Course Title: Design Thinking for Learning Work and Life

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Design Thinking for Learning Work and Life

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

HWSS2243

City Campus

Postgraduate

360H Education

Internet

 Sem 2 2020,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 2 2021,
Sem 1 2022,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 2 2023,
Sem 1 2024

Course Coordinator: Catherine Hughes

Course Coordinator Phone: By email

Course Coordinator Email: catherine.hughes@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Availability: By email and appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

In this course you will learn about and apply design approaches to work with clients and solve real life problems. You will use design thinking methods to test your own thinking, develop prototypes, and collaborate with others to explore new and authentic ways of working through career and work life challenges. You will explore, apply and evaluate design thinking approaches, evidence based practices and approaches relevant to career practice.  


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Develop theoretical and technical knowledge in careers practice, employability solutions and life design  
  • Apply design thinking strategies and narrative career counselling in conjunction with CICA professional competencies to develop client focussed outcomes 
  • Apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, ethical practice, well-developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner or learner 
  • Demonstrate customised approaches to engage and communicate with a range of clients and complex issues in diverse settings 


Upon successfully completing this course you will be able to: 

1. Describe and reflect on design thinking and its potential application to career assessment 

2. Analyse the development of human-centred design thinking and processes as a theoretical construct, with regard to career practice. 

3. Use design thinking approaches to critically reflect on social, economic, environmental and cultural issues and reframe contemporary workplace challenges 

4. Apply models of design thinking to your own learning, work and life to inform your careers education and development practice 


Overview of Learning Activities

Learning activities include: 

  • Engagement in online learning activities including discussions, activities and webinars 
  • Review of relevant literature 
  • Self-directed research on topics linked to assessment tasks 
  • Reflection and analysis of your practice in terms of how it relates to professional standards 


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems. 

There are services and resources available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student website. 


Overview of Assessment

Assignments are intended to develop key concepts, theories, and practices associated with the CICA professional competencies, as reflected by the course learning outcomes.  

Assignments are competency-based, unweighted, and must be completed satisfactorily to pass this course. Submission dates are indicated in the Syllabus and Assignments section in the University learning management system.  

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course's learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes.  

Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks. 

Assessment tasks:  

1. Integrating Design Thinking and Career Assessment. (5-10 minute video presentation) 
Linked Course Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 3 

2. Design Thinking in Careers Practice:  Group Pitch/Proposal 
Linked Course Learning Outcomes: 2, 3, 4  

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.  

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions .