You will examine the way in which new technologies, new markets and new materials or processes may effect current product offerings or lead to new product development.

You will originate designs / products which demonstrate your understanding of manufacturing and production issues.

You will use 3D model making to develop quality of detail which shows an understanding of manufacturing and assembly issues in relation to specificied materials.

You will develop an awareness of the way in which Computer Aided Draughting (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) can enable you to communicate with engineers, manufacturers, assemblers, retailers, marketers and users.

Demonstrate your awareness of and the appropriate choice of manufacturing systems, processes and materials (analysis)

Clear communication of intended markets, user requirements and proposed design solutions via written work and appropriate standard of visual media. (communication)

Demonstrate `prior learning' and the transference of knowledge between modules and levels (application / reflection)

Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of product semantics and aesthetics via evolved design proposals communicated via drawings, presentation media and physical modelling. (visual analysis)

Above FIVE outcomes / criteria equally weighted, unless specified differently within the module pack.

Using the Library, Internet, CD-Rom and other current information resources you will research and improve your awareness of technological developments, manufacturing and materials information.

Analysis of video presentations on manufacturing and materials processes.

Develop an awareness of current manufacturing processes, materials selection issues and the influence each may have upon product development and realisation.

Develop an appreciation for drawing office conventions and the role of technical drawing in the conveyance and tracking of product development/evolution.

Visit relevant exhibitions and manufacturers when possible.

Through product analysis, develop an appreciation for assembly methods, manufacturing processes and materials

Through research and product analysis appreciate the impact of technological advances upon product specification and product life cycles.

Through negotiation, develop and refine agreed existing concepts with commercial and / or academic support or develop and refine solutions in answer to a specified brief / problem / range of parameters.

Produce a competent piece of product / industrial design work, suitably for mass manufacture and satisfying the defined user / market needs.

Communicate the final proposal via a highly finished `facsimile' model or via appropriate 3D Computer modelling software

Fully equipped 3D workshop, access to appropriate 3D modelling software, product design studio, video player, OHP, slide / data projector, library, CD-ROM and reader, telecommunications equipment, seminar room

Non-specialist computing facilities for email, internet access, word processing, database, spreadsheet and basic presentations will be available through LLRS/ITS facilities on campus, not from within the Faculty itself - the exception being the Faculty's Student Browsers based in studios which will support email and internet access.

Specific Skills Modulettes may be assigned to this module. A comprehensive listing of the modulettes is available from the Faculty Office, together with the current operational parameters (i.e. group size, time allocation etc) for the modulettes. Some module descriptors will have will have more than one modulette assigned and this information will be held by the Faculty Office initially.

Robson, C (1993) Real World Research (Blackwell) ISBN0631176888
Coleman, R (1997) Working Together: A New Approach to Design (RCA) ISBN 1874175713
Baxter, MR (1995) Product Design : Practical Methods for the Systematic Development of New Products (Design Toolkits) (CRC Press) ISBN 0748741976
BS ISO 128-22 (1999) Technical Drawings. General Principles of presentation
BS ISO 128-20 (2001) Technical Drawings. General Principles of presentation. Basic conventions for lines