Design Context Studies - TFD1191

Assessment 1: Written assignment (coursework)

One piece of formative assessment will be included, which will normally take the form of formative feedback, prior to the submission of the work as part of the summative assessment for the module.

Written Assignment

Assessment 1: Portfolio

A portfolio of work consisting of activities associated with design in a social, business and manufacturing context. This will require some work being printed for assessment. 

Portfolio

<p>The module provides you with an overview of how design sits within social, business and manufacturing environments. It will provide you with a basic understanding of ergonomics, materials and technology as well as manufacturing issues. The module will enable you as a designer to understand how design interfaces with the world, and how knowledge of social and future trends can guide the innovation process and how market, business and manufacturing forces direct design decisions and outcomes.</p>

School of Arts and Humanities

<p><a href="http://library.hud.ac.uk/my/TFD1191">http://library.hud.ac.uk/my/TFD1191</a></p>

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TFD1191 - Design Context Studies

Design Context Studies

have an understanding of business issues in relation to new product development.

be able to demonstrate an ability to identify new market opportunities.

be able to communicate knowledge and ideas effectively using appropriate media and within a specified timescale

be able to demonstrate an ability to research, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources.

have gained a basic knowledge of manufacturing principles in relation to new product development.

be able to demonstrate an understanding of design for manufacture principles as applied to design outcomes.

have a basic understanding of social trends in a UK and global context.