Module Details

Module Code: PROC
Module Title: Form and Specification
Title: Form and Specification
Module Level:: 7
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 3 (Industrial Design) work.

To consider safety standards so that Learners can design and develop products that conform to relevant EN Standards, in particular BS EN 60335-1:2012+A2:2019.

To encourage learners to recall specific elements from the Modelling Design Features module and apply these elements, namely actionable design guidelines and process-specific design features, with and within the safety parameters outlines in the appropriate EN Standard.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Learners will direct their concepts and design proposals to ensure that design for manufacture, assembly and quality have been fully and holistically considered.
LO2 Exploration and creation of complex three dimensional form, complete with internal details. Incorporation of key actionable design guidelines to reduce/eliminate common injection moulded defects. Demonstrate an understanding of toolmaking, production, assembly and post-service requirements.
LO3 Interpretation and implementation of safety standards pertaining to product category or categories.
LO4 Prepare fully annotated suite of drawings and documentation, including Bill of Materials, GA drawings with exploded view and set of Parts with advanced views such as auxiliary views, crop views and alternate position views, as required to fully specify the parts and standard components and assembly details necessary for production.
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
Design Standards
Learners will be introduced to BS EN 60335-1:2012+A2:2019, General requirements and safety standards for household and similar electrical appliances and work their way through a case study to design a mains powered appliance that conforms to this standard.
Product Specification
Learners will use 3D modelling techniques to explore complex form generation that accurately reflect case studies and/or their own sketch proposals. Learners will be encouraged to take a more holistic view of 3D modelling to ensure that the outward form, the internal detailing and adherence to product safety standards are always considered. The 3D modelling will also be closely aligned to the Form and Story project in Design Studio 3 and the final output shall include a fully annotated suite of drawings and documentation, including Bill of Materials, GA drawings with exploded view and set of Parts with advanced views such as auxiliary views, crop views and alternate position views, as required to fully specify the parts and standard components and assembly details necessary for production.
Triennial Talks
Learners will attend a triennial talk/conference in Y2, Y3 and Y4. 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 Case Studies % of Total Mark 25
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Submission of three case studies implementing lofting, surface modelling and hybrid and other advanced 3D CAD modelling techniques to replicate details and features on case study products selected from the Red Dot Awards archive.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 75
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Submission of CAD files, parts and assembly file of form generation and internal details for the Repositioning Project, a studio-based project undertaken in Design Studio 3 (Industrial Design)
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. Manufacturing Processes for Design Professionals, [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
  • 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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