Cursos / 2º Ciclo / Faculty of Architecture and Arts :: Product Design

Versao Portuguesa

METODOLOGIAS - 2021/2022

1º curricular year
Semestralidade: 2nd semester
ECTS: 7.5

Teachers

Leading Teacher: Prof. Doutor Diogo Riobom
Assistant Professor: Prof. Doutor Diogo Riobom

Class type and School hours

Teórico-prática : 2 Horas

Teaching Language

Portuguese

Main Aims/Objectives

- Promote the acquisition of skills by students, regarding the different research methodologies in Design;

- Promote the understanding of theoretical-practical contents, through the reading and discussion of contents related to different research methods and techniques with a view to understanding their applicability;

- Provide students with arguments that allow them to strengthen their critical and analytical thinking.

Specific Aims/Objectives

- Promote the ability to develop a scientific text, as well as organize the planning of the dissertation;

- Equip students with tools and knowledge that will allow them to produce scientific knowledge in the area of Design;

- Prepare students to choose and apply the most relevant methodologies for their research.

Skills to be acquired

- Identify and distinguish the main research methodologies;

- Select a methodology and build a work plan;

- Autonomy in the elaboration of a scientific article and organization of the dissertation.

Teaching Procedures

The classes will be theoretical and practical, with different themes related to the syllabus presented, with a view to promoting discussion between students and teacher. There will also be room for the realization of work proposals, with a view to solidifying the contents taught.

Programme

Design research process
- Research Theme
- Question, or research questions
- Literature revision
- Construction of the research project

Types of research in Design
- Quantitative methods;
- Qualitative methods
- Other approaches

Design research methods
- Literature revision
- Historical research
- Ethnographic studies

Evaluation Type

Assessment to be carried out in accordance with the General Regulation of the 2nd Study Cycles Leading to the Master´s Degree at Universidade Lusíada.
The Continuous Assessment criteria of UC Methodology focus on: participation in class (online or in person), analysis and criticism of the exposed content, creativity, work autonomy, debate, reading, interpretation and comment of relevant texts and audiovisual resources.

Written work + oral discussion (TE): 60%
Final exam (EF): 40%

Teaching Resources

- Lectures supported by audiovisual resources;
- Presentation of content online;
- Supporting bibliography (texts, reference websites, monographs, etc.);
- Colloquia and study visits (dependent on the evolution of covid-19 and consequent confinement).

Sustainability Objectives

Keywords

Design; Methodologies; Research; Paper; Investigation; Methods; Article; Dissertation

Main Bibliography

Author Maxwell, Joseph A.
Title Qualitative Research Design : An Interactive Appro
Edition 3ª Ed
Place Estados Unidos da América
Editor SAGE
Year 2016
Author Eco, Umberto
Title Como se faz uma tese em Ciências Humanas
Edition 1ª Ed.
Place Lisboa
Editor Presença
Year 1980
Author Rose, Gillian
Title Visual methodologies: An introduction to the inter
Edition 1ª Ed.
Place Londres
Editor SAGE
Year 2001

Complementary Bibliography

Author Denzin, Norman K. ; Lincoln, Yvonna S.
Title Handbook of qualitative research
Author Crouch, Christopher; Pearce, Jane
Title Doing Research in Design