Design for Change

SHE level H
SCQF credit points 20.0
ECTS credit points 10.0
Module code MHW225638
Module Leader Mary Maclachlan
School School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment
Subject Applied Computer Games
Trimester A (September start)

Summary of content

This module offers students the opportunity to use design practice, creative thinking and participatory action research to tackle a range of complex problems with particular focus on public service, reform and well being. Using a holistic perspective, students will use an experience based design approach to tackle challenging issues arising within current social, economic and political culture. Students will focus on changing behaviours and endeavour to create lasting transformation processes.

Module details

Module structure

Activity Total hours
Tutorials 12.00
Practicals 24.00
Independent Learning 144.00
Assessment 20.00

Assessment methods

Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description
Course Work001 30 35 Group Presentation
Course Work002 70 35 Individual Project portfolio