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<p>User Centred Design introduces students to the fundamental techniques and strategies involved with design thinking and problem solving, with an emphasis on analysing and resolving IT problems in particular. Students are expected to develop a sound methodological approach to problem solving that will equip them to propose, develop, implement, and evaluate solutions to problems fundamental to the IT industry, aligned with the activities undertaken by Service Designers and other IT occupations. Key to this process is developing confidence, resilience and perseverance in team-based environments and basic IT modelling.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:</p>
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<li>Pragmatics of Team work</li>
<li>Fundamentals of Problem Solving</li>
<li>Problem Solving strategies</li>
<li>Design thinking</li>
<li>Goal setting</li>
<li>Creativity, Critical Thinking, Decision making</li>
<li>Reflection and Evaluation</li>
<li>Reading and Writing Documentation</li>
<li>Presenting Solutions to an Audience</li>
<li>Personas, User Journeys</li>
<li>Ethical impacts</li>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>User Centred Design introduces students to the fundamental techniques and strategies involved with design thinking and problem solving, with an emphasis on analysing and resolving IT problems in particular. Students are expected to develop a sound methodological approach to problem solving that will equip them to propose, develop, implement, and evaluate solutions to problems fundamental to the IT industry, aligned with the activities undertaken by Service Designers and other IT occupations. Key to this process is developing confidence, resilience and perseverance in team-based environments and basic IT modelling.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:</p> <ol> <li>Pragmatics of Team work</li> <li>Fundamentals of Problem Solving</li> <li>Problem Solving strategies</li> <li>Design thinking</li> <li>Goal setting</li> <li>Creativity, Critical Thinking, Decision making</li> <li>Reflection and Evaluation</li> <li>Reading and Writing Documentation</li> <li>Presenting Solutions to an Audience</li> <li>Personas, User Journeys</li> <li>Ethical impacts</li> </ol>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Information Technology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
029900 - Other Information Technology
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Centre for HE Studies (Other)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Ballarat (Blended)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p><p>Melbourne City Campus (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/itech1501">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed 1 of <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=GPSIT1011" target="_blank">GPSIT1011</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=ITECH1101" target="_blank">ITECH1101</a></p>
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Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Apply ICT problem-solving strategies to identify problems and propose appropriate solution approaches for structured scenarios.</p>
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<p>Gather and interpret user and stakeholder requirements using appropriate techniques such as interviews, surveys, research and observation.</p>
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<p>Apply user-centred design principles to develop ICT solution concepts that address identified user needs.</p>
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<p>Contribute to the design of ICT solutions in teams, considering planning, ethical responsibilities and stakeholder needs.</p>
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<p>Communicate ICT solutions effectively to diverse stakeholders using appropriate professional communication techniques and formats</p>
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<p>Work collaboratively in teams and reflect on individual and team contributions to support successful problem solving.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Apply and reflect on problem solving, modelling, design work and team work processes</p>
<p>Learning Journal/portfolio and practical exercises</p>
<p>10-40%</p>
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<p>Plan and comprehensively design solutions to IT problem(s).</p>
<p>Group Practical Project to create design artefacts/report</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
2, 3, 4, 6
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<p>Demonstrate understanding of concepts</p>
<p>Project Validation (oral interview or presentation)</p>
<p>15-30%</p>
1, 5, 6
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Information Technology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
029900 - Other Information Technology
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Centre for HE Studies (Other)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Ballarat (Blended)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p><p>Melbourne City Campus (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/itech1501">View unit fees</a>
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