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Two main components of Research Methods and Design Critique are covered in this course. Research Methods will provide knowledge on the academic research endeavour, necessary for any postgraduate student; how to write a research proposal, define design problems and research methodologies - including Kaupapa Maori perspectives on research methodology and processes. Design Critique will contribute to the development of critical enquiry and thinking into design. This part will provide a holistic approach in evaluation of designed products and services; from the aesthetic to the environmental point of view.
1. Understand a range of contemporary methodologies, including kaupapa Māori to solve research questions/problems. 2. Ability to competently write a research proposal and ethics application with consideration for the impact on Māori and other indigenous groups.3. Ability to use and discuss mainstream and alternative academic research such as kaupapa Māori practices and contribute to scholarship.4. Understand critical theories and contemporary philosophies in design, visual and sensory product communication.5. Autonomously use available theories and evidence to formulate logical reasoning and argument6. Critically evaluate designs and services, relate them to existing theoretical perspectives, knowledge structures and methodologies7. Ability to apply their arguments and reasoning into their design practices towards enhancing new product and service designs.
Approval of the Head of the School of Product Design
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Bahareh Shahri
Alison Lowery
Wendy Zhang
Present your research proposal - 10%Written research proposal - 30%Review on evaluation of a product/service based on one of the contemporary critical design enquiries and how the design critique can benefit your design research - 60%
Domestic fee $1,344.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see School of Product Design on the departments and faculties page .