Advanced Diploma in Art and Design (A7AD1Q) CURRICULUM MODULE CODE MODULE CREDIT MODULE PURPOSE 120 credits ADA7XA1 20 Advanced Design Theory and Practice 4 The purpose of this module is to equip students to relate and deepen their methods, techniques, knowledge and research investigation into a range of contemporary design theories and practices that impact on resolving problems within a South African context. MAD7XA1 20 Methods of Art and Design Research 4 The purpose of this module is to expose students to various methods of research in art, design and architecture, to enable students to integrate knowledge, research methods and creative thinking in the identification, development and presentation of a design solution. AAP7XA1 20 Interdisciplinary Project 4 The purpose of this module is to two-fold. Firstly, in a 4-week period, to enable the student to explore generic interdisciplinary design practices of various design disciplines. Secondly, in a 10-week period, by drawing on the knowledge above, to enable students to apply creative and alternative design solutions, in interdisciplinary group work, to identified problems. ADP7XB2 60 Advanced Design Theory and Practice 4 The purpose of the module is two-fold, firstly (Component A), to enable students to write a reflective research essay on an identified technical, economic, social, technique, material or environmental identified design problem. Secondly (Component B), to afford the student the opportunity to integrate knowledge, research findings and creative thinking in the identification, development and presentation of a design project that is of an appropriate scope, scale and complexity. OUTCOMES OF THE PROGRAMME Exit level outcomes Assessment Criteria A qualifying student is able to: A qualifying student is competent if: 1. Conduct and report research related activities under supervision. 1.1 A research poster and literature reviews are prepared for a comprehensive communication of an identified architectural problem. 1.2 Research is informed by art, design and architecture theory. 1.3 Research is conducted competently using methods appropriate to research in art, design and architecture. 1.4 Research findings are presented and reported according to prescribed academic conventions. 1.5 Research findings offer creative insights and into rigorous interpretations of identified problems. 2. Produce creative solutions to complex architectural problems. 1.1 Complex problems are identified, analysed and addressed by drawing on knowledge and methods of art, design and architecture. 1.2 Multiple creative solutions to complex problems are generated using design thinking skills. 1.3 Solutions produced demonstrate knowledge of art, design and architecture theory. 1.4 Creative solutions are produced both independently and as members of multidisciplinary teams. 1.5 Various design iterations are developed, the design process is presented and communicated and the stages and design thinking processes that were incorporated to resolve the architectural design problem are clear. 1.6 Relevant architectural criteria are identified through a thorough investigative process. 3. Act ethically and professionally. 1.1 A topic that is relevant to the profession and suitable to an architecture investigation and exploration is identified for the execution of the study. 1.2 The literature reviews, research poster and reflective essay and studio project displays an ability to take decisions and act ethically and professionally in the development and execution of the identified problem. OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA: Programme and module outcomes and assessment criteria are available in separate internal faculty documents. 27
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