Human-Centred Design of Digital Innovations

Undergraduate

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
COMP 1015
Course ID icon
Course ID
203273
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Campus
Mawson Lakes, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
Unit value icon
Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Comp Sc & IT
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Diana Shah
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
Discipline group A
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course provides students with the skills and knowledge required to successfully implement design thinking. Through experiential learning, the course aims to develop core professional skills in project management, teamwork, ethics, presentation skills and cultural awareness.

  • Teamwork
  • Cultural sensitivity and competency
  • Design Thinking
  • Preparing for your career

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate and apply an understanding of personal attributes and team dynamics
  • Demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills to successfully complete a project
  • Apply a diverse range of Design Thinking capabilities to the creation of an ethical digital innovation
  • Develop a career plan and the knowledge and skills needed to gain practical work experience
  • Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and competency when working in Aboriginal contexts.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed INFT 1030 - Design Thinking Studio at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

  • Critical Analysis, Critical Analysis, Critical Analysis – 30%
  • Design Project – 40%
  • Short Response Questions – 30%
  • A range of assignments designed to support course outcomes – 0%

Availability

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 05/03/2027
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Census date
Fri 26/03/2027
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 09/04/2027
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 07/05/2027

Class details

Mawson Lakes

Group 1

Class number
Class number 32537
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 90
Available
Available 89
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
30 Mar - 30 Mar Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Scott Theatre, 001
Notes:
Client Discussion (may convert to online)
Class number
Class number 32538
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 90
Available
Available 89
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 May - 25 May Tuesday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Building F, F1-25
9 Mar - 9 Mar Tuesday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Building F, F1-25
Class number
Class number 32540
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 2 Mar Tuesday 1:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-01
16 Mar - 13 Apr Tuesday 1:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-01
11 May - 18 May Tuesday 1:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-01
1 Jun - 1 Jun Tuesday 1:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-01

Adelaide City Campus East

Group 1

Class number
Class number 32542
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 270
Available
Available 250
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
30 Mar - 30 Mar Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Scott Theatre, 001
Notes:
Client Discussion (may convert to online)
Class number
Class number 32543
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 270
Available
Available 250
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Mar - 11 Mar Thursday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N103
27 May - 27 May Thursday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N103
Class number
Class number 32545
Section
Section TU08
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 2 Mar Tuesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 231
16 Mar - 13 Apr Tuesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 231
11 May - 18 May Tuesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 231
1 Jun - 1 Jun Tuesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 231
Class number
Class number 32549
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 18
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 4 Mar Thursday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 111
18 Mar - 15 Apr Thursday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 111
13 May - 20 May Thursday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 111
3 Jun - 3 Jun Thursday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 111
Class number
Class number 32552
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 4 Mar Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering North, N132
18 Mar - 15 Apr Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering North, N132
13 May - 20 May Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering North, N132
3 Jun - 3 Jun Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering North, N132

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/08/2027
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Census date
Fri 03/09/2027
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 17/09/2027
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 15/10/2027

Class details

Mawson Lakes

Group 1

Class number
Class number 67416
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 15
Available
Available 14
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Sep - 6 Sep Monday 1:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Napier, G03
Notes:
Client Discussion (may convert to online)
Class number
Class number 67417
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 15
Available
Available 14
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
1 Nov - 1 Nov Monday 1:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes The Mawson Centre, MC1-02
16 Aug - 16 Aug Monday 1:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes The Mawson Centre, MC1-02
Class number
Class number 67418
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 15
Available
Available 14
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 10 Aug Tuesday 11:10am - 2pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C2-06B
24 Aug - 21 Sep Tuesday 11:10am - 2pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C2-06B
19 Oct - 26 Oct Tuesday 11:10am - 2pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C2-06B
9 Nov - 9 Nov Tuesday 11:10am - 2pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C2-06B

Adelaide City Campus East

Group 1

Class number
Class number 67419
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 100
Available
Available 99
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Sep - 6 Sep Monday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, G03
Notes:
Client Discussion (may convert to online)
Class number
Class number 67421
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 10 Aug Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East SANTOS, G13
24 Aug - 21 Sep Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East SANTOS, G13
19 Oct - 26 Oct Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East SANTOS, G13
9 Nov - 9 Nov Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East SANTOS, G13
Class number
Class number 67423
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 11 Aug Wednesday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East SANTOS, G13
25 Aug - 22 Sep Wednesday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East SANTOS, G13
20 Oct - 27 Oct Wednesday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East SANTOS, G13
10 Nov - 10 Nov Wednesday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East SANTOS, G13
Class number
Class number 67424
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 10 Aug Tuesday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East SANTOS, G13
24 Aug - 21 Sep Tuesday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East SANTOS, G13
19 Oct - 26 Oct Tuesday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East SANTOS, G13
9 Nov - 9 Nov Tuesday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East SANTOS, G13
Class number
Class number 67420
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 100
Available
Available 99
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
1 Nov - 1 Nov Monday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, G03
16 Aug - 16 Aug Monday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, G03

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Computer Science
Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Cyber Security
Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)