Module Details

Module Code: DESI6001
Title: Culture & Organisation Theory
Long Title: Culture & Organisation Theory
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2140 - Design Studies
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: An introduction to the study of how cultural meanings are generated in society through symbols, rituals and language and how identities are formed through these processes. The focus of this module is on the generation of meaning in everyday life to enable students to grasp these key concepts which underpin graphic design. The module also introduces the student to the business organisation and the social and cultural context in which business organisations function.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain the diversity of what is involved in the study of communication.
LO2 Discuss the inextricable link between communication, culture and identity.
LO3 Discuss meanings in apparently simple/innocent acts of communication.
LO4 Identify and outline organisational objectives, culture, environments & structures.
LO5 Recognise theoretical approaches to entrepreneurship, management and leadership.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
None
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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Indicative Content
Communication and Cultural Studies
Theories of Communication Process: Laswell, Shannon-Weaver. Semiotics: generation of meaning. Information Design. Contextualising word and image. Structuralism and Post-Structuralism. Innovation and Sustainability Design. Public Monument: cultural meaning.
Business Organisations & Management
Introduction to Organisations, Mission Statements, Organisational Culture, Functions of management, The levels of management, Skills of managers, Roles of management.
Organisational Environments & Structures
External business environments - Micro & Macro. Components of Organisational Structure; Influences on Organisational Structure.
Entrepreneurship & Leadership
Business managers, Business owners, Entrepreneurs. Nature V's Nurture. Characteristics of Entrepreneurs. Influences on Entrepreneurship. Leadership theories & styles. Leadership V's Management. Sources of Power.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 4,5
Assessment Description
Students will be required to answer a variety of open ended questions and multiple choice questions.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Written report analyzing a piece of design
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class based instruction Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Reading relevant material, essay writing. Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class based Instruction Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Reading relevant material, essay writing. Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Newark, Quentin. (2017), What is graphic design?, Revised. Ivy Press, Brighton, UK, [ISBN: 9782880465391].
  • Ricky Griffin. (2021), Fundamentals of Management, Tenth. Cengage Learning, p.All, [ISBN: 9781337332620].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Stephen J. Eskilson. (2012), Graphic design : a history, Second. Laurence King, London, [ISBN: 9781856698245].
  • John Berger. (1990), Ways of Seeing, Penguin Books, United Kingdom, p.All, [ISBN: 10:0140135154].
  • Siobhán Tiernan, Michael Morley,. (2019), Modern Management: Theory and Practice for Students in Ireland, Fifth. Institute of Public Administration, [ISBN: 9781910393277].
  • John Bratton. (2021), Work and Organizational Behaviour, Fourth. Bloomsbury Academic, [ISBN: 9781352010978].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_DVICO_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Visual Communications 1 Mandatory