2015/16 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
PDES2510 Creativity, Innovation and Shape Systems
20 creditsClass Size: 55
Module manager: Mr Dan Trowsdale
Email: D.B.Trowsdale@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2015/16
Pre-requisites
PDES1510 | Design Studio 1 |
Module replaces
PDES 2180 and PDES 2190This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:1. identify activities in the product life-cycle where (shape-based) computer tools could contribute
2. perform simple construction and visualisation tasks using a CAID system
3. describe how different production processes, affect design decision in component and product design
4. generate component designs for several production processes to a basic level
5. use at least one example of a CAID system in a design context
6. identify creative thinking skills in the design process
7. identify basic theories of creative thinking
8. apply the skills of creativity in the exploration of problems
9. explain design through the model of the Designing Triad
10. demonstrate how human factors affect design
11. develop drawing skills as an aid to creativity
Syllabus
- Solid Modelling; Extrude, revolve, loft, sweep, fillets, shelling and other solid construction techniques
- Visualisation; Shaded image and lighting; ray tracing and texture
- 2D Drawing from 3D CAD files
- Production processes and factors which influence design decisions
- Introduction to detailing components in 5 Key production techniques
- Basic theories of creative thinking in the design process
- Explanation of design through Designing Triad (user, designer, maker)
- Analysis of innovation and its value in design
- Opportunities to develop creativity in drawing and problem solving
- Introduction of the concept of evaluation in design
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Workshop | 1 | 30.00 | 30.00 |
Practical | 11 | 2.00 | 22.00 |
Seminar | 8 | 1.50 | 12.00 |
Tutorial | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
Private study hours | 134.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 66.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 |
Private study
- Lecture preparation: 8 hours- Completing coursework & reading assignments: 24 hours
- Revision for exam: 40 hours
- Assignment 1 preparation: 40 hours
- Assignment 2 preparation: 20 hours
- Assignment 3 preparation: 2 hours
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
1) 1,500 word Essay and Exhibition2) Workshop tasks & logbook
3) Individual project
4) Workbook for CAID
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Essay | Written & visual 1,500 words | 20.00 |
Practical | 3D CAD Projectvand Exhibition | 25.00 |
Group Project | Logbook, Team project | 25.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 70.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 1 hr 30 mins | 30.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 30.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 08/02/2017
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