Blackboard website, go to the ‘Assignments’ section of the site and scroll down to find the Dropbox for Assignment 1. Upload your .PDF file to the dropbox by the due date.

Due date: Friday 24th March 2017, 11:55pm

*Late uploads without prior extension approval will be penalized at 10% per calendar day, as outlined by Curtin’s late submission policy.





2. Assessment 2: Project Presentation Due in Week 10

Introduction When generating design solutions, understanding how to design effectively is just one component of the design process. Understanding how you can pitch and present your design effectively is another component. This is directly applicable for client centric projects, Startup ventures, app and games marketing and even social activism projects.

This second assessment tasks you to work in groups to devise design solutions for the design problem explored in the first assessment. You will collectively review each team member’s contribution to the first assignment, collectively discuss the findings and devise a strategy to solve the design problem. You will work in these groups to assemble a project pitch which showcases your solution to the design solution. Your solution may be in the form of an app design, website, interactive experience, game or animation, and even a product design. It is encouraged that you explore a wide range of ideas before committing to one solution.

The aim of this assignment is to assess your ability to clearly articulate design strategies, and present design solutions in a convincing manner. The assessment also evaluates your ability to work collaboratively, problem solve and apply research performed in assignment 1 to design concepts.

Learning Outcomes By completing your design project presentation, you should be able to:

l Apply design principles to a design solution. l Evaluate, reflect upon and refine design solutions. l Determine the design technologies and resources that will assist in the design process.

Project Presentation Minimum Requirements You are tasked to take the research findings and ideas from Assignment 1 and work collaboratively to devise a best technical solution for the design problem. The solutions must be grounded by credible research performed in A1, and must take the form of a design pitch presentation which must not exceed 15 minutes of allocated time. The activity needs to demonstrate your ability to apply design research to design problems, work collaboratively to devise solutions and present your ideas as a team.

It is recommended that you organise regular group meet-ups outside of class time to work on your project. You will find some topics below to guide you with the development/pitching process, but it is recommended that you use each weekly lecture topic to assist you with the collaborative process for this presentation component of the unit.

You will be assessed on your ability to clearly articulate the design problem and explain how users are directly affected by the design problem, your ability to present solutions to the design problem, your ability to convince an audience that your solution addresses the design problem, and your ability to work collaboratively in team environments. This submission may directly influence your final assignment for this unit.

Specific details on the format of the presentation will be outlined in class, as the unit structure directly relates to the assessment items.

Suggestions for submission:

l Try and establish a group collaborative arrangement as soon as you form groups (days/times you will meet, including location – nominate a group leader)

l During the ideation process, think broadly when generating ideas (different delivery platforms and mediums suggested by research)

l Ensure that your solutions/ideas are grounded by credible research

l Devise a design focused visual presentation strategy – make your presentation look good

l Remember the role of the end user in your solution at all times to ensure a strong concept

l Leverage presented design workflows to assist you in progressing through this assignment

l Your presentation will not exceed 15 minutes in time, so make sure you practice prior to the event –





clear articulation is essential for this activity

l It is recommended that you nominate people to take different roles (such as researcher, designer, user experience expert etc.) to ensure everyone has equal participation

l Reference using Chicago style referencing (reference guide link in unit outline)



l Ensure you have run a spelling & grammar check on your submission

l Cross check your submission with the supplied marking rubric prior to submission

l Logically structure your presentation, and try to visually style your slides

l Double check your referencing with the referencing guide supplied by the Curtin Library

Deliverables You will need to prepare for an in-class presentation. All participants will need to submit the PowerPoint or PDF file to Blackboard, but you will also need to include a breakdown of each member’s roles in the collaborative project. This should be done by each team member to inform the tutor of the group’s working dynamic.


l Compress your files into a .zip, following the naming conventions A2_GRDE1016_Surname_StudentNumber.zip

Where to Submit: On the Blackboard website, go to the ‘Assignments’ section of the site and scroll down to find the Dropbox for Assignment 2. Upload your .ZIP file to the dropbox by the due date.

Due date: Before your class, week commencing 1st May 2017


3. Assessment 3A: Project Journal Due in Week 14

Introduction The reflective design process is an integral part to strengthening design outcomes. Being able to document your design process not only assists in informing teachers of how you developed your project, but also demonstrates to potential employers your ability to follow the design process.

This assessment point requires you to document your development process of the final project. This includes any design alterations based off feedback from your tutor and peers, user testing, design iterations and overall design development. You are encouraged to keep track of your developments over time, and reflect on the decision-making process as you document your development.

Learning Outcomes By completing your final project prototype, you should be able to:

l Apply design principles to a design solution.





l Determine the design technologies and resources that will assist in the design process

Project Journal Minimum Requirements The final project journal must clearly demonstrate the production steps, changes and in-class feedback applied to your final project. It must clearly demonstrate design iteration processes, and reflections on design alterations.

You can keep this as an electronic journal, or a physical journal, as long as your presented journal is neat and easy to read/understand. It is recommended that you reflect on each major development through your design process, which could include visual design alterations, interaction alterations, functionality and ‘flow’ design operations.


l Keep your journal neat – don’t use lined paper for illustrations l Reflect on any major alterations you make – back it up with research where possible l Save everything in iterative files – don’t overwrite your work as you go (use version control, e.g

‘MyFile_date.extension’) l Include feedback discussions and reflections in the journal l Feel free to include any other design ideas or notes in the journal l Make sure you have your name and student ID on your work, especially if you have a physical journal

Some additional suggestions: l Ensure you have filled out the assignment cover sheet for the submission l Ensure you have run a spelling & grammar check on your submission (electronic, or proof reading) l Cross check your submission with the supplied marking rubric prior to submission

Deliverables You will need to either hand this journal to your tutor in person (if physical), or submit on Blackboard if you have an electronic journal. If you are handing in a physical journal, please submit a note/image of journal with the assignment cover sheet, so the tutor knows you have submitted it.

l Ensure you have filled out the assignment cover sheet for the submission l Save your documents to a .PDF, following the naming conventions

A3a_GRDE1016_Surname_StudentNumber.zip

Where to Submit: On the Blackboard website, go to the ‘Assignments’ section of the site and scroll down to find the Dropbox for Assignment 3a. Upload your .PDF file to the dropbox by the due date.

Due date: Before your class, week commencing 29th May 2017


4. Assessment 3B: Final Project Due in Week 14

Introduction Working collaboratively can sometimes be strenuous, and compromises mean you don’t always get to follow through with what you believe is the best design solution. This final project enables you to extend from the project pitch to create what you believe to be the best solution to the design problem you were working on.

You will leverage the work completed in both Assignment 1 and 2 to create a ‘demo’ or ‘prototype’ of your preferred solution to the design problem. Either you will continue on with the development of the presented





design, or ‘pivot’ in a different direction – this will be a solo project activity, so visual or conceptual differences between previous team members is encouraged.

You will need to document your development process for Assessment 3B – Journal to highlight your decision-making process, design iteration, and reflective design practices.

The aim of this assignment is to evaluate your conceptual design abilities, your ability to both visually style and design prototypes, but also your ability to iterate within a design process and justify design decisions. It is hoped that you will gain considerable experience on following through with the conceptual design process which will be useful for units to come.

Learning Outcomes By completing your final project prototype, you should be able to:

l Identify and articulate a user focused design problem in terms of its scope, requirements, end-users and deliverables.

l Apply design principles to a design solution. l Evaluate, reflect upon and refine design solutions.

Final Project Minimum Requirements The final project prototype must clearly demonstrate how your idea will function, look and engage with the end user. The prototype may vary depending on the medium of implementation, but must visually represent what you intend the final design to look like and how it would function.

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate visual styling and functionality through prototyping means. You will also be assessed on your ability to adapt to feedback suggestions and user testing. You are encouraged to continually seek advice and feedback from both your tutor and peers in the development of this prototype.

Below you will find a guide of suggested delivery means for each design approach:

Mobile/App design:

An adequate prototype for a mobile/app design would include: Visual styling of app branding, interface layout and information design, functionality of the app (what buttons will link to what page) – at least one section/interaction needs to be completely designed and implemented. You may use a prototyping app such as Adobe XD or InvisionApp to prototype your project.

Website design:

A minimum of four interface designs including visual branding, information design and navigation. The design must look resolved and functional. You may use a prototyping app such as Adobe XD or InvisionApp to prototype your project.

Game design:

You will need to flesh out your game concept including narrative, character designs (illustration), level designs and overall functionality of your game in a presented concept document – explicitly state how your game design interacts with the user, and how it solves the design brief.

Animation:

You will be required to do some final visual design mock-ups to demonstrate how your animation will look. You are also required to submit a project which resembles an animatic at the bare minimum – which demonstrates the goal of your animation, as well as timing/audio design.

Each prototype must be supported with a written justification/outcome for the presented design. This must talk about how your prototype addresses the design problem, and outline the design solutions impact on the end user.






l Try not to over-complicate your project, be aware of the time constraints l Ensure your visual solution addresses the correct target audience l Be consistent with your visual styling l Leverage Lynda.com courses where possible to assist you with technical components of your

prototyping activity l Always keep the end user in mind, and user test where possible l Do not leave the assignment to the last minute – the earlier you can visually showcase your ideas, the

earlier you can receive feedback l If in doubt, please ask your tutor for advice


l Ensure you have filled out the assignment cover sheet for the submission l Ensure you have run a spelling & grammar check on your submission l Cross check your submission with the supplied marking rubric prior to submission l Logically structure your document, and include screenshots of your prototype if you are discussing

functionality of your prototype l Double check your referencing with the referencing guide supplied by the Curtin Library

Deliverables You will need to package up your design prototype, and document. Place your prototype in a folder titled ‘Prototype’, and place a .pdf document in the main folder for submission. Compress your files into a .zip, and upload this to Blackboard prior to the final class date.

l Ensure you have filled out the assignment cover sheet for the submission l Compress your files into a .zip, following the naming

conventions A3b_GRDE1016_Surname_StudentNumber.zip

Where to Submit: On the Blackboard website, go to the ‘Assignments’ section of the site and scroll down to find the Dropbox for Assignment 3b. Upload your .ZIP file to the dropbox by the due date.

Due date: Before your class, week commencing 29th May 2017


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Students must achieve 50% or more to pass this unit.

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l the Student Charter l Values and Signature Behaviours l the University's policy and statements on plagiarism and academic integrity l copyright principles and responsibilities l the University's policies on appropriate use of software and computer facilities

Information on all these things is available through the University's "Student Rights and Responsibilities" website at: students.curtin.edu.au/rights.

Student Equity There are a number of factors that might disadvantage some students from participating in their studies or assessments to the best of their ability, under standard conditions. These factors may include a disability or medical condition (e.g. mental illness, chronic illness, physical or sensory disability, learning disability), significant family responsibilities, pregnancy, religious practices, living in a remote location or another reason. If you believe you may be unfairly disadvantaged on these or other grounds please contact Student Equity at [email protected] or go to http://eesj.curtin.edu.au/student_equity/index.cfm for more information

You can also contact Counselling and Disability services: http://www.disability.curtin.edu.au or the Multi-faith services: http://life.curtin.edu.au/health-and-wellbeing/about_multifaith_services.htm for further information.

It is important to note that the staff of the university may not be able to meet your needs if they are not informed of your individual circumstances so please get in touch with the appropriate service if you require assistance. For general wellbeing concerns or advice please contact Curtin's Student Wellbeing Advisory Service at: http://life.curtin.edu.au/health-and-wellbeing/student_wellbeing_service.htm

Recent unit changes Students are encouraged to provide unit feedback through eVALUate, Curtin's online student feedback system. For more information about eVALUate, please refer to evaluate.curtin.edu.au/info/.

Recent changes to this unit include:

This unit is a brand new unit within the Digital Design and Animation & Game Design majors. It has been developed for first semester, 2017.

To view previous student feedback about this unit, search for the Unit Summary Report at https://evaluate.curtin.edu.au/student/unit_search.cfm. See https://evaluate.curtin.edu.au/info/dates.cfm to find out when you can eVALUate this unit.





http://students.curtin.edu.au/rights/

mailto:[email protected]

http://eesj.curtin.edu.au/student_equity/index.cfm

http://www.disability.curtin.edu.au/

http://life.curtin.edu.au/health-and-wellbeing/about_multifaith_services.htm

http://life.curtin.edu.au/health-and-wellbeing/student_wellbeing_service.htm

http://evaluate.curtin.edu.au/info/index.cfm

https://evaluate.curtin.edu.au/student/unit_search.cfm

https://evaluate.curtin.edu.au/info/dates.cfm

Program calendar Program Calendar – Semester 1 2017

Week Begin Date

Lesson topics Assessments

Orientation 20 February

Orientation Week

1. 27 February

The Role of Design in Society

2. 6 March Meaningful Research and Analysis – Why We Do It

3. 13 March Thinking Design – Methodological Approaches

4. 20 March Design Workflows – Production Processes A1 Due – Individual Report/Case Study

5. 27 March Interactions with Design and Technology – A user focused look at Design

6. 3 April Integrating Design Fundamentals

7. 10 April Tuition Free Week

8. 17 April Tuition Free Week

9. 24 April Startups and Design – Art of the Pitch

10. 1 May Project presentations & Evaluation A2 Due – Group Design Pitch

11. 8 May Communication Design Principles – Content Design

12. 15 May Fashionable Design – Understanding Trends

13. 22 May Critical Analysis – Reflective Design Practices

14. 29 May Future Design – Leveraging Technology A3 and A4 Due – Individual Redesign and Project Journal

15. 5 June Study Week

16. 12 June Examinations

17. 19 June Examinations





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