100%. Coursework comprising of two equally weighted assessments.
Assessment 1: Technical: A 3000 word Technical report documenting and assessing learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3
Assessment 2: Reflective: 3000 word research based exercise including technical design aspects, with social and ethical considerations reflected upon. assessing learning outcomes 4, 5 and 6. Design work may be offset against word count.

1 hour per week will comprise of a formal lecture.
2 hours per week will take place in appropriate laboratory where demonstrations, practical exercises and formal exercises will be undertaken. Students will research, analyse and critically evaluate products as individuals and within sub groups.

Technical manuals for the software being used.
Landmarks Of Twentieth-century Design: An Illustrated Handbook, (1993),Hiesinger & Marcus
Abbeville Press. ISBN: 0756774616
Design: History, Theory and Practice of Product Design, (2004), B.Burdek, Birkhauser Press, ISBN: 3764370297
Design Secrets: Products: 50 Real-Life Projects Uncovered, (2003), ISDA,Rockport Pub,
ISBN: 1564964760
A History of Modern Design: Graphics and Products Since the Industrial Revolution,D ,(2004), Raizman, Laurence King Publishing. ISBN: 1856693481
Design disasters : great designers, fabulous failures, and lessons learned, (2008) S.Heller, Allworth Press. ISBN: 1581156529

3D CAD software such as PTC CREO (Pro/Engineer)
Finite Element Analysis software such as Pro/Mechanica

The student should have a basic understanding of how to design models in Pro/Engineer

Failure Modes : Recognition of component failures due to tensile, compressive, bending, torsional and fatigue load conditions.
Modelling Techniques For Analysis : 3D CAD modelling techniques improve analysis results.
Definition of Constraints : Understanding of 6 degrees of freedom. Point, Edge, Surface and Bearing constraints. Definition and correct utilisation. Consequences of incorrect usage.
Definition of Loads : Point, Surface, Bearing, Pressure loads. Definition and correct utilisation.
Definition of Materials : Material properties required for an analysis.
Analysis : Correct definition and running of an analysis. Solving run time errors.
Results : Display and Interpretation of Results.
Historical development: Consumer products from the 20th century such as vacuum cleaners, portable music players or mobile telephones.
Design: Schools, Design groups, individuals and brands. Bauhaus, Dyson, Sony.
Evaluating: Products through deconstruction. Taking products apart and understanding why components have been used or placed in a particular layout.
Manufacturing: processes and materials. The end user of products, their needs & aspirations.
Success or failure: Product or Engineering Design. Form Follows Function? It may look good, but, does it work? Structural Failure analysis.
Evolution: Consumer products over a period of time. Technological advancements.
Staffordshire Graduate: Ability to carry out inquiry-based learning and critical analysis. Independence of thought