Digital based media design: The innovative contribution of design graduates from vocational and higher education sectors

Doloswala, KN; Thompson, D; Toner, P

Digital based media design: The innovative contribution of design graduates from vocational and higher education sectors

Doloswala, KN Thompson, D

Toner, P

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 2013, 23 (2), pp. 409 - 423
Issue Date:: 2013-05-01

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dc.contributor.author	Doloswala, KN	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Thompson, D https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6178-2873	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Toner, P	en_US
dc.date.issued	2013-05-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 2013, 23 (2), pp. 409 - 423	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	0957-7572	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/22538
dc.description.abstract	Design is increasingly being recognised as a key source of competitive advantage in the innovation economy of many countries. The key objective of this research was to understand the contribution by design graduates to creative industries innovative activities. Primary research was conducted to understand barriers and limitations of graduate contributions to such activities. The attributes and skills of graduates from the university and Vocational Education and Training sectors were the subject of the study. Two focus groups, one with the education sectors and the other with representatives from design firms, government institutions and design associations were held. Though each group of graduates was praised for having certain skill sets graduates from both sectors were found to be lacking in three key areas: problem solving, communication skills and commercial knowledge. A range of suggestions for systemic improvement were proposed as a result of the study. © 2011 Springer Science+Business Media B.V.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	International Journal of Technology and Design Education	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1007/s10798-011-9186-0	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Education	en_US
dc.title	Digital based media design: The innovative contribution of design graduates from vocational and higher education sectors	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	2	en_US
utslib.citation.volume	23	en_US
utslib.for	1203 Design Practice and Management	en_US
utslib.for	1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy	en_US
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Business
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building/School of Design
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CMOS - Centre for Management and Organisation Studies
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pubs.publication-status	Published	en_US
pubs.volume	23	en_US

Abstract:

Design is increasingly being recognised as a key source of competitive advantage in the innovation economy of many countries. The key objective of this research was to understand the contribution by design graduates to creative industries innovative activities. Primary research was conducted to understand barriers and limitations of graduate contributions to such activities. The attributes and skills of graduates from the university and Vocational Education and Training sectors were the subject of the study. Two focus groups, one with the education sectors and the other with representatives from design firms, government institutions and design associations were held. Though each group of graduates was praised for having certain skill sets graduates from both sectors were found to be lacking in three key areas: problem solving, communication skills and commercial knowledge. A range of suggestions for systemic improvement were proposed as a result of the study. © 2011 Springer Science+Business Media B.V.

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