Core Module Information
Module title: Product Design Studio 1

SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: DES08110
Module leader: Gus Colvin
School School of Arts and Creative Industries
Subject area group: Art Design and Photography
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

In this module you will study the use of Design Sketching and Physical Modelling for development of form and exploration/analysis of use, leading into an introduction to Computer Aided Design (CAD) as a tool for development of form and exploration of and manufacturing. The use of all of these means of visualisation will be explored as clear and persuasive presentation methods.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Use physical and virtual modelling to reflect on form and function.

LO2: Explore and develop function through physical and virtual modelling.

LO3: Analyse function and form through testing of sketch prototypes.

LO4: Examine user feedback through physical modelling and prototyping.

LO5: Critically appraise products through visual and verbal presentation.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 1, In Person, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Gus Colvin
Module Organiser:


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


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Portfolio 100 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period , WORDS= 0
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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