Module Descriptors
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA TECHNOLOGY PROJECT
COWB50295
Key Facts
School of Computing and Digital Technologies
Level 5
30 credits
Contact
Leader:
Email:
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 11
Independent Study Hours: 289
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
  • COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
The Project Handbook
Module Additional Assessment Details
A coursework weighted at 100%
This comprises 4 milestones.
1. Project Proposal (Learning Outcomes 3,4)
2. Investigation, Analysis and Design (2500 words) (Learning outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,7)
3. Final Report 5000 words (including milestone 2) Includes investigation/research, analysis, design. Plus implementation, testing and evaluation (Learning outcomes 1,3,4,5,6,7)
4. Presentation/Demonstration of implementation (Learning outcomes 2,5,6,7)

Milestones are weighted
1. 10%
2. 20%
3. 60%
4. 10%
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 Learning Strategies
20 mins session per week with tutor (1:1)
5 x One hour lectures (1:n)
Supervisory meetings with tutor
Self directed study
Module Resources
The Project Handbook
The Library
IS and Faculty laboratories
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.