INTERACTION DESIGN THEORY SEMINAR 5th semester
Fall 2018
InstructorsINSTRUCTORS
Dr Joëlle Bitton, joelle.bitton@zhdk.ch
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This course proposes to dive into notions of contribution, ownership and the framing of a research question, ahead of the thesis semester.
Those notions are addressed through a diverse set of materials showcasing social engagement, activism, aesthetic movements, etc.
COURSE OUTLINE
12 sessions - sessions
EXPECTATIONS AND GRADING
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- The journal should be structured in a generally comprehensible manner
- The lecture notes, including annotations, are stored
- Notes, sketches for each lesson should be included as well
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COURSE MATERIALS
Readings are made available in the shared IAD server.
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Through a look at the prefix "inter" that poses the condition for "interaction", we address current notions of intersectionality and queer.
We first travel through a series of cultural and political protests in order to frame a discussion on the possible roles and failings of the design discipline in light of social engagement.
Materials presented on Anti-Apartheid activism in South Africa, Aaron Swartz, drag culture, representation in pop culture.
08.10.18: (led by Björn Franke)
18.10.18: (led by Björn Franke)
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First of all, we will define a topic together in the class. In this workshop we will form groups and use a concept map to make a list of key terms associated with your research topic, these can be key concepts, contextual and process-oriented terms. From there we move on from research topic to developing a research angle. In an iterative process, we will use insights from personal experience , of related work, background research , observations , contemporary issues , engagement with the literature, dialogue, … to clarify the focus of your research. From developing a research angle, we will move on to develop several research questions in an iterative process of question formation and will discuss the importance and role of prototyping - so to speak learning by doing - as an iterative process at all stages of your research. Your question (s) will change and be refined as you project develops, which is all part of the process, but will help you to clarify your research direction.
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Blueprint
GitHub
(Role)
Possible assignmentsassignment I
- Analysis of two research methods
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- essay (apart from 500 words statement)? or other? (kit, narration...)
- exercises throughout?
Possible assignment II
Essay, a short literary composition on a single subject
The subject of the essay – one proposed project and its methodology
1. Introduce you project
● What is your project?
● What question/problem/issue/ does it address?
● What are the aims of the project?
● Why is this project important / relevant/useful? (rationale)
● For whom is this project important / relevant/ useful? (rationale)
2. Literature review
● What are the critical issues/ contexts pertinent to your project?
● Identify key texts/ examples/arguments to support your project and research approach
● What other research has been done in the area?
3. Methodology
● Discuss why you are taking this approach
● Describe the various stages of your project (step by step) and then the associated research processes– this can be a diagram or table – to give an overview of the research design for this project
● Discuss the different methods being used and why you are using them
● Identify any issues/ difficulties that may effect the project and strategies to address them
● Identify what you hope to achieve through each stage of the project
4. Conclusion
● What you hope to achieve through this work?
● What will the final outcome and forms of this project?
● How will the research be presented?
Example of essay writing see:
Aurélie Mossé: “Energy-harvesting & Self-Actuated Textiles for the home: Designing with New Materials & Technologies”. http://bit.ly/1MCHRyV