Introduction to Design Futures (Dalian)

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• the concept and value of "ethics within Art & Design";
• an awareness of practices that are responsible with regards to environmental issues and social communities.
• integrity in creative design e.g. copyright;

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• present and debate a basic understanding of low impact practices, sustainability and creative design that considers the wider community.
• make informed decisions regarding working practices and justify those decisions;
• identify the central themes and problems of ethics within Art & Design and relate them to your own practice;

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• present the outcome of your research in a seminar context;
• manage the time to access resources available;
• demonstrate awareness of global contexts.
• engage in group discussion to communicate informed concepts;

This module introduces you to some of the debates and arguments that are central to an ethical understanding of the practice of design. You will be introduced to such issues as provenance and the subjects of sustainability, the value of cultural diversity and social responsibility of design and creative practice. You will be encouraged to debate these definitions, perspectives and the application of these theories relative to your subject.

The critical perspectives addressed in this module are viewed from the point of view of the practitioner.

Teaching and learning methods

Teaching methods include:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Critical debates

Learning activities include:

• Lectures
• Contributions to group discussions
• Research and reading
• Peer group learning

Relationship between the teaching, learning and assessment methods and the planned learning outcomes:

You will be introduced to a range of subject material through lectures and have the opportunity to discuss and debate these subjects in seminar groups. You will be encouraged to research and study particular aspects of social responsibility and ethical practices in design, in particular, with regards to your own subject and ideas. You will have the opportunity to critically reflect on your practice and debate your awareness of the needs of others and the potential impact of creative design on the environment.

Resources & Reading list

Textbooks

Fletcher, K. and Grose, L (2012). Fashion and Sustainability : Design for Change. London: Laurence King.

Black, S (2008). Eco Chic: a fashion paradox. London: Black Dog.

Gwilt, A. (2011). sustainable fashion (electronic resource) changing the way we make and use clothes.. London: Earthscan.

Braungart, M. and McDonough, W (2009). Cradle to Cradle.

Farley, J (2014). Sustainable fashion [electronic resource] : past, present, and future. London: Bloomsbury.

Bell, J. and Waters (2014). Doing your research project: A guideline for first time researchers. McGrawHill Education Maidenhead.

Martin, R (2009). The Design of Business: Why design thinking is the next competitive advantage.. Boston, Mass: Harvard Business School.

Papanek, V (2009). Design for the Real World. London: Thames and Hudson.

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Repeat

An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal