Computer Aided Visualisation (H1036)
Computer Aided Visualisation
Module H1036
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
This module is an introduction to the fundamentals of computer-aided design software and its relevance, limitations, and application within the product design industry and the design development process. This module is divided into two parts and covers software programs such as: “Solidworks and Adobe Dimension.
Introduction to the basic tools, techniques, and operations will be given as a starting point to master each program, the student will then practice the skills they have learned by being introduced to a hands-on project(s), the results of which will be presented and assessed at the end of each introductory topic.
Library
SolidWorks For Dummies: Authors - Greg Jankowski , Richard Doyle. ISBN-10: 0470129786 / ISBN-13: 978-0470129784. Publisher - Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
SolidWorks Bible: Authors - Alex R. Ruiz Gabi. ISBN-10 0470554819 ISBN-13: 978-0470554814. Publisher - Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated.
SolidWorks 2011 Tutorial: Author - David C. Planchard. ISBN: 1585036315. Publisher: SDC Publications.
Adobe InDesign CS5 on Demand - Steve Johnson
Real World Adobe InDesign CS5 - Olav Martin Kvern, David Blatner, Bob Bringhurst
Adobe Photoshop CS5 Classroom in a Book (Classroom in a Book) - Adobe Creative Team
Brilliant Photoshop CS5 - Steve Johnson
Module learning outcomes
Understand the basic fundamentals of the computer aided design software
Understand the relevance, limitations and application of the software within the product design industry
Apply and integrate their knowledge to support the design development process and problem solving
Use creativity to generate ideas, visualisations, concepts, proposals and solutions in response to set briefs and as a self-initiated activity
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | T2 Week 7 | 20.00% |
| Project | A2 Week 2 | 50.00% |
| Report | T2 Week 11 | 30.00% |
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.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Practical | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
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