Brigid Morrison, University College, CoBE*
Robin Katersky Barnes, University College, CoBE*
Clayton J Hawkins, University College, CoBE*
Tina Acuna, CoSE
Julian Dermoudy, School of ICT, CoSE
Curriculum co-design for interdisciplinary courses across Colleges presents opportunities for creativity and innovation by taking others’ perspectives. Challenges occur where different structures and processes exist. To develop a new interdisciplinary Diploma in Applied Technologies, we trialled a value chain co-innovation model for two different entities after Bonney et al., (2007), to guide the co-design of effective and efficient new products that grow value for the consumer and ultimately market share for all stakeholders.
The co-design pathway follows four stages which we adapted to curriculum design:
Shared vision – who is the practitioner?
Compatible structures and processes – course, unit, delivery mode and assessment.
Mutual benefits and open communication – process improvement and product innovation.
Trust and commitment – continuous development.
Being at Stage 3 to 4, in these early stages, the trial is yielding promising results. The model has supported effective and efficient collaboration: resulting in proposals for technology-focussed interdisciplinary courses, with six specialisations across two Colleges and five Schools.
Bonney, L., Clark, R., Collins, R., & Fearne, A. (2007). From serendipity to sustainable competitive advantage: Insights from Houston’s Farm and their journey of co-innovation. Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 12(6), 395 – 399.