Module Descriptors
DESIGN MANAGEMENT
XDES70126
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 7
30 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 21
Independent Study Hours: 279
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- CWK - A&D weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module provides an opportunity for you to consider how design is managed in the context of different organisations. You will consider how design relates to other business functions like marketing, finance and production, particularly in the new product development process. You will learn how organisational structure, culture and strategy can encourage design. The use of design as a strategic tool creating competitive advantage will also be investigated and will be illustrated with case studies. You will be shown how to write an effective and persuasive report.
Module Learning Strategies
You will be supported on this module by a series of weekly seminars which focus on the key issues. You will be required to develop appropriate aims and objectives for your assignment which must focus on issues of design management in your own design field. Your tutor will support you through tutorials as you research, analyse the resulting information and formulate a response to your chosen topic.
In practice-based modules, appropriate student supervision beyond the stated contact learning hours is determined by the number of students enrolled on the module per semester, and will be in accordance with current health and safety requirements.
In practice-based modules, appropriate student supervision beyond the stated contact learning hours is determined by the number of students enrolled on the module per semester, and will be in accordance with current health and safety requirements.
Module Resources
Library
Overhead projector
35mm slide projector
Seminar room
Guidelines on report writing
Non-specialist computing facilities for email, internet access, word processing, database, spreadsheet and basic presentations will be available through LLRS/ITS facilities on campus, not from within the School itself - the exception being the School's Student Browsers based in studios which will support email and internet access.
Overhead projector
35mm slide projector
Seminar room
Guidelines on report writing
Non-specialist computing facilities for email, internet access, word processing, database, spreadsheet and basic presentations will be available through LLRS/ITS facilities on campus, not from within the School itself - the exception being the School's Student Browsers based in studios which will support email and internet access.
Module Texts
Oakley M (1990) Design Management - A handbook of Issues amd Methods. Blackwell 0631154043
Cooper R Press M (1995) The Design Agenda - A Guide to Successful Design Management. 0471 941069
Blaich R (1993) Product Design and Corporate Strategy. McGraw HIll 007056714
Students are expected to take advantage of the extensive library facilities available within the University; keeping abreast of current developments through appropriate periodicals and being aware of the major practitioners in their subject.
Cooper R Press M (1995) The Design Agenda - A Guide to Successful Design Management. 0471 941069
Blaich R (1993) Product Design and Corporate Strategy. McGraw HIll 007056714
Students are expected to take advantage of the extensive library facilities available within the University; keeping abreast of current developments through appropriate periodicals and being aware of the major practitioners in their subject.
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% Written report of 5,000 words
To achieve a pass in this module the assessed work must demonstrate achievement of the learning outcomes as listed above.
To achieve a distinction
Additionally, your work will show that you have used extensive research to develop an in depth understanding of the inter-relationship between design and other functions in an organisation. You will have shown an outstanding and innovative approach in fully considering issues relating to your own design field, and applied this knowledge to generate creative solutions.
To achieve a pass in this module the assessed work must demonstrate achievement of the learning outcomes as listed above.
To achieve a distinction
Additionally, your work will show that you have used extensive research to develop an in depth understanding of the inter-relationship between design and other functions in an organisation. You will have shown an outstanding and innovative approach in fully considering issues relating to your own design field, and applied this knowledge to generate creative solutions.