Module Details

Module Code: DSGN
Module Title: Design Specification
Title: Design Specification
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eileen Doyle
Module Author:: Bryan Leech
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to further develop 3D modelling skills and 2D technical drawing skills to facilitate and support Design Studio (Design for Industry) work. Learners will be encouraged to consider design for manufacture, assembly and quality. This module is aligned with course work undertaken during the Live and Competition Projects. To ensure that students understand the stages required in the production of detailed engineering drawings that conform to recognized International standards. To demonstrate the sequences and criteria for preparing files for two-dimensional computer-aided prototyping and manufacture. To integrate more three-dimensional solid-modelling, computer-aided two-dimensional drawing and two dimensional rapid prototyping outputs (Laser cutting) for the student’s other course work.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Learners will apply knowledge to create a custom drawing template to display personal or company specific document information.
LO2 Demonstrate and understanding and application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing for defining nominal geometry and allowable variation for both design and 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
9540 SKLS Design Studio 2 (Design for Industry)
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
CAD Set Up and Process
Learners will be guided through the preparation and processes necessary to ensure that both 3D and 2D outputs match both final purpose and expectations.
Templates Generation
Learner will breakdown the structure of a drawing file, and then learn the steps of creating drawing templates and sheet formats. Learners will be shown how to correctly setup 3D CAD application to prepare and use proprietary templates for new drawings. The learner the will become familiar with customising drawing sheet formats, covering title blocks, automatic border tools and table anchors.
Geometric Tolerencing and Dimensioning
Learners will receive an introduction to geometric tolerances and metrology techniques. Learners will be familiarised with dimensioning systems and symbols for defining and communicating engineering tolerances on engineering drawings and computer-generated three-dimensional solid models to explicitly describe nominal geometry and its allowable variation. An industry visit will be included to view coordinate measuring equipment in a production setting.
Parametric 3D Modelling and 2D Drawing
Learners will continue to develop their 3D modelling capabilities my adding more advanced modelling features to their repertoire. Learners will use 3D modelling skills as a support tool for form generation during the Live projects and Competition projects within Design Studio 3.
Triennial Talks
Learners will attend a triennial talk/conference in Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4. Each year the subject matter will be rotated to include presentations on: Design for Quality (Six Sigma/Lean Engineering), Design for Manufacture (Plastics- Injection Moulding/Toolmaking) and (Metal -CNC Sheet Metal/Fabrication/Machining/Casting).
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
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.
Reassessment Description
Reassessment consisting of a project incorporating all elements of the learning outcomes. Access to studio and computer lab or access to computer hardware with parametric CAD software. Internet access to conduct research would also be required.

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
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Rob Thompson. (2007), Manufacturing Processes for Design Professionals, Thames & Hudson, London, [ISBN: 0500513759].
  • Chris Lefteri. (2014), Materials for Design, Laurence King Publishing, p.256, [ISBN: 1780673442].
  • Neil Phelps (IEng MIED.), British Standards Institute Staff,Colin H. Simmons,British Standards Institution. A Guide for Schools and Colleges to BS 8888, [ISBN: 0580508684].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Jim Lesko. (2008), Industrial Design, John Wiley & Sons, p.250, [ISBN: 0470055383].
  • Douglas Bryden. (2014), CAD and Rapid Prototyping for Product Design, Laurence King Publishing, p.176, [ISBN: 9781780673424].
  • Charlotte Fiell, Peter Fiell. (2009), Plastic Dreams, Fiell Pub Limited, p.287, [ISBN: 9781906863081].
  • Karl T. Ulrich, Steven D. Eppinger. (2000), Product Design and Development, McGraw-Hill/Irwin, p.358, [ISBN: 007229647X].
  • Bjarki Hallgrimsson. (2019), Prototyping and Modelmaking for Product Design, Laurence King Publishing, p.208, [ISBN: 1786275112].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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