Access to Product & Transport Design studio (K21)
Seminar room (K21A)
Resource room (K27)
CAD Suite (K25A)
Presentation room (K25C)
Clay Modeling Workshops (K25B)(K25D)
3D & CAD Workshops (Wood, Metal, Plastic & Resin)

Access to relevant software (to include: Alias, Maya, SolidWorks, Adobe CS Suite, Microsoft Office, Keyshot, iMovie, Showcase, Keynote, SketchUp)

Thompson Library, including access to Lynda.com for online learning tutorials and Mintel (library portal)

The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.

This module will build on your skills in presenting ideas and information in two and three dimensions and its role within the professional practice of automotive and transportation design studios.

Further exploration of the key methods and techniques associated with two dimensional presentation which will include marker rendering, coloured pencils and pastels, particularly in relation to the generation of exterior vehicle views

You will become more aware of the role of computer software (e.g Photoshop) to manipulate imagery, both manually and digitally originated. You will appreciate the use of layout in the production and presentation of ideas.

This module will allow you to develop three-dimensional solutions, which address defined design problems or scenarios.
Modelling will be primarily using automotive clay, although other materials such as timber and
Styrofoam will also be utilised, especially in the construction of bucks or armatures.

The module will be complemented by appropriate demonstrator lead activities, showing basic modelling principles, material properties / characteristics, surface preparations and finishing.

Watching demonstrations of presentation techniques. Experimenting with 2D, 3D and computer visualisation techniques. Working independently, in the studio and workshops,

Taking part in critiques and making a presentation of your work to other students and staff
Supervised 'technical' instruction from qualified model-making staff
Self managed reviews of appropriate media and research into appropriate 'modelling' techniques
Evaluation of modelling techniques
Production of physical model for evaluation, development and assessment

Key Information Set Data:
24% scheduled learning and teaching activities
76% guided independent learning

Adobe Illustrator CS6 Classroom in a Book by Adobe Creative Team
Adobe Photoshop CS6 Classroom in a Book (Classroom in a Book (Adobe) Adobe Creative Team
Bell J. [2003]: Concept Car Design - Driving the Dream.Rotovision
Car Styling [Quarterly publication available in library]
Clay Modeling: Techniques for Giving Three-Dimensional Form to Idea
Dredge R. [2005]: Concept Cars: Designing for the Future. Thunder Bay Press
Edson Armi C. [2004]: American Car Design Now: Inside the Studios of America's Top Car Designers. Rizzoli
Eissen K. & Steur R. [2007] Sketching: Drawing Techniques for Product Designers. BIS Publishers
Eissen K. & Steur R. [2011] Sketching: The Basics. BIS Publishers
Hallgrimsson B. [2012]: Prototyping and Modelmaking for Product Design [Portfolio Skills]. Laurence King Publishers Ltd.
Lewin T. [2003]: How to: Design Cars Like A Pro. Motorbooks International
Shimizu Y. [1991]: Models and Prototypes. Graphic Sha Pub Co
Trudeau N. [1995]: Professional Modelmaking: A Handbook. Whitney Library of Design

http://www.claysculptors.com/
www.conceptcar.co.uk www.drawthrough.com www.haraldbelker.com www.cardesignnews.com

Consisting of:
Traditional and digital illustrations, tape drawing and finished half clay model
Research /sketch work
[Learning Outcomes 1-5]

Key Information Set Data:
100% coursework