Module Descriptors
EXTERNAL BRIEF
PROD60067
Key Facts
School of Creative Arts and Engineering
Level 6
30 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 90
Independent Study Hours: 210
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- CWK - A&D weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
[Learning Outcomes 1-3]
Comprising of:
Restated brief and product specification
Sketchwork and sketch models
Professional presentation of final design proposal
Key Information Set:
100% Coursework
Comprising of:
Restated brief and product specification
Sketchwork and sketch models
Professional presentation of final design proposal
Key Information Set:
100% Coursework
Module Indicative Content
You will be given the opportunity and experience of working on one or more external projects, which may be in the form of a competition and/or live brief with industry.The way in which a creative idea is influenced by the external partner's requirements will be considered, as will industrial and/or user constraints together with the
of ideas and use creative design methods developed over the previous levels of the course, finally presenting your work in a professional manner as determined by the client, competition or staff team.
of ideas and use creative design methods developed over the previous levels of the course, finally presenting your work in a professional manner as determined by the client, competition or staff team.
Module Learning Strategies
Analysing and investigating the project brief. Researching the appropriate market and/or users.
Developing an appropriate design solution derived from your research and analysis including practical design work - from conception to conclusion
Developing a professional presentation of your project as required for final submission
Key Information Set:
30% scheduled Learning & Teaching activities
70% guided independent learning
Developing an appropriate design solution derived from your research and analysis including practical design work - from conception to conclusion
Developing a professional presentation of your project as required for final submission
Key Information Set:
30% scheduled Learning & Teaching activities
70% guided independent learning
Module Texts
A range of books, subject-specific periodicals and journals, newspaper and other related articles, as well as texts relating to the design process and the promotion of design relevant to your course of study should be
employed as negotiated with the module manager - together with any subject-specific visual, audio or audio- visual evidence to support your work.
Recommended
Forty, Adrian, Objects of Desire, Design & Society since 1750, Thames & Hudson
V Margolin & R Buchanan "The Idea of Design" (1995) MIT Press
Woodham, Jonathan, (1997) Twentieth Century Design
You will be expected to take advantage of the extensive library facilities available within the University, keeping abreast of current developments through appropriate periodicals and being aware of the work of major practitioners in your subject.
employed as negotiated with the module manager - together with any subject-specific visual, audio or audio- visual evidence to support your work.
Recommended
Forty, Adrian, Objects of Desire, Design & Society since 1750, Thames & Hudson
V Margolin & R Buchanan "The Idea of Design" (1995) MIT Press
Woodham, Jonathan, (1997) Twentieth Century Design
You will be expected to take advantage of the extensive library facilities available within the University, keeping abreast of current developments through appropriate periodicals and being aware of the work of major practitioners in your subject.
Module Resources
Access to Product / Transport design studio and appropriate seminar areas.
Access to 3D modelling facilities
Specialist computing facilities - Access to 3D modelling software (such as Alias and MAYA), Adobe Photoshop, MS Office
Tutorial Room
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.
Non-specialist computing facilities for email, internet access, word processing, database, spreadsheet and basic presentations will be available through Information Services facilities on-campus, not from within the Faculty itself - the exception being the Student Browsers based in studios/base rooms which will support mainly if not exclusively provide email and internet access
Access to 3D modelling facilities
Specialist computing facilities - Access to 3D modelling software (such as Alias and MAYA), Adobe Photoshop, MS Office
Tutorial Room
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.
Non-specialist computing facilities for email, internet access, word processing, database, spreadsheet and basic presentations will be available through Information Services facilities on-campus, not from within the Faculty itself - the exception being the Student Browsers based in studios/base rooms which will support mainly if not exclusively provide email and internet access