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DESN 3013 Social Design: Research and Practice

DESN 3013  Social Design: Research and Practice  (10 Credit Points)  
Subject Details  Legacy Code: 102274  

This subject introduces students to the idea that graphic designers can be agents of change. Set project briefs will focus on social and political issues exploring the potential inherent in graphic design practice to make a real difference to society. The subject will encourage students to go beyond the definition of a problem solver, encouraging them to act as a problem seeker, who can use their design thinking skills to develop ideas that respond proactively to society's problems rather than reacting to a client's set brief. The subject will introduce further design-led, social and participatory research methods, that continue to build on the design process, and further expand the methods that underpin aspects of research and practice during the remainder of the degree. Students will refine and develop their visual language skills, in combination with material and digital skills, facilitating their development as an independent learner.

Level: Undergraduate Level 3 subject  
Pre-requisite(s): DESN 2006 OR
DESN 2014
  
Equivalent Subjects: DESN 3004 Design Research Training  
Restrictions: Please see the Subject Details page for any restrictions for this subject