Core Module Information
Module title: Design Portfolio 2

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

Module code: DES10119
Module leader: Trent Jennings
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 Design Portfolio 2 you will build on your learning in Design Portfolio 1 to continue developing your design portfolio towards achievement of your professional goals and objectives. You will continue increasing your knowledge and understanding of contemporary professional design activity, seeking guidance and feedback on your development from tutors, peers, and design professionals. At the end of the module you will submit a design portfolio which presents your professional design skills and attributes through the body of work you have produced during your studies.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Produce a portfolio of design work to professional standards.

LO2: Offer professional insights, interpretations and solutions to problems and issues in relation to design briefs.

LO3: Demonstrate understanding of the roles, relationships and responsibilities associated with the delivering of a professional design practice and service.

LO4: Develop visual and verbal presentation skills for self-promotion and professional networking.

LO5: Communicate with peers, senior colleagues and specialists on a professional level.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
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Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Trent Jennings
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 12 Weekly talks from tutors and/or external guests will direct your thinking towards relevant aspects of contemporary design practice upon which to reflect while working towards your portfolio and professional goals.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 48 Each week you will work on developing your portfolio projects under guidance of tutors, and amongst the supportive community of your peers within your dedicated studio space.
Online Guided independent study 140 In order to develop your portfolio, you will continue working independently outside of scheduled class time, making use of resources and direction provided in class.
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 1~2~3~4~5 Week 13 , WORDS= See description You will submit your design portfolio, containing your most up to date representation of your own design skills, attributes, and achievements through the body of work you have produced during your studies.Typically, you might undertake one, two, or three (by agreement with your tutor) design projects within the 12 teaching weeks of the module adding to and enhancing your design portfolio for assessment at the end of the module. The portfolio will present your account of the tasks you have undertaken throughout the module as you have gained and developed an understanding of design practice, along with all required deliverable outputs specified in the coursework briefs. Submissions will be assessed based on assessment criteria provided within the coursework assignment briefs at the beginning of each project. These assessment criteria are mapped onto the learning outcomes for the module allowing you to clearly demonstrate evidence of achievement of the learning outcomes for the module. Portfolio submission represents 100% of the module grade. Portfolio should be submitted for summative assessment in Week 13
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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