Overview

This practical module is split into two minor projects. The first project will focus on a particular theme linked to the requirements of the partner company issuing the brief. The theme changes annually to avoid repetition. Typical themes may include: sustainable materials, alternative manufacturing processes, eco products. The project will last for four weeks in duration. The partner company will require a new original product/invention be generated, or a re-design of a current product, or a new product that competes against their market competitors. The second project also lasts for four weeks and allows student to identify a design problem or area of study that they’re interested in and either develop a new product or focus on developing a new personal design related skill.

This practical module is split into two minor projects. The first project brief will focus on a particular theme linked of the requirements of the partner company. The theme changes annually to avoid repetition. Typical themes may include: sustainable materials, alternative manufacturing processes, eco products. The project will last for four weeks in duration. The partner company will require a new original product/invention be generated, or a re-design of a current product, or a new product that competes against their market competitors. The second project also lasts for four weeks and allows student to identify a design problem or area of study that they’re interested in and either develop a new product or focus on developing a new personal design related skill.

Assessment Strategy

-excellent -A- to A+ (70%+): Outstanding Performance. The relevant information accurately deployed. Excellent grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practice elements. Good integration of theory/practice/information in pursuit of the assessed work's objectives. Strong evidence of the use of creative and reflective skills.

-good -B- to B+ (60-69%): Very good performance Most of the relevant information accurately deployed. Good grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practical elements. Good integration of theory/practice/information in pursuit of the assessed work's objectives. Evidence of the use of creative and reflective skills.

-another level-C- to C+ (50-59%): Much of the relevant information and skills mostly accurately deployed. Adequate grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practical elements. Fair integration of theory/practice/information in the pursuit of the assessed work's objectives. Some evidence of the use of creative and reflective skills.

-threshold -D- to D+ (40-49%): No major omissions or inaccuracies in the deployment of information/skills. Some grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practical elements. Integration of theory/practice/information present intermittently in pursuit of the assessed work's objectives.

Learning Outcomes

• Create practical working prototypes which demonstrates a high level of function and usability.

• Design practical working prototypes which demonstrate a high level of creativity and innovation within the identified context.

• Justify their project management decisions and outcomes.

• Reflect on their technical progress in furthering identified personal competencies and skills.