Course code
Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using six digits.
Level
The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).
Credits
Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.
Subject
Course planning information
Course notes
This course begins with collaborative exploration of visual design research. You will explore a range of research methods and techniques, which will be used to help you develop a topic. You will experience many variations of research types including research through design, where you explore a topic or issue by experimentation and iteration, gradually building your design solution. Students will have the opportunity to work in teams or individually.
Prerequisite courses
You need to complete the above course or courses before moving onto this one.
Restrictions
You cannot enrol in this course if you have passed (or are enrolled in) any of the course(s) above as these courses have similar content or content at a higher level.
Learning outcomes
What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.
- 1 Demonstrate a critical understanding of creative research methods and contexts. [Graduate Profile: Understanding - Matauranga A2]
- 2 Be intellectually curious and adaptable, willing to embrace new ideas and accommodate risk and uncertainty. [Graduate Profile: Creativity - Toi B1]
- 3 Apply research methods to generate ideas, proposals, creative works and arguments. [Graduate Profile: Creativity- Toi C1]
- 4 Explore creative research processes in order to transform ideas into material outcomes. [Graduate Profile: Virtuosity- Mohio D3]
- 5 Demonstrate strong visual, oral and written communication skills. [Graduate Profile: Connectedness - Whanaungatanga E1]
Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.
Assessments
| Assessment | Learning outcomes assessed | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Creative compositions | 1 2 3 4 5 | 100% |
Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.
You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.
Explanation of assessment types
- Computer programmes
- Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
- Creative compositions
- Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
- Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled)
- An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
- Exam (centrally scheduled)
- An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
- Oral or performance or presentation
- Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
- Participation
- You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
- Portfolio
- Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
- Practical or placement
- Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
- Simulation
- Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
- Test
- Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
- Written assignment
- Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.
Textbooks needed
There are no set texts for this course.