Design Communication
Designers need to be able to communicate their thoughts and design work to a broad range of individuals, not limited to, Clients, Customers, Specialist Engineers, Advertising specialists, other designers etc. To achieve effective communication a broad range of skill sets, and techniques need to be understood and employed. The module will develop CAD skills and include content on surface modelling so that students are able to model almost any object with the appropriate level of detailing. Following on from this the module will introduce Keyshot, a software that allows the production of high-end realistic computer-generated images and animations to communicate designs.
- Solidworks Parametric Modelling
- Solidworks Surface Modelling
- Digital Sketching & Rendering
- Keyshot Photo realistic Rendering
Industrial Design and Professional Practice 2
Building on Industrial Design and Professional practice from the 1st year of the programme, the second module continues to explore the field of Industrial design in more depth. The first half of the module focuses on topics such as branding and marketing; an understanding of these practises can impact how/what we design into products. We then build on the knowledge of ecology and sustainability established in the first module, to understand the impact that our designs have, and how we can minimise our environmental impact. The module also takes a more advanced look into Engineering Drawings and teaches students how to review drawings and make necessary alterations based on feedback.
- Branding and Marketing
- Company Structures
- Product Design Industry
- Supply Chains
- Sustainability: the facts
- Sustainability Design Tools
- Engineering Drawings
User Centred Research and Design
This module will introduce ergonomics (human factors) encompassing different aspects of product design and other applications. The module will demonstrate why ergonomics input to design is important and will teach the practical application of user centred research methods, also covering research ethics and statistical methods to analyse results. Content covered includes:
- Task Analysis
- Anthropometric data and Understanding Humans
- Human Factors in Design
- Designing for Users
- User Based research methods
- Evaluation Methods
- Ethics in Design
- Emotional Design
Materials in Design
The aim of this module is to develop an understanding of materials in design across a wide range of engineering applications, covering designing with polymers, designing with light alloys, designing with composites and designing with functional materials. This will be achieved through the design requirements of a case study, key material properties relevant to the engineering application, manipulation of the microstructure through processing and example calculation against the failure of the product/component. Consideration will be given to material attributes, engineering context, manufacturing processes and environmental impact. The students will be exposed to a portfolio of applications, materials properties, processing and principles that they can draw upon when tackling new designs.
This module seeks to develop an understanding of materials in design across a wide range of engineering applications. The module is arranged in blocks covering designing with polymers, designing with alloys, designing with ceramics, designing with composites and designing with functional materials. Each block will explore the design requirements in detail of a particular case study followed by other examples, key material properties relevant to the engineering application, manipulation of the microstructure through processing and example calculations against the failure of the product/component. Consideration will be given to materials attributes, engineering context, manufacturing processes and environmental impact. Taken as a whole the blocks build up a portfolio of applications, materials properties, processing and principles that the students can draw upon when tackling new designs.
Case studies are an increasingly popular form of teaching and have an important role in developing skills and knowledge. Student-centred activities are based around topics that demonstrate theoretical concepts in an applied setting.
Second Year Design Projects
This is a project based module for Product Design and Manufacture students in their second year. Through practical design work the students will be faced with the problems of managing different constraints and producing cohesive design proposals. The students will become familiar with the process of receiving design briefs, managing time and resources and presenting design solutions. You’ll spend 12 hours in practicals and eight hours in further activity sessions each week when studying this module.
Design for Manufacture
The aim of this module is to develop knowledge, understanding and practical skills in design for manufacturing and manufacturing and product development. It covers design for manufacturability, design for assembly, rapid prototyping and manufacturing, jigs and fixtures, process planning and group technology and design for cost. You’ll spend two hours in lectures and three hours in practicals each week when studying this module.
Second Year Group Design Project
This is a project based module for Product Design and Manufacture students in their second year. The module comprises an individual and a group design project. Through practical design work the students will be faced with the problems of managing differing constraints, possibly conflicting views and workload management to produce a cohesive design proposal. You’ll spend ten hours in practicals and four hours in further activity sessions each week when studying this module.
The above is a sample of the typical modules we offer but is not intended to be construed and/or relied upon as a definitive list of the modules that will be available in any given year. Modules (including methods of assessment) may change or be updated, or modules may be cancelled, over the duration of the course due to a number of reasons such as curriculum developments or staffing changes. Please refer to the
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