Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

BSBDES801 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Research and apply design theory

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Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency BSBDES801 - Research and apply design theory
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research, in significant depth and breadth, and apply different theories of design.It applies to individuals who use sophisticated research and critical analysis skills in the exploration of design, design theory and its application to professional design practice.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Research design theory
  • Use a range of research techniques to source information about design theory
  • Identify and explore new, emerging and alternative sources of ideas and thinking on design
  • Expand own knowledge and understanding of design through review and critical analysis of information
  • Analyse, compare and contrast a range of theoretical perspectives and thinking on design
       
Element: Apply theories of design to professional practice
  • Evaluate the relevance and application of different theories of design based on analysis of own professional and personal experience
  • Analyse the ways different aspects of history, theory and other influences are applied, adapted or challenged in practice
  • Assess how theories and thinking about design may be applied to benefit individuals, businesses and communities
       
Element: Develop, articulate and debate own perspectives on theories of design
  • Take a critical approach to different theories and reflect on own ideas and responses
  • Develop own substantiated positions in response to research and analysis
  • Articulate own positions, demonstrating clarity of thought and conceptual understanding of different theories and thinking
  • Debate positions on design showing belief in own ideas and a willingness to remain open to new perspectives
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Research design theory

1.1 Use a range of research techniques to source information about design theory

1.2 Identify and explore new, emerging and alternative sources of ideas and thinking on design

1.3 Expand own knowledge and understanding of design through review and critical analysis of information

1.4 Analyse, compare and contrast a range of theoretical perspectives and thinking on design

2 Apply theories of design to professional practice

2.1 Evaluate the relevance and application of different theories of design based on analysis of own professional and personal experience

2.2 Analyse the ways different aspects of history, theory and other influences are applied, adapted or challenged in practice

2.3 Assess how theories and thinking about design may be applied to benefit individuals, businesses and communities

3 Develop, articulate and debate own perspectives on theories of design

3.1 Take a critical approach to different theories and reflect on own ideas and responses

3.2 Develop own substantiated positions in response to research and analysis

3.3 Articulate own positions, demonstrating clarity of thought and conceptual understanding of different theories and thinking

3.4 Debate positions on design showing belief in own ideas and a willingness to remain open to new perspectives

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Research design theory

1.1 Use a range of research techniques to source information about design theory

1.2 Identify and explore new, emerging and alternative sources of ideas and thinking on design

1.3 Expand own knowledge and understanding of design through review and critical analysis of information

1.4 Analyse, compare and contrast a range of theoretical perspectives and thinking on design

2 Apply theories of design to professional practice

2.1 Evaluate the relevance and application of different theories of design based on analysis of own professional and personal experience

2.2 Analyse the ways different aspects of history, theory and other influences are applied, adapted or challenged in practice

2.3 Assess how theories and thinking about design may be applied to benefit individuals, businesses and communities

3 Develop, articulate and debate own perspectives on theories of design

3.1 Take a critical approach to different theories and reflect on own ideas and responses

3.2 Develop own substantiated positions in response to research and analysis

3.3 Articulate own positions, demonstrating clarity of thought and conceptual understanding of different theories and thinking

3.4 Debate positions on design showing belief in own ideas and a willingness to remain open to new perspectives

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Use a range of research techniques to source information about design theory 
Identify and explore new, emerging and alternative sources of ideas and thinking on design 
Expand own knowledge and understanding of design through review and critical analysis of information 
Analyse, compare and contrast a range of theoretical perspectives and thinking on design 
Evaluate the relevance and application of different theories of design based on analysis of own professional and personal experience 
Analyse the ways different aspects of history, theory and other influences are applied, adapted or challenged in practice 
Assess how theories and thinking about design may be applied to benefit individuals, businesses and communities 
Take a critical approach to different theories and reflect on own ideas and responses 
Develop own substantiated positions in response to research and analysis 
Articulate own positions, demonstrating clarity of thought and conceptual understanding of different theories and thinking 
Debate positions on design showing belief in own ideas and a willingness to remain open to new perspectives 

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