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

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.

Design skills -Reading a technical drawing. Dimensioning and tolerancing techniques. 2D CAD - creating and editing geometry, annotating drawings. Compliance with BS8888

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.

The Design Function in the Workplace
Management of the creative process. Integration, management and control of design property.

The broader context of design- Design for X, (Sustainability, Manufacture and assembly etc), the role of design in leaning

Portfolio to include sketches, dimensioned drawings, solid models, a reflection on skills developed and an investigative reflective report (1000 words) into design management in a company. Learning outcomes 1,2 and 3.

Eissen, Koos .Steur, Roselien, (2011) Sketching : the basics, , Amsterdam, ISBN: 9063692536
Kathryn Best, (2006) Design Management: Managing Design Strategy, Process and Implementation, , AVA Publishing ISBN 2940373124
Jason Artes, (2015) 100 CAD Exercises - Learn by Practicing, 12CAD.com ebook.
Robert Green (2007) Expert CAD Management: The Complete Guide, , John Wiley & Sons ISBN 0470116536

Solid modelling application eg Creo, Solidworks, Onshape
Company design department

None.

1. Demonstrate and evaluate competence in the application of design skills inc CAD software, sketching
(REFLECTION, APPLICATON)

2. Demonstrate Understanding of the design process from customer needs to detailed design
(KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING)

3. Explain the design process in a familiar industrial setting
(ENQUIRY, ANALYSIS)

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.