Module Descriptors
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA TECHNOLOGY PROJECT
COWB50155
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 5
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Robin Oldham
Email: Robin.Oldham@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 6
Independent Study Hours: 294
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
  • COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
The Project Handbook
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Resources
The Project Handbook
The Library
IS and Faculty laboratories
Module Learning Strategies
15 mins session per week with tutor (1:1)
Supervisory meetings with tutor
Self directed study
Module Indicative Content
Structured proposal of a problem:
- of a significant level of difficulty
- pertinent to the award
- requiring a demanding multimedia solution
The documented choice and use of design methods and tools.
Implementation of the proposed solution:
- of a significant level of difficulty
- pertinent to the award
- Evidence of input from final year topics of study in particular the route options.
The documented selection and use of implementation media, testing methods.
A Critical evaluation
Presentation skills
Module Additional Assessment Details
An implementation worth 60% typically 6,000 words or equivalent which will assess learning outcomes 1,2,3,4 and 5
A report covering design implementation and testing worth 40% which will assess Learning Outcomes 6 and 7.

Assessed by marking of the written report and demonstration of the artefact.