Module Details
Module Code: |
PROJ |
Module Title:
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Design Live Projects (Studio Elective)
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Title:
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Design Live Projects (Studio Elective)
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Eileen Doyle
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Module Author:: |
Emmett Sexton
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Module Description: |
The aim of this module is to provide learners with the opportunities to engage and work with Industry / companies on live projects, Design competitions nationally and internationally and short term blended mobility projects. To guide the learners through a comprehensive range of design projects in a manner which is consistent with the operation of the industrial designer in industry. To encourage the learner to explore their own sense of visual aesthetic and to develop a confidence in their ability to address problem solving with creativity and innovation. To provide the learner with a comprehensive range of presentation skills necessary in the communication of their ideas in Design Project studio work and effectively work as a team/group member. To further develop and focus the learner on the product detailing and technical / Engineering drawing skills appropriate to the industrial designer. This module will assist in the further development of component assembly / materials and tolerance specifications.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Answer a design brief by sequentially carrying a project through a comprehensive range of design phases to a final
conclusion as experienced by designers in industry. |
LO2 |
Organise, analyse and evaluating information to facilitate the exploration of design solutions to user focused design problems, |
LO3 |
Demonstrate a comprehenive range of sketching skills in a manner which is appropriate for data recording and concept
communication for the industrial designer. |
LO4 |
Participate in live projects and dealing with industry clients and Design competitions, short term blended mobility projects. |
LO5 |
Organise and value their project portfolio and engage in a review of skills & deliverable and produce a future development plan |
LO6 |
Describe and apply basic project management process used in design business and product development and schedule a basic design development plan. |
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Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Design
This comprises up to 3 main Design projects of up to 2-6 week duration with specific ID learning outcomes. Live projects with Industry / Design Competitions and Short Term blended mobility project: Project briefs set by SME’s, Local industries or in conjunction with other educational partners, EU and International Project types will incorporate elements: • Deconstructed Product: sketching of component details/isometric drawing / explosion of assemblies/ rendering surfaces/ GA & part drawing / modelling/company profile. • Ergonomics and anthropometrics: static and dynamic anthropometry, workspace activity. • Large Scale Design - Space/Environment: environmental design / display-exhibition / civic design. • Redesign in Company Style: style interpretation / focus on detailing. • Product-Brand Comparison & Presentation of Conclusions, • Ergonomic Interface: user analysis /control & display / post design evaluation. • Environmental / Efficiency in Design: sustainability, component recycling / assembly / materials. • Packaging: Complex/Critical Support Packaging etc.• New technology: Projects should be structured to accommodate where possible: • As many of the Professional Practice components as possible. • Group project work. • Guidance or external lecturer input / sponsorship..
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Project planning
Application of project planning processes, planning tools, work breakdown structure, time-flow, gantt charting, critical path, milestones. Introduction to project scoping, establishing and prioritising aims & objectives, identifying resources, quality control, risk & mitigation. Introduction to working in and managing teams, collaborative planning tools. Introduction to time, resource & budget planning, planning process review, and reporting.
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Design Studio (Resource)
A dedicated space designed to allow for studio-based learning. This space is specific to a particular learning group. While used to deliver studio-based education the space is available to accommodate learners outside scheduled/timetabled hours. It provides a safe learner- driven, peer-reviewed environment, supported on a one-to-one basis. The room must also be fitted with good quality projector, document visualisers and sound equipment for delivery of hybrid approaches. It supports the synthesis of parallel concurrent modular knowledge, skills and competency with prior learning & personal aesthetic judgement, to resolve specific design research question/s.
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Workshop (Resource)
This is 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 investigate and develop a design solution.
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Computers / plotters / Printing (Resource)
Each learner requires access to studio computers with suitable software used on the Design program. There should be access to printing and plotting facilities in order to complete Design Projects. The room must also be fitted with good quality projector, document visualisers and sound equipment for delivery of hybrid approaches
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Prototyping (Resource)
There are a number of prototyping machines used including a laser cutter for cutting acrylic, paper, card, wood & engraving of anodised alluminium. Fusion deposition 3D printer with associated materials
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
No End of Module Formal Examination |
Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat the module
The assessment of this module is inextricably linked to the delivery. The student must reattend the module in its entirety in order to be reassessed.
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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 |
Studio Based Learning |
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Contact |
Mentored content delivery & support, facilitated peer-to-peer interaction, tutor/self/peer critique/evaluation |
Every Week |
11.00 |
11 |
Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
Individual and collaborative peer-to-peer learning, in skill & competency development. |
Every Week |
8.00 |
8 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
11.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Hilary Dempsey. (2017), IT Carlow House Style of Sketching booklet, IT Carlow.
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Peter Dabbs. (2021), Product Design Styling, Laurence King, p.160, [ISBN: 9781786277848].
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Alex Milton,Paul Rodgers. (2011), Product Design, Laurence King Publishing, p.240, [ISBN: 9781856697514].
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BSI. Engineering Drawing Practice PP 8888-1:2007, edition for schools and colleges., [ISBN: 01.100.20].
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Donald A. Norman. (2002), The Design of Everyday Things, Basic Books.
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Slack Laura. (2006), Essential design handbook,, Rotovision.
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Dreyfuss, Henry. (2002), Measure of man and woman,, John Wiley & sons.
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Creative Review.
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Design Journals.
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Blueprint.
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Circa.
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Designboom.
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Yanko Design.
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Other Resources |
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Yanko Design,
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IDI,
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www.designcouncil.org.uk.
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www.productdesignhub.com.
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www.howstuffworks.com.
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www. core77.com.
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