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Unit of study_

IDEA9301: Graduation Studio

Semester 1, 2024 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This is the culminating studio of the Master of Interaction Design and Electronic Arts that provides students with a capstone experience. The aim of this studio is to draw together and synthesise the learning that has taken place during the whole degree. Students develop a design project based on an industry or community-focused brief. Students will work in small teams or individually to produce a design proposal that addresses contemporary issues, and incorporates innovative applications of digital or emergent technologies. The submitted design work will be high quality, suitable for professional presentation and portfolio.

Unit details and rules

Unit code IDEA9301
Academic unit Design Lab
Credit points 12
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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48 credit points including (12 credit points from IDEA9105 and IDEA9106) and (12 credit points from IDEA9202) and (any 12 credit points of the following units IDEA9103 or IDEA9201 or DESN9001 or DESN9003 or DESN9002 or DESN9004)
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Rohan Lulham, rohan.lulham@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Rohan Lulham, rohan.lulham@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Small continuous assessment group assignment Assessment 1: Work-In-Progress Update
In-class Work-in-progress verbal update
10% Multiple weeks 2 x 5min
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO5 LO2
Small continuous assessment group assignment Assessment 4: Reflective Practice
Reflective practice on team collaboration and design project
10% Multiple weeks 2 x 15 minute dialogues
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO6 LO3 LO2
Assignment Assignment 3: Individual Portfolio
Web-based portfolio showcasing 4 of your design projects
40% STUVAC
Due date: 29 May 2024 at 23:59
Up to 10 pages of content
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Presentation group assignment Assignment 2: Final Work
A2A: Design Report (20%) A2B: Design Artefact (20%)
40% Week 10
Due date: 05 May 2024 at 23:59
Appr 3500 words/artefact & 3min audio
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO6
group assignment = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Assessment 1 is the in-class assessment of your design team’s work-in-progress updates on two nominated occasions throughout semester.

Assessment 2 is your teams professional design report about your project for the client, and also a design artefact and audio recording about your project that will be displayed at an inhouse exhibition.

Assessment 3 is your digital design portfolio that showcases four of your projects (including the current project) with a short reflection on the project and your contribution.

Assessment 4 is the in-class assessment of your reflective practice discussions within your design team on two nominated occasions throughout semester

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a High distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a Distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

Work of outstanding quality, demonstrating mastery of the learning outcomes assessed. The work shows significant innovation, experimentation, critical analysis, synthesis, insight, creativity, and/or exceptional skill.

Distinction

75 - 84

Work of excellent quality, demonstrating a sound grasp of the learning outcomes
assessed. The work shows innovation, experimentation, critical analysis, synthesis, insight, creativity, and/or superior skill.

Credit

65 - 74

Work of good quality, demonstrating more than satisfactory achievement of the
learning outcomes assessed, or work of excellent quality for a majority of the
learning outcomes assessed.

Pass

50 - 64

Work demonstrating satisfactory achievement of the learning outcomes
assessed.

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date. After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded. Non submission of an assessment will result in an absent fail for the unit

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Online Practice Probe: Collaborating in complex design contexts Online class (1 hr) LO1 LO6
Collaborating in complex design contexts Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO6
Positionality and Power Studio (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO6
Week 02 Online Practice Probe: Contexts and Challenges Online class (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4
Contexts and Challenges Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4
Context Mapping and Positionality Studio (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO6
Week 03 Online Practice Probe: Planning and Designing Research Online class (1 hr) LO1 LO3 LO5
Planning and Designing Research Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO3 LO5
Planning action-oriented design research Studio (3 hr) LO1 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 04 Online Practice Probe: Emerging Technology and Design Online class (1 hr) LO1 LO5 LO6
Emerging Technology and Design Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO5 LO6
Critiquing Emerging Technology in Design Studio (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO6
Week 05 Online Practice Probe: Problem Framing Online class (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO5
Problem Framing Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO5
Studio Practice Studio (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO6
Week 06 Online Practice Probe: Facilitating voices and spaces Online class (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Participatory design processes Studio (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO6
Facilitating voices and spaces Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO6
Week 07 Online Practice Probe: Exploring design prototypes, interventions + solutions Online class (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Exploring design prototypes, interventions Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Co-evolution of problem and solution Studio (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO6
Week 08 Online Practice Probe: Feedback and concept development Online class (1 hr) LO1 LO4 LO5
Feedback and concept development Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO4 LO5
Giving and recieving feedback Studio (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 09 Online Practice Probe: Developing effective client reports Online class (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4
Developing effective client reports Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4
Report writing tips and tools Studio (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO6
Week 10 Design Intensive Studio (4 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 11 Online Practice Probe: Developing effective portfolios Online class (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Developing effective portfolios Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Portfolio tips and online tools Studio (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 12 Online Practice Probe: Presentation skills Online class (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Presentation skills Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Presenting to diverse audiences Studio (3 hr) LO1 LO5 LO6
Week 13 Exhibition and presentations Presentation (4 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO5

Attendance and class requirements

For assessments:
Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.

After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Please refer to the Resolutions of the University School for additional requirements: http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/architecture/rules/faculty_resolutions.shtml

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 12 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 240-300 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

 

 

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. LO1: Formulate, plan and execute an individual/group design project in response to a design brief
  • LO2. LO2: Choose appropriate methods as part of a human-centred design process to suit the problem space
  • LO3. LO3: Analyse data from multiple sources to understand the problem space and idea, iterate and improve potential design interventions or solutions.
  • LO4. LO4: Document and report research-led design work
  • LO5. LO5: Deliver evidence-based design presentations that are clear, confident and engaging to an external audience.
  • LO6. LO6: Critically analyse and reflect upon self and peer practices to identify and improve personal accountability in relation to the ethics and values of the discipline and profession

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

The unit is being co-located this year with DESN9102 creating an interdisciplinary opportunity that has led to some modifications of the assessments and structure.

Additional costs

There might be some additional costs in the course depending on the direction of your design project.

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