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Introduction to Ergonomics
Learners are introduced to the principles of ergonomics and its application to design (antropometrics). Through lectures and group work, learners will engage in activities to assess ergonomic issues. Learners will be introduced to measuring technique and methods of recording ergonomic testing.
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Application of Ergonomic Data to Product Design
Running concurrently with the ergonomic design project in the design studio module, learners will assess the need for ergonomic testing and plan the production of a test model. Learners will engage in a testing evaluation of their design and extrapolate conclusions. These conclusions will be implemented into the final design.
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Model Making Skills Development
Introduction of additional model making techniques, lathe turning and silicon moulding. These techniques will be delivered through a standalone group practical,
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Portfolio Project
Learner will engage in a design sprint over a few days with the aim of getting to a concept in a short timeframe. The project will be a group project involving Y2 or Y3 of the design programmes and an international academic collaborator (Auburn university)
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Production of Representation Model from Own Design
Learners will engage with a detailed planning phase exploring all model making options and produce a formal plan. This plan will provide the schedule to produce a representational model. The model will be finished to a high level building on the skills learned in the workshop practice module.
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Workshop/Materials (Resource)
A dedicated space to allow learners to test, evaluate and represent the application of their research through 3D physical workshop made models. Resourcing of a workshop space include machinery, tools and materials. Materials such as modelling foam, MDF, Jelutong, Cardboard, foam board are all essential to investigation of developing a design solution. The design workshop is limited to a capacity of 18 under Health and Safety. In the event a class group exceeds 18 the class will be broken into two groups each receiving full allocation of contact hours.
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Technician (Resource)
A dedicated design technician to support, demonstrate and maintain equipment while auditing and stocking of materials for the design workshop and studio practice
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SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Alvin R. Tilley,Henry Dreyfuss Associates. (2001), The Measure of Man and Woman, John Wiley & Sons, p.104, [ISBN: 0471099554].
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Alex Milton & Paul Rodgers.. Research methods for product design, London; Laurence King Publishing, p.192 :, [ISBN: 1780673027].
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Paul Jackson. Folding Techniques for Designers, Laurence King Publishers, p.224, [ISBN: 1856697215].
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Supplementary Book Resources |
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Henry Dreyfuss. (2004), Designing for People, Allworth Press, p.284, [ISBN: 1581153120].
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This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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Other Resources |
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IT Carlow has an extensive range of
online resources that should be accessed
when students are completing their
projects. www.library.itcarlow.ie.
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