Code |
16530
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Year |
1
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Semester |
S2
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ECTS Credits |
4
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Workload |
TP(45H)
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Scientific area |
Design Multimédia
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Entry requirements |
None
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Learning outcomes |
In addition to mastering competencies and basic understanding of scientific thinking, the main objective of this Course Unit is to promote approaches to specific themes in the context of research in Design and the use of such competencies in the scope of students' future work. Thus, sensitizing them to reflections on epistemological issues, scientific rigor, and other relevant related concepts for the solidity and coherence of a research process. In this sense, it is expected that students may create a relevant scientific repertoire for possible work topics as well as structure a solid research project for it.
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Syllabus |
MODULE 1: Defining the problem and creating the research project. Delimitation of the study object and formulation of hypotheses. Structuring a feasible research plan. MODULE 2: Specificity of research in the field of design. The connection between objectives and methodological definition. Fieldwork: collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data. Project approach in research: imagination, creativity, and experimentation. MODULE 3: The technical aspect of research: writing, sources, format, structure, etc. MODULE 4: Contextualizing an overview of design methodologies and the connection between practical design activity and research in the same area.
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Main Bibliography |
Muratovski, G. (2015). Research for designers: A guide to methods and practice. Sage. Muratovski, G. (2010). Design and Design Research: The Conflict between the Principles in Design Education and Practices in Industry. Design Principles & Practice: An International Journal, 4(2). Blessing, L. T., & Chakrabarti, A. (2009). DRM: A Design Research Methodology (pp. 13-42). Springer London. Boeijen, Annemiek van, Jaap Dalhuizen, Jelle Zistra, and Roos van der Schoor, eds. 2014. Delft Design Guide. Amsterdam: BIS. Koskinen, Ilpo, John Zimmerman, Thomas Binder, Johan Redström, and Stephan Wensveen. 2011. Design Research Through Practice: From the Lab, Field, and Showroom. Waltham, Massachusetts: Morgan Kaufmann. Nota: Será indicada bibliografia específica para os campos temáticos de cada módulo.
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
Thematic seminars on research approaches. Pair work for research development, presentation, and debate on topics suggested by the instructor. Deliverables: Presentation + report Development of research centered on a project chosen by the student. State-of-the-art analysis & Research plan: Individual work to substantiate research question and describe methodological procedures in line with objectives.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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