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Module title: Foundation Product Design 1
SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: DES07112
Module leader: Richard Firth
School School of Arts and Creative Industries
Subject area group: Art Design and Photography
Prerequisites

N/A
Description of module content:

You will establish key design skills (drawing, modelling, visualisation) to create examples of product design, with particular reference to style, form and function, social context and communication. The module will also introduce you to the product design industry and the role of the product designer. Case studies will be presented visually and verbally and discussed in tutorials as directed by tutors.
Learning Outcomes for module:

LO1: Understanding of the principles of drawing and sketching
LO2: Use of design visualisation (drawing and sketching) skills for the communication of ideas in development
LO3: Apply physical modelling techniques in the development and detailing of design outcomes
LO4: Apply clear and effective visual language for presentation for design outcomes and ideas.
LO5: Articulate and present case studies in product design.
LO6: Reflect on and evaluate product design solutions.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, FACE-TO-FACE, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: FACE-TO-FACE
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Richard Firth
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 12 Contact Module Leader
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 48 Contact Module Leader
Independent Learning Guided independent study 140 Contact Module Leader
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Portfolio 100 1-5 14/15 HOURS= 00.00, WORDS= 0 Contact Module Leader
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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Foundation Product Design 1
 

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