Unit Outline

This unit explores a wide range of different prototyping methods through a series of design-sprints. Each sprint will begin with a brief. From the brief you are to immediately start storyboarding how the prototype might work, in what context and for whom.

The purpose of these design-sprints is not necessarily the uniqueness or the creativity of the design, it is to develop and strengthen our sketching and prototyping skills. In the process of each design-sprint you will use your peers to solicit user-testing (coupled with feedback from lecturers and tutors) to iterate on the prototypes.

When we sketch and prototype we think through our hands, by making and creating. These are essential skills for any designer irrespective of discipline focus; visual thinking in two and three dimensions is at the core of design. The design sprints in this unit cover a broad range of media and material to give you the experience required to understand each methods particular strengths and value and enable you to use them as part of your design process - for every project.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Identify and analyse strategies and approaches for prototyping.
2	Generate and refine prototypes through experimentation and reflection.
3	Apply fundamental skills in design to communicate and critique with and for peers.
4	Produce prototypes in response to a directed brief.

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Design sprints: part 1	Week 7	35 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Reflection	Week 13	20 %	LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Design Sprints: part 2	Week 13	45 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Design sprints: part 1

Task Description:

Culmination of weeks 1-5 sprint exercises (4 in total). This assessment task evaluates your proficiency in using the various prototyping methods explored in through design sprints. Each design-sprint is to be submitted with their accompanying storyboarding, and conceptual models, as well as documentation of the iterations and final prototype. You will demonstrate your ability to effectively communicate design concepts and user experiences through these methods.

Task Length:

Due Date:

Week 7

Weight:

35 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Produces design prototypes with appropriate detail, finish, and fidelity using suitable design tools and techniques.	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	Reflects on and analyses own design process, modifying actions to generate ideas and improve designs.	LO1, LO2
3	Applies professional visual communication strategies and techniques to effectively present design projects.	LO2, LO3
4	Conducts detailed and fair peer evaluations with comprehensive feedback using appropriate design language.	LO1, LO2

Assessment Task 2: Reflection

Task Description:

Reflect on the various prototyping methods covered in this unit and where they sit within the design development and production process. Your reflection needs to address the following questions: How do these prototyping methods assist in communicating design concepts with their various fidelities? Where do they sit within the workflow of broader design practices? What specific values do these prototypes bring to the design process and stakeholders?

Task Length:

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Critically reflects on and evaluates own design process and each prototyping method.	LO4

Assessment Task 3: Design Sprints: part 2

Task Description:

Culmination of weeks 6-12 sprint exercises (5 in total). This assessment task evaluates your proficiency in using the various prototyping methods explored in through design sprints. Each design-sprint is to be submitted with their accompanying storyboarding, and conceptual models, as well as documentation of the iterations and final prototype. You will demonstrate your ability to effectively communicate design concepts and user experiences through these methods.

Task Length:

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

45 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Produces design prototypes with appropriate detail, finish, and fidelity using suitable design tools and techniques.	LO1, LO2
2	Reflects on and analyses own design process, modifying actions to generate ideas and improve designs.	LO2, LO3, LO4
3	Applies professional visual communication strategies and techniques to effectively present design projects.	LO1, LO2
4	Conducts detailed and fair peer evaluations with comprehensive feedback using appropriate design language.	LO3, LO4

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.