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Realising Design

Level: 6
Credit rating: 10
Module type: Taught
Semester offered: 2
Pre-requisites: None
Aims:

The aims for this module are set into the context of the QAA Framework for Higher Education Qualifications and they relate to the SEEC level descriptors for level 6 study.

This module is designed to run alongside ED615 D&T Enquiry: Creating Design for an extended design and technology project designed to reflect the nature of their studies and experiences in earlier modules.  The module aims to ensure that students have to opportunity to demonstrate the extent of their subject capabilities in making.
Learning outcomes

In relation to the QAA Framework for Higher Education Qualifications; the SEEC level descriptors for level 6 study; and the Training and Development Agency’s Professional Standards for Classroom Teachers (TDA, 2007), by the end of the module students should be able to:

  1. demonstrate the use of effective modelling techniques;
  2. explore appropriate processes in the development of an innovative design solution;
  3. manufacture a high quality product that reflects the design intention;
  4. test design solutions as appropriate.
Content:

Subject knowledge is not specified for this project as such but students will be expected to consolidate and apply some of the skills and concepts learned during their earlier subject study modules, focusing on modelling and manufacturing creative design solutions.
Learning and teaching strategies:

Non-contact time:

  • Self directed learning with tutor and technician guidance
  • Practical hands-on experience exploring and developing techniques and processes
  • Reading of books and articles, to explore and research areas of skills, knowledge and understanding
  • Making appropriate use of available resources inside and outside of the university
  • Continuing with the process of developing and realising the design solution

Contact time:

  • Lectures, demonstrations and critical workshops
  • Practical workshops exploring specific techniques and processes.
  • Discussions and student led presentations
Learning support:

Books:

Norman, E. et al  (2000)  Advanced Design & Technology (3rd Ed),  Harlow: Longman

Neal, P., Lambert, B., and Halliwell, J. (2005)  Material ConneXion: The Global resource of new and innovative materials for Architects, Artists and Designers, London: Thames and Hudson

Grundy, J., Hallam, D., Hopkinson, M. and McCarthy S. (2008) Design and Technology for A Level, London: Hodder Education

Walker, J. and Robinson, K.  (2009) Secondary Specials!: D&T Product Design, London: Oxford University Press

Electronic sources: (all accessed June 2011)

D&T Online - Interactive Design: www.dtonline.org

Design and Technology Association (DATA): www.data.org.uk

Plus:

‘Focus on…’ series of applications held on School of Education intranet

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