1. Demonstrate a knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials and their application (AHEP 4: F4)

2. Demonstrate design research and concept development considering stakeholder needs and Industry Standards (AHEP 4: F2, F5, F17)

3. Use a range of visual and written presentation techniques. (AHEP 4: F17)

4. Demonstrate the use of Computer Aided Design to present design solutions (AHEP 4: F17)

An assessment to be submitted as one portfolio: 100% covering learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4
Wordcount may be offset by design elements and design sketches Computer Aided Design work.

Summative Coursework Portfolio (100%) – This will include written and referenced responses to a specified brief related to Manufacturing and Material application in Engineering. It will also include technical research, design concept generation and related Computer Aided Design.

Link to AHEP 4 criteria:

This module links to AHEPs 4 in the following ways:

1. F4: select and use technical literature from resources such as the University Library search, Google Scholar and appropriate sources. These resources will be utilised to address the broadly defined problem as set by the tutor in the research question.

2. F2: analyse a broadly defined problem and develop substantiated conclusions based upon their research underpinning their work. They will achieve this by answering questions set by the tutor.

3. F5: develop and design and propose a solution for a broadly defined problem that meet a combination of user, business and customer needs as appropriate. This will involve consideration of applicable health and safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, and environmental matters and industry standards.

4. F17 communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences through a range of visual and written presentation techniques and Computer Aided Design outputs.

This module aims to develop your skills and knowledge to help develop an understanding of engineering processes, materials, and design methods that you can build upon and utilise for the remainder of your studies.

There are a number of aspects to the module:

Academic Research: understand and be able to utilise the University Library research tools, Google Scholar, and other tools to search for and locate material to support your academic writing. Become a critical thinker by appraising a range of manufacturing processes and materials to support the justification and suitability for application. Research existing products and analyse their construction, function, and form.

Academic Writing: understand what is required of you as a student when writing academic papers and other reports. Be able to utilise the latest edition of Harvard referencing, support your own writing using a range of sources and citations.

Development and Communication of ideas: Develop and present concept ideas through freehand sketching to meet market/user requirements and Health and Safety considerations. This will include Isometric and Orthographic projection techniques. Annotation and iterative design towards a chosen solution using a concept selection strategy.

3D Parametric modelling: Translating design concepts using an appropriate 3D CAD software using a range of modelling features to take concepts to the next stage. Produce engineering drawings (BS 8888:2020 or similar) and renderings to communicate dimensional, geometrical, and surface finish.

This module will introduce to engineering processes, materials and design methods that you can build upon and utilise for the remainder of your studies. Skills learned will include academic writing, Harvard referencing, research skills, visual communication and the use of Computer Aided Design tools.

Students will work through the module material provided on the VLE at a pace suggested within the VLE for the module. The material will include activities that allow students to assimilate the concepts and skills required by the module and students will be encouraged to discuss relevant aspects via vehicles such as discussion forums hosted within the VLE, which will allow discussion with a student's peer group as well as the module tutor. Live tutorials and other material and meetings will occur as appropriate to provide additional support.

Students will be expected to engage with independent reading, which should include texts, journals, websites that are pertinent to the learning outcomes and the issues or areas that form the focus of the module. Indicative texts: -

Cottrell, S. (2019) The Study Skills Handbook, 5th Edition, Hampshire: Palgrave Study Guides, ISBN: 9781137610898

Lefteri, C. (2019) Making It: Manufacturing Technologies for Product Design, 3rd Ed., Laurence King. ISBN: ¿9781786273277

Young, T.M. (2021) Technical Writing A-Z: A Commonsense Guide to Engineering Reports and Theses, British English 2nd Edn. Pub: American Society of Mechanical Engineers ISBN: 9780791884621

Ulrich, K.T. and Eppinger, S.D. (2016) Product Design and Development. 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Education. ISBN: 9780078029066

Meybaum, H. and Meybaum, H. (2014) The art of Product Design: Changing how things get made. 1st edition. Hoboken, New Jersey: Wiley. ISBN: 9781118763346

Thompson, R. (2011)¿Prototyping and low-volume production.¿London: Thames & Hudson. ISBN: 9780500289181

Thompson, R. (2007) Manufacturing processes for design professionals. London: Thames & Hudson. ISBN: 9780500513750

Blackboard VLE Resources, Library facilities, Google Scholar
Office 365, Computer Aided Design software eg AUTODESK Fusion360