Syllabus for Qualitative Design Research
The content of the course will be adjusted dynamically reflecting the needs and reading proficiency of the currently enrolled students.
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Topics |
Handout |
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Introduction of Studies |
How to learn academic English IAP0-1-the structure of academic paper IAP0-2-critical form |
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Natural intelligence in design |
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Natural intelligence in design 2 Academic References Design Studies in General |
IAP1 |
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Academic References 2 Test Chinese DRS2010 guideline Endnote 13 |
IAP2- reference format |
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Case Studies: Creative design of the Lotus bicycle: implications for knowledge support systems research I |
IAP3-creative design of the Lotus bicycle |
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Case Studies: Creative design of the Lotus bicycle: implications for knowledge support systems research II |
Case Study |
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Interview: Creativity the Book I |
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Interview: Creativity the Book II |
Interview |
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Observation:Objects & Styles |
Stiny, G. & Mitchell, W. J., 1978, The Palladian grammar, Environment and Planning B, 1978, 5, pp 5-18. |
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Protocol Analysis I
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(Paper 5) Won, P.-H., 2001, The comparison between visual thinking using computer and conventional media in the concept generation stages of design, Automation in Construction, 10, pp 319-325. |
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Design Model: F-B-S, Search Model, Reflection-in-action, Co-evaluation I |
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Reflective practitioner (反映的實踐者讀書報告) |
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Reflective practitioner (反映的實踐者讀書報告) II |
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Protocol Analysis II: What do architects and students perceive in their design sketches? |
(Paper 6) Suwa, M. & Tversky, B., 1997. What do architects and students percive in their design sketches? A protocol analysis, Design Studies, 18, 385-403. |
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Reflection & Theorization: The reflective practice of design teams and Seeing-moving-seeing |
(Paper 8) Valkenburg, R. & Dorst, K. (1998). The reflective practice of design team. Design Studies, 19, 249-271. IAP6-The reflective practice of design teams |
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Creativity |
(Paper 7) Lloyd, P. & Snelders, D., 2003. What was Philippe Starck thinking of?, Design Studies, 24, 237-253. |
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How to write a better thesisHow to manage your academic life |
IAP0-3-a better thesis IAP6-2-thesis guide |
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Final Presentation I |
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Final Presentation II |
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Assignment List
Paper 1
Cross, N. (1999). Natural intelligence in design, Design Studies, 20, 25-39.
Paper 2
Candy, L., & Edmonds, E. (1996). Creative design of the Lotus
bicycle: implications for knowledge support system research. Design
Studies, 17, 71-90.
Paper 3
Csikszentmihalyi, M. (2006). 創造力 (杜明城, Trans. 2 ed.). 台北: 時報文化.
Paper 4
Stiny, G., & Mitchell, W. J. (1978). The Palladian grammar. Environment and Planning B, 5, 5-18.
Paper 5
Won, P.-H. (2001). The comparison between visual thinking using
computer and conventional media tn the concept generation stages of
design. Automation in Construction, 10, 319-325.
Paper 6
Suwa, M., & Tversky, B. (1997). What do architects and students
perceive in their design sketches? A protocol analysis. Design Studies,
18(4), 385-402.
Paper 7
Lloyd, P., & Snelder, D. (2003). What was Philippe Starck thinking of? Design Studies, 24, 237-253.
Paper 8
Valkenburg, R. & Dorst, K. (1998). The reflective practice of design team. Design Studies, 19, 249-271.
Final paper
Unspeakable Secret