Module Descriptors
DESIGN PRINCIPLES FOR DISTANCE LEARNERS
MECH40492
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Christopher Moorcroft
Email: C.I.Moorcroft@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 4
Independent Study Hours: 146
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
Initial online/skype or face-to-face briefing 2 hours
Structured Guided study via Blackboard
Design and CAD based tasks via Blackboard
Online/skype progress checks 10 minutes per week
Structured Guided study via Blackboard
Design and CAD based tasks via Blackboard
Online/skype progress checks 10 minutes per week
Module Indicative Content
Appraisal of design features
Basic manufacturing, materials and joining processes
Essential sketching techniques
Presentation of concept design including annotation
Computer based 3D modelling, creation of engineering drawings from 3D models. Dimensioning, tolerancing (dimensional, geometrical and surface finish) to BS8888.
Communication (including presentation skills, report writing)
Basic manufacturing, materials and joining processes
Essential sketching techniques
Presentation of concept design including annotation
Computer based 3D modelling, creation of engineering drawings from 3D models. Dimensioning, tolerancing (dimensional, geometrical and surface finish) to BS8888.
Communication (including presentation skills, report writing)
Module Additional Assessment Details
Coursework length 2000 WORDS and 10 minute presentation weighted at 100%.
A single problem based exercise, providing proof of achievement of assessing learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Weighted at 100%
Typically portfolio containining 2D and 3D CAD drawings and relevant manufacturing data 70%. A ten minute presentation on design principles 30%.
A single problem based exercise, providing proof of achievement of assessing learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Weighted at 100%
Typically portfolio containining 2D and 3D CAD drawings and relevant manufacturing data 70%. A ten minute presentation on design principles 30%.
Module Resources
PC based Solid Modelling software e.g. Creo Elements (ProEngineer)
Blackboard VLE based tutorials
Blackboard VLE based tutorials
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Texts
Making It: Manufacutring Technologies for Product Design, Chris Lefteri, 2nd Ed, Laurance King, 2012, ISBN-10: 1-85669-506-9