Design Methodology - Developing a design specification, Concept generation, concept selection and management of the design process.

Solid Modelling - Defining datums, sketching, basic 3D shape creation using extrude, revolve sweep etc. Shape modifiers including round, chamfer, and shell. Basic assembly of components.

CAD Integration - Understanding data transfer methods. Using IGES, STEP and polygon based data transfer standards. Organising data using layers and other techniques prior to transfer.

Design Communication - Gain and understanding of the way that design practitioners communicate the design intent to other professionals through simple sketches and engineering drawings including details such as dimensional tolerances, geometric tolerance and surface finish etc.

Surface Modelling - Creating & modifying sketches, generating surfaces, trimming and blending, surface evaluation tools.

Basic Rendering - Defining basic material properties including colour, reflectivity and transparency. Defining and positioning various types of computer simulated light sources including Ambient, Diffuse, Spot lights etc. Positioning and defining basic camera properties.

100% in course assessment by a combination of two equally weighted design assignments that give the opportunity for students to demonstrate their abilities in all areas of the module content. The student will be expected to use industry standard CAD systems to implement the designs.

Assignment 1 (Assessing all learning outcomes) will be based around a geometric product best suited to the use of a solid modelling CAD system.
Assignment 2 (Final) (Assessing all learning outcomes) will be based on a product with a more organic form best suited to a surface modelling CAD system.

In each case the assessment will be made via a 3000 word report covering the design process undertaken and a description of how various CAD techniques were applied. It is expected that the report will utilise graphics to convey ideas where possible.
Since students on a variety of courses will study this module, every effort will be made to ensure students are designing products appropriate to their awards.

None.

Product Design and Development, Ulrich & Eppinger 2011, McGraw-Hill, ISBN 0073404772
Design Management: Managing Design Strategy, Process and Implementation, Kathryn Best, 2006, AVA Publishing ISBN 2940373124
Expert CAD Management: The Complete Guide, Robert Green 2007, John Wiley & Sons ISBN 0470116536
CREO Parametric, Louis Gary Lamit 2012, Nelson Engineering, ISBN-10: 111157684X
Technical manuals for software used

Solid modelling software such as PTC CREO
Surface modelling software such as Alias Design Studio
Advanced rendering software such as Autodesk Showcase

This module will enable students to gain understanding, apply knowledge, analyse and evaluate problems and create solutions through a variety of activities, including lectures, blended learning, practical sessions, student centred learning activities, directed but independent student learning and small group tutorials.