70 162 GK 6 Design Methods/Field Studies
Emnenavn på Norwegian Bokmål:
GK6 Design metodikk // Feltstudier
Credits:
3
Course code:
70 162
Level of study:
Bachelor
Teaching semester:
2018 Spring
Assessment semester:
2018 Spring
Language of instruction:
Norwegian / English
Person in charge
Kjetil Nordby
Required prerequisite knowledge
Bestått 5. semester.
Course content
Field studies for design processes with special attention to advanced workplaces. The course builds on model for design-driven field research and results from the UBC and ONSITE research projects. The course will prepare students on how to efficiently and responsibly support design processes by gathering data and communicate with users in the field. Focus will be on planning field studies, choice of methods, use of methods in practice, data analysis and sharing of findings. The course will also explore the role of field studies in creative processes.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: The student will understand a set of field study methods from design practices, human factors( ergonomics and ethnography. Skills: Students will be able to plan, carry out and report insights from field studies. They will also be able to organise data and communicate data through reports, workshops and oral presentation. After ended course the student will: 1. Understand the meaning and ethical dimensions of field studies in design. 2. Plan efficient field studies. 3. Understand the most important methods to carry out filed studies. 4. Organise data from field studies. 5. Analyse data 6. Write field study reports 7. Share insights from field studies.
Working and learning activities
The course include practical assignments and theory. The practical component will be carried out together with companies. Part 1. Introduction field studies. Introduction to theory and practical experiences related to field studies. Part 2. field studies in practice. Planning and carrying out of filed studies in own project. Part 3. Field studies in design. Analysis, documentation and reflection on field data for design. Exam and evaluation: We will evaluate the students ability to plan, carry out and report field studies efficiently and ethically responsible. The student should explain what methods are chosen in the field studies and why. This will be evaluated: -The students presence in courses. - Field study plan and reflections on it. -Field study report and reflections on it.
| Mandatory coursework | Courseworks required | Presence required | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presence required | Not required | ||
| Excursions | Not required |
| Form of assessment | Grouping | Grading scale | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report | Group | Pass / fail |