CV5012 - Design Thinking
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2016 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Administered by: | College of Arts, Society & Education |
This subject explores the principles behind design thinking, a methodology applied to find practical and creative solutions to problems or issues leading to the development of better products, services, processes and strategies. Design thinkers collaborate across diverse disciplines (designers and non-designers) applying a human-centred design to problems which has the potential to lead to a range of innovations applicable to practice in industry and society. Students will learn to be solution-focused in a range of settings which will lay the foundation for the complex challenges that they will face as professionals both individually and as members of a multi-disciplinary team.
Learning Outcomes
- understand the concepts and principles that underpin design thinking;
- apply the design thinking methodology to contemporary issues and challenges;
- develop enhanced skills in creativity and innovation applicable to contemporary work environments.
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| External, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 25-Aug-2016 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Eduardo de la Fuente |
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| Method of Delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |
| Assessment: | theory essay (40%); case study (60%). |
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