DSGN06126 2019 Professionalism and Communication I- Interior

General Details

Full Title

Professionalism and Communication I- Interior

Transcript Title

Professionalism and Communica

Code

DSGN06126

Attendance

80 %

Subject Area

DSGN - Design

Department

YADA - Yeats Academy Art Dsgn & Arch

Level

06 - NFQ Level 6

Credit

05 - 05 Credits

Duration

Semester

Fee

€

Start Term

2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20

End Term

9999 - The End of Time

Author(s)

Maeliosa O'Brien, Peter Scanlon, Claire Lorusso, Elaine Regan, Rowan Watson

Programme Membership

SG_DINTE_B07 201900 Bachelor of Arts in Design in Interior Architecture and Design SG_DINTE_B07 201900 Bachelor of Arts in Interior Architecture and Design SG_VINTE_B07 201900 Bachelor of Arts in Interior Architecture and Design SG_DINAD_H08 202000 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Interior Architecture and Design SG_D3INT_H08 201900 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in 3Interior Architecture and Design SG_VINTE_B07 202200 Bachelor of Arts in Interior Architecture and Design SG_DINAD_H08 202200 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Interior Architecture and Design SG_DINTE_H08 202300 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Interior Architecture and Design SG_DINAD_H08 202300 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Interior Architecture and Design SG_DINAD_H08 202400 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Interior Architecture and Design

Description

This module introduces students to the major principles of professionalism and examines the role and importance of effective communication in the design process. This module will develop the student’s knowledge and build on the skills developed in the design fundamentals module including: effective design communication and representation; reflective and reflexive practice ‑ judgment making and critical thinking; the mechanics of design ‑ the design process in practice; time management; and how to work as part of a team.

The module aims to:

Develop interpersonal skills to enable effective communication and team working;
Develop a range of design communication and representation skills using appropriate media including personal skills involving discussion, negotiation, and team‑working;
Develop students' ability to think critically by means of a reflective practice journal;
Extend the student’s knowledge and skill base associated with working in groups in design contexts.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;

Deliver effective visual, verbal and written presentations utilising appropriate language, terminology and representational graphics.

Compose design presentations that successfully demonstrate drawing conventions and cross‑referencing of design information.

Discuss and demonstrate the application of architectural precedents and design theories at an intermediate level.

Reflect on the interpersonal skills needed for effective communication and team working.

Consider the professional environments of the creative industries in local, national and global contexts.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Professional Communication 1 is is taught using a combination of lectures, presentations, theoretical discussion and practical based tutorials. Both individual and group work modes are utilised throughout.

Module Assessment Strategies

Formative assessment deliverables address the module learning outcomes. The assessment strategy focuses on the student's introduction to the subject Professional Communication 1 through:

Research and visual methodologies
Information literacy skills
Multimodal communication methodologies including:
- Analogue and Digital Communication;
- Gestural modes;
- Written composition;
- Oral presentation.

Repeat Assessments

Repeat assessment will be dependent on failed components. This will be confirmed at formal exam boards.

Indicative Syllabus

Design Methodology:

Theories of learning, learning styles and reflective practice;
Design thinking and communication;
Design evaluation ‑ measurement criteria and judgment in design;
Concepts associated with group work and team building in design contexts;
Seminal study of designers in the industry.

Communication Skills:

Modes of Presentation;
Presentation skills (how to orchestrate a presentation event);
Graphic presentation composition;
Reflective and Reflexive Practice;
Learning log / Journaling;

Time Management (Planning & Record keeping).

Coursework & Assessment Breakdown

Coursework & Continuous Assessment

100 %

Coursework Assessment

	Title	Type	Form	Percent	Week	Learning Outcomes Assessed
1	Design Presentation	Project	Project	40 %	OnGoing	1,2
2	Case Study & Presentation	Project	Project	30 %	OnGoing	3,4,5
3	Reflective Journal	Project	Individual Project	30 %	OnGoing	4,5

Full Time Mode Workload

Type	Location	Description	Hours	Frequency	Avg Workload
Supervision	Architectural Studio	Practical, tutorial and workshop	2	Weekly	2.00
Independent Learning	Not Specified	independent learning	4	Weekly	4.00

Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 2.00 Hours

Module Resources

Non ISBN Literary Resources