Essential texts
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

Baxter. M (2002) Product Design - Practical methods for the systematic development of new products (Nelson Thornes) ISBN 0748741976
Powell, D (1990) Presentation Techniques (Little Brown) ISBN 0316912433
Kemnitzer, R (1983) Renering with Markers: Definitive Techniques for Designers, Illustrators and Architects (Watson-Guptill) ISBN 0823045323
Cooper R & Press M (2003) The Design Experience: The Role of Design and Designers in the 21st Century (Ashgate) ISBN 0566078910
Lewin T (2003) How to: Design cars Like A Pro. (Motorbooks International) ISBN 07603164614
Bell J (2003) Concept Car Design ? Driving the Dream (Rotovision) ISBN 2880465648
C.Edson Armi American Car Design Now: Inside the Studios of America's Top Car Designers (Rizzoli) ISBN084782540X
Dredge R (2005) Concept Cars : Designing for the Future (Thunder Bay Press) ISBN 1592233244


Recommended texts
A wide range of books, subject-specific journals, other related journal and newspaper articles, as well as texts relating to the design process and promotion of design in a field relevant to your specific course of study should be employed, by negotiation with your supervisor.

Lydiate L (1992) Professional Practice in Design Consultancy, Design Council ISBN 0850723043
Trudeau, N (1995) Professional Modelmaking: a handbook, Whitney Library of Design ISBN 0823040984
Muranka T (1996) Doing a Dyson, Dyson Appliances Ltd ISBN 0952893509
Coleman R (Ed) (1997) Working Together: A New Approach to design RCA ISBN 1874175713
Margolin V & Buchanan R (1995) The Idea of Design, MIT Press 0262631660
Cooper R & Press M (1995) The Design Agenda (Whiley) ISBN 0471941069
Birmingham R & Cleland G & Driver D & Maffin D (1997) Understanding Engineering Design (Prentice Hall ) ISBN 013525650
Briffa (2004) Design Law (Law Society) ISBN 1853288179
Journals: Abitare (Italy), Blueprint, Domus (Italy) , Form (Germany) , I.D. (USA), Design Week (UK), Frame (Netherlands), Eureka (UK), Car Styling. Car, Auto & Design.

www.conceptcar.co.uk
www.drawthrough.com
www.haraldbelker.com
www.cardesignnews.com
Design Studio
CAD workshops
Lecture/Seminar space
OHP, slide projectors, data projector, video facilities
3D workshop

Students are expected to take advantage of the extensive library facilities available within the University; keeping abreast of current developments through appropriate periodicals, CD_ROMs, online resources and be aware of the work of major practitioners within the field of automotive, transport and product design.

Assessment activity: the production of a substantial body of conclusive design work containing:

Primary and secondary research file (Knowledge and understanding/Enquiry/Learning)
Design development through Sketchbooks, Sketch models, (Visual analysis/Application/Reflection/Communication)
Facsimile model and/or CAD model and presentation boards. (Communication)
Verbal presentation (Communication)
Planning and contribution to Degree Show (communal and individual aspects) (Working with others)

The assessment panel will comprise of at least two tutors who will include the respective award/subject leader, your project supervisor (if not the award leader) and one tutor from another design subject. This will normally last 30 minutes including the student's presentation of their project[s] and any questions.

The panel will consider the production and presentation of your work as detailed in the documentation supplied by you in support of your individual negotiated programme of study. A single assessment grade will result, the panel having taken an holistic view of your achievements.

You will use your written programme brief, continually reviewing and evaluating your progress towards the programme's definitive outcomes. The programme must result in a substantial body of work representing a minimum of 300 hours of input and involving your major negotiated project brief.

Negotiation with staff over the initiation and development of an appropriate programme of work, which demonstrates and exploits your knowledge and experience gained from previous levels. Negotiations should ensure that the programme can be resourced and will meet the learning outcomes of the module.

- General Subject specific studio and Subject specific workshop Health and Safety training including specialist subject training when appropriate.
- Time for reflection, refinement and evaluation.
- Carrying out research, ideas generation and problem solving including the exploration of personal ideas via analytical and observational drawing relevant to the negotiated brief, resulting in the designing and production of design work.
- Carrying out an ergonomic audit and communicate that information appropriately, to include suitable ergonomic test rigs.
- Self-assessment, regular interim group critiques and tutorials.