Produce
a dissertation of between 3500 to 4500 words, examining a particular issue that
is relevant to your own developing design practice, potentially influenced by
an issue identified from society. You will be given a personal tutor, who you
will see on regular basis to evoke discussion, provide formative feedback and
guidance. In consultation with the personal tutor, you are encouraged to
formulate, plan, and co-ordinate your own research methodology and hypothesis.
Group critiques may be used where appropriate, but you will develop ideas
through both tutorial meetings and non-contact time. Emphasis is very much
placed on guiding you to become a self-initiated researcher with a sound
ability to reference your sources and how to develop
an appropriate research methodology. Non-contact time is utilized for personal
research and the final writing and completion of the assignment.