DPD30002 · Swinburne University of Technology
Design for Social Responsibility
- Credit points
- 12.5
- Level
- 3
- Workload
- ≈ 13 h / week
- Faculty
- Engineering
What it covers
This unit develops an understanding of user-centred design through the subject theme of ‘Social Responsibility’, focusing on user-centred design for aged care, health care, childcare and users with disabilities, other special needs or cross cultural projects. Engineering communication and project management skills will be developed that are necessary for the design and development of products for specific contexts, taking particular note of the impacts of design on the social, economic and environmental realms.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment | Individual/Group | 45% |
| Assessment | Individual/Group | 65% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | Hawthorn | On campus |