Theory and Methods in Knowledge Media Design

KMD1001H — Theory and Methods in Knowledge Media Design

Knowledge media design studies enhance human thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, and learning including the examination of systems and methods incorporating digital, design, information management, and communications technologies. The course provides a foundation for other KMD courses and practices, demonstrating the use of relevant research methods, and including topics and issues in relation to knowledge media design, such as social justice, ethics, and implications of knowledge media and design; examples and applications of knowledge media and design; and examples and applications of design thinking and design justice.

Note: Course description effective September 1, 2023

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Course description until September 1, 2023

KMD1001H — Theory and Methods in Knowledge Media Design

Knowledge media are systems incorporating computer and communications technology that enhance human thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, and learning. This course explores the research methods that are used in innovative and human-centered design. It demonstrates the use of those research methods in knowledge media design in areas such as communication, collaboration, and learning. The course will provide a foundation for other KMD courses and includes topics in requirements analysis, user research, and human-centered design. The course will also discuss issues in relation to knowledge media design, including social implications of knowledge media; examples and applications of knowledge media; and examples of design thinking.

Note: Prior to September 2015 this course was known as Knowledge Media Design: Fundamental Concepts.

• Syllabus Fall 2016
• Syllabus Fall 2017
• Syllabus Winter 2019
• Syllabus Summer 2021