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School of Engineering and Informatics (for staff and students)

Experience Prototyping (H7111)

Experience Prototyping

Module H7111

Module details for 2024/25.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 4

Module Outline

Prototyping is a key activity in the design process, which informs both the process and design decisions. This is a hands-on module on how to make prototypes, starting with the basics of card/foam/paper and moving through different levels to 3D printing. It enables design students to gain a first-hand appreciation of active engagement with developing prototypes. This illustrates the value of prototypes in three critical design activities: understanding materials, exploring design ideas and in communicating design concepts. This module will also ensure correct methods are utilised and understood as far as health and safety is concerned.

Module learning outcomes

Demonstrate a systematic understanding of different materials and the ability to plan and source relevant materials and technologies for the creation of models and prototypes.

Demonstrate the ability to use prototyping to create, explore, illustrate and develop a design idea

Demonstrate practical modelling and presentation skills to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Demonstrate how to use prototyping as not only a tool for creativity but for communication, reflection and dialogue.

TypeTimingWeighting
Coursework100.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
PortfolioA2 Week 2 50.00%
PresentationT2 Week 11 (10 minutes)50.00%
Timing

Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.

Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Spring SemesterSeminar3 hours10101010000
Spring SemesterLaboratory3 hours01010101111

How to read the week pattern

The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.

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