MAPD5210 Visualizing Complexity Emneplan

Combination of lectures, workshops and teamwork. Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) approaches can be used in this course.

Combination of theory and practice (activities related to topic-matter).

The course includes presentations by student groups.

None.

No restrictions.

Systemic design

• systems theory
• cybernetic theory
• conversation theory
• systemic relations
• visualization of exceedingly complex situations

Game dynamics in systems

• Engagement in systems
• Play and game mechanics in systems

Systemic design methods for data gathering in complex settings

• visual interviewing
• design probing, play probing
• mapping workshops

Methods for the analysis of data and design

• ZIP
• systemic relations
• cybernetic analysis & Praxis/ behavior analysis
• distinctions of functioning systems and structures
• systems dynamics
• causal dynamics
• input and output dynamics
• feedback loops, reinforcing loops, balancing loops
• relational mapping
• stocks, flow, delay, buffers, goal, autopoietic, backlog, information flow, paradigm analysis in relation to intervening in systems for change

Grade scale A-F.

Part 1) One internal examiner.

Part 2) Two internal examiners. External examiners are used regurlarly.

• Reading and workshops connecting design, innovation, research and technology
• Using design sprints to run cross-disciplinary teams
• Discussions concerning ethical situations that emerge by the application of technologies as part of design through participatory processes, postphenomenology, speculative design, actor network theory
• Engagement and user experience facilitated by technology products and services

No restrictions.

Grade scale A-F.

Two internal examiners. External examiners are used regularly.