Module Details

Module Code: PRTC
Module Title: Surface Finishing and Detailing
Title: Surface Finishing and Detailing
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eileen Doyle
Module Author:: Colin Deevy
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of the module is to embed workshop practice and process into industrial design decision; through experimentation, iteration, testing, evaluation and refinment of 3D human-factors and ergonomics, (UX/UI), artefact form and detail, and surface finish.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Simulate material surface finish of artefact for evaluation in Design specification
LO2 Link 3D and surface exploration and specification within historical, manufacturing, and commercial contexts.
LO3 Validate design intent for decision through 3D space envelop, test-rig, form-factor model, and surface finish experimentation and iteration.
LO4 Produce technical specification-sheets, and report on human-scale/component configuration, 3D model, test and experimentation process.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
ACQUISITION: (listening/reading/observing)
Workshop practice engagement for health and safety compliance.
COLLABORATION: (engaging/sharing/building)
Lecturer and technical officer guidance, peer assistance/support, facilitated peer-to-peer review.
DISCUSSION: (tutoring/conversing/presenting)
Methods, process, tips-and-tricks for 3D model and paint finishes.
INVESTIGATION: (searching/studying/evaluating)
3D testing for design decision, iterative development of form-factor, experimentation of paint and surface finish, testing of digital equipment for decal and graphic brand.
PRACTICE: (capturing/doing/communicating)
Workshop practice in machining of mix-media materials, sanding and surface refinement of model, assembly of components for model/housing, surface finishing.
PRODUCTION: (designing/writing/modelling)
• material swatch reference, • material specification sheets, • space envelope, • form-factor models • appearance model, • technical spec.sheet.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Portfolio % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Learners will prepare an individual portfolio comprising an artefact and range of data sheets. The artefact will replicate visual appearance, tactility, and fidelity of materials and surface finishes (e.g. metals, polymers, composites, elastomers, naturals, organics etc.) specified in Industrial Design practice. The material data sheets will show original material and a digital representation, experimentation process sequence with observation insight, manufacturing processes required in commercial application, and the historical, contextual and prevalence of use in industry. Learner also reflect on processes undertaken, and identify future knowledge, skill & competencies to extend learning.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem 2 End Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Learners will produce a range of test-rig, 3D evaluative model and form-factor representational model to inform design decision in Industrial Design practice. Learner will reflect on process and outcome to identify future knowledge, skill and competency skill needs.
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 10
Timing Ongoing Learning Outcomes  
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Learner awareness, engagement and development of Graduate Attributes is captured on a five Likert Scale range; including module engagement, collaboration, contribution, professionalism, attitude & behaviours etc..
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Laboratory Contact Lecturer supervised learning (contact) design workshop, in development of material swatch reference with associated data sheets, and production and evaluation of design space-envelop, component architecture/configuration, ergonomic/human-factor testing, iterative form-factor and surface detail development n delivery of studio-based Design Studio 3 Industrial Design project-task. Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Learning Time Non Contact Individual research and independant refinement of task output/s; in response to task briefing. Every Week 5.00 5
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Bjarki Hallgrimsson. (2019), Prototyping and Modelmaking for Product Design, 2nd edition. 21, Laurence King Publishing, London, p.208, [ISBN: 9781786275110].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Doreen Becker. (2016), Color Trends and Selection for Product Design, 5, Elsevier Inc., p.247, [ISBN: 978-0-323-393].
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
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