To provide an opportunity for the student to: experience a major design task similar to those working as a professional designer in an industrial, research or consultancy organisation demonstrate the development of a design brief. evaluate design processes and demonstrate the application of the selected process in its totality. apply both design and engineering knowledge/analysis, understanding and skills to plan, carry out and control an open-ended design project. demonstrate creativity and initiative in carrying out a demanding design project within a specific topic area. enhance their written, verbal and visual communication skills: writing a design brief and corresponding project proposal, fine report, oral and poster presentation.

(LO1) On successful completion of the project, the student should be able to:prepare an initial design brief and conduct relevant background research,generate a design specification, propose and evaluate alternative design concepts or directions,effectively communicate the design problem, potential solutions, and the rationale behind decisions made,demonstrate the ability to select an appropriate design process and conduct it in its entirety, including the development and test of a protytype,demonstrate the ability to utilise both design and engineering knowledge/analysis, understanding and skills to sucessfully deliver an open-ended design project,and present the project and its outcomes via written, oral and visual communication.

(S1) Analyse an open-ended design propblem to translate it into a design brief.

(S2) Identify, gather and evaluate relevant information.

(S3) Generate solution alternatives/concepts and evaluate them against specification criteria.

(S4) Conduct required engineering analysis in teh context of a design project as appropriate.

(S5) Document their decision making and justification along the entire design process.

(S6) Work independently towards the project aim.

(S7) Communicate effectively with all stakeholedrs of the project.

In this module students undertake a 300 hour individual design project under close supervision by a member of academic staff, and in partnership with technical and research staff of the School as required.

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: traditional Lectures
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: Series of lectures to develop students' project working skills and to prepare them for assessment stages.

Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial
Description:
Attendance Recorded: No
Notes: Project meetings with Supervisor (guideline number - will vary between projects).