Module Descriptors
DESIGN FUTURES FOR PRODUCT AND TRANSPORT DESIGN
PROD60091
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Nigel Turner
Email: Nigel.Turner@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence A, Stoke Campus, UG Semester 2
- Occurrence C, Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology, UG Semester 2
- Occurrence D, Stoke Campus, UG Semester 1
Sites
- Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology
- Stoke Campus
Assessment
- CWK - A&D weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
A series of visiting lecturer masterclasses
Researching and information gathering Developing self promotion strategies Practising professional presentations of work
Interview practice and personal presentation skills
Key Information Set Data:
24% scheduled learning and teaching activities
76% guided independent learning
Researching and information gathering Developing self promotion strategies Practising professional presentations of work
Interview practice and personal presentation skills
Key Information Set Data:
24% scheduled learning and teaching activities
76% guided independent learning
Module Additional Assessment Details
Comprising of:
Application letter, professional interview(Communication)
A research file; (Learning, Knowledge & Understanding)
Personal promotional material (Communication, Reflection)
Learning Outcomes 1-3
Key Information Set Data:
100% coursework
Application letter, professional interview(Communication)
A research file; (Learning, Knowledge & Understanding)
Personal promotional material (Communication, Reflection)
Learning Outcomes 1-3
Key Information Set Data:
100% coursework
Module Texts
Lydiate L. [1991]: Professional Practice in Design Consultancy. Design Council
Muranka T. [1996]: Doing a Dyson. Dyson Appliances Ltd
Websites: www.coroflot.com, www.core77.com
Muranka T. [1996]: Doing a Dyson. Dyson Appliances Ltd
Websites: www.coroflot.com, www.core77.com
Module Resources
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.
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.
Module Indicative Content
This module seeks to prepare you for entry into the design profession or postgraduate study, and aims to develop your awareness of the range of career and postgraduate opportunities available. You will be able to make realistic, well informed decisions in relation to your future career intentions, and will develop your ability to cope with the transition from undergraduate study to the next stage in your career.
Topics will include the jobs market and employment opportunities, interview techniques, responding to job advertisements, CV preparation, personal promotion, professional presentation of work and the development of contacts. Enterprise issues such as grants and bids to appropriate organisations may also be included together with the applications process and funding opportunities for postgraduate study.
Topics will include the jobs market and employment opportunities, interview techniques, responding to job advertisements, CV preparation, personal promotion, professional presentation of work and the development of contacts. Enterprise issues such as grants and bids to appropriate organisations may also be included together with the applications process and funding opportunities for postgraduate study.