DSIGN551-22A (HAM)

Studio Management

15 Points

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Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Department of Computer Science

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Convenor(s)

Nic Vanderschantz

Nic Vanderschantz
4652
G.G.15
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nic.vanderschantz@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Administrator(s)

: maria.admiraal@waikato.ac.nz
: buddhika.subasinghe@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

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Paper Description

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This paper covers design leadership and design management. Topics include the development of and management of creative and design projects, as well as working with clients and other stakeholders. This paper is intended for those aiming for a future senior position in a design studio, those managing freelance teams, and those developing entrepreneurial creative projects.
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Paper Structure

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The paper is taught through a series of lectures, written and practical exercises and projects.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Demonstrate successful leadership of a creative team working on a client driven project
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  • Demonstrate an understanding of project documentation and reports
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  • Apply the Reflective Practitioner concept to improve self, projects and the studio
    Linked to the following assessments:
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Assessment

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Assessment for this paper is based on your completion of assignments as detailed below.
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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Weekly Reflections
20
  • Online: Moodle Forum Discussion
2. Project Planning & Management
30
3. Report
15 Jun 2022
No set time
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Presentation
31 May 2022
No set time
20
  • Presentation: In Class
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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Monteiro, M. (2014). Design is a Job. A List Apart https://abookapart.com/products/design-is-a-job
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Recommended Readings

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Monteiro, M. (2014). You're my Favourite Client. A List Apart https://abookapart.com/products/youre-my-favorite-client

Oldham, C. (2017). Oh sh*t what now??: honest advice for new graphic designers. Laurence King Publishing Ltd.

Shaughnessy, A. (2010). How to Be a Graphic Designer without Losing Your Soul. Princeton Architectural Press, NY. ISBN 978-1-56898-983-9

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Online Support

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A Moodle page is available for all DSIGN551 students at http://elearn.waikato.ac.nz/. On this page students will be able to access copies of course handouts and materials including assessment material, supporting pdf's, additional resources and an overview of what will be covered each week. Students are expected to check this site frequently for updates and to participate in discussions and forums provided through the Moodle page.

This paper will also be supported by a Panopto instance at https://waikato.au.panopto.com/.

Should the need arise Zoom may be incorporated to support distance learning.

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Workload

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This paper expects a commitment of 150 hours over the whole trimester. There is one lecture hour and a total of six studio hours (excluding the lunch break). The remainder of the time per week is spent out of class communicating with stakeholders and project planning.
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Linkages to Other Papers

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DSIGN551 students interact with and manage projects and teams comprised of students taking the DSIGN350 paper as well as placement mentors of DSIGN350 students.
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Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisite papers: CGRD350, DSIGN350 or equivalent

Corequisite(s)

Equivalent(s)

Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: CGRD551

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