Module Descriptors
INDEPENDENT STUDY [Venue Design]
NDAI60210
Key Facts
School of Creative Arts and Engineering
Level 6
60 credits
Contact
Leader: Andrea Bedworth-Cook
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 60
Independent Study Hours: 540
Total Learning Hours: 600
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT DETAILS
COURSEWORK weighted at 100% to include but not limited to
Design pack – written documents
Presentation boards/Visuals
Reflective Design Journal
[Learning Outcomes 1-5]
Design pack – written documents
Presentation boards/Visuals
Reflective Design Journal
[Learning Outcomes 1-5]
INDICATIVE CONTENT
This 60 Credit Module is divided into four distinct study areas. The study areas are:
- Research
- Synthesis
- Application
- Evaluation
You will be involved in the generation, implementation and evaluation of a project which will be based upon clear proposals with specific criteria. You will be expected to develop innovative ideas in response to your clearly defined brief addressing a specific sector within interior design.
This practice-based assignment will include a substantial theoretical or written element. The proportion of theory to practice is variable and will be agreed with you by your tutor. Your work must, however, contain an element of critical evaluation. You are required to produce a portfolio of work as outlined in the module handbook.
- Research
- Synthesis
- Application
- Evaluation
You will be involved in the generation, implementation and evaluation of a project which will be based upon clear proposals with specific criteria. You will be expected to develop innovative ideas in response to your clearly defined brief addressing a specific sector within interior design.
This practice-based assignment will include a substantial theoretical or written element. The proportion of theory to practice is variable and will be agreed with you by your tutor. Your work must, however, contain an element of critical evaluation. You are required to produce a portfolio of work as outlined in the module handbook.
LEARNING STRATEGIES
Delivery is by tutor input with independent study time within the studio environment. There is a comprehensive resource handbook on the VLE for reference along with examples of best practice and project templates. Tutors and practising designers will be available to support candidates through this project.
RESOURCES
Range of resources located on the VLS
Qualified Interior Designers
Library Services
Image & materials library
Qualified Interior Designers
Library Services
Image & materials library
TEXTS
Bell, J. (2005). Doing Your Research Project. 5th Ed. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
Blaxter, L., Hughes, C. and Tight, M. (2010) How to Research. 4th Ed. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
Bonnett. A. (2011) How to Argue. 11 Ed. London: Pearson.
Creswell, J. (2002) Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches.
Fowler Jr, F.J. (2011) Survey Research Methods. 4th Ed. New York: Sage.
Gray, C. and Malins, J. (2004) Visualising Research. Farnham: Ashgate.
Guthrie, P. (2012) Interior Designer's Portable Handbook. 3rd Ed. New York: McGraw Hill.
Laurel, B. (2004) Design Research: Methods and Perspectives. Cambridge MA: MIT Press.
http://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/research-methods?page=1
http://www.uk.sagepub.com/productSearch.nav?subject=L00&sortBy=defaultPubDate%20desc
Blaxter, L., Hughes, C. and Tight, M. (2010) How to Research. 4th Ed. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
Bonnett. A. (2011) How to Argue. 11 Ed. London: Pearson.
Creswell, J. (2002) Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches.
Fowler Jr, F.J. (2011) Survey Research Methods. 4th Ed. New York: Sage.
Gray, C. and Malins, J. (2004) Visualising Research. Farnham: Ashgate.
Guthrie, P. (2012) Interior Designer's Portable Handbook. 3rd Ed. New York: McGraw Hill.
Laurel, B. (2004) Design Research: Methods and Perspectives. Cambridge MA: MIT Press.
http://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/research-methods?page=1
http://www.uk.sagepub.com/productSearch.nav?subject=L00&sortBy=defaultPubDate%20desc