ARC590   Reflective Design Practice   (45 credits)

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This entry contains the information provided to students in the following annual publications: Guide to Unit Choice for Level 1 Students, the Directory of Modules (http://www.shef.ac.uk/calendar/) and, where applicable, the RTP Handbook. The information should aim to assist students in selecting modules and should describe the aims and content of the module in general terms. Particular features of the delivery (e.g., field work, group work) may also be mentioned. Please provide only a single paragraph of normally formatted text. Foreign language descriptions may be used, but an English language translation should be provided for purposes of Faculty approval. During Year 5, emphasis is placed upon the development of research by reflective design where practice based learning becomes a tool to rigorously investigate lines of enquiry. The aim is for students to research, analyse, and reflect on their current practice project and develop alternative outline proposals. Specific programmes and projects will vary on an annual and individual basis. The projects are chosen in liaison with the student¿s Practice Mentor and Course Leader to develop research by design skills. There is an emphasis on students being able to participate in a meaningful dialogue with design methodologies used in contemporary practice.

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