This module is designed to enable you to attain professional levels of competence by analysing problems, researching information, developing strategies, generating ideas and developing design specifications, all of which are intellectually challenging and demanding.

You are expected to carry out and substantially complete the research for the design phase of which is Professional Project 2. You will devise a personal programme of study that demonstrates and exploits the knowledge and experience you have gained in your previous studies, and is approved following discussions between yourself and your supervising tutor and occasionally with the external examiner.

You are expected to demonstrate high levels of project management and self-organisational skills. Manufacturing, technical and costing issues must be considered and demonstrated.

Apply the combination of open minded creativity within a framework of critical thinking to progress design activities.
Explain the important aspects of related disciplines including design principles, manufacturing, costing, marketing and professional issues in design report.
Propose appropriate method of design solution, research and analysis to achieve project outcome.
Present design development work, technical drawings and visual design presentations with clarity, technical skill and design flair.

Facilities- Design Studio, Computer Lab, Workshop Software- Microsoft Words, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Solidworks, Rhinocheros, etc.

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