James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020

CP2408 - Design Thinking and Creative IT Industries

Subject Description

This subject provides students with the skills to develop clickable prototypes as a path to creative software solutions. The subject brings together aspects of design thinking, lean principles, and the agile process. Students will learn about the importance of collaborative design and managing teamwork. Students will continue to develop self-reflection to promote students' understanding of their own capacities and an awareness of the knowledge economy. An essential and mandatory component of the subject is participation in a two-day design sprint involving students from all design thinking subjects. This offers students the opportunity to develop mentorship skills and experience rapid prototyping.

Learning Outcomes

• demonstrate the use of technology in non-traditional applications and apply IT in unfamiliar settings and contexts
• gain practical experience in goal-oriented, collaborative IT system development
• respond to rapid changes in IT system requirements
• analyse concepts of creativity and disruptive innovation
• appreciate at a high level the interplay between technology and the knowledge economy

Subject Assessment

• Initial project activity - (15%)
• Main project activity - (35%)
• Sprint Participation - (30%)
• Sprint Reflection - (20%)

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  CP3046 CP5046

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