2019/20 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

DESN2980 Design Application

20 creditsClass Size: 90

Module manager: Mr John Rooney
Email: j.rooney@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2019/20

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module will introduce students to the different aspects of the design industry. Students will work on two projects where they will develop a range of skills and concepts that relate to a range of specific career directions within the industry.

Objectives

This module will introduce students to the different aspects of the design industry. Students will work on two projects where they will develop a range of skills and concepts that relate to a range of specific career directions within the industry.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. Understand the depth of research needed to understand design problems.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the design process in relation to specific design sectors.
3. Generate appropriate concepts from primary and secondary research;
4. Analyse and evaluate their creative proposals in order to identify an appropriate design solution;
5. Effectively communicate information through a creative direction.
6. Present their design solutions to a professional standard.
7. Manage their own time effectively.

Syllabus

This module will cover the following topics in the context of creative exploration and
Professional design development:
Visual language
Creating memorable and effective communication
Generating, testing and evaluating ideas
Cultural influences and trends
Conceptual thinking and problem solving

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	10	1.00	10.00
Seminar	11	3.00	33.00
Independent online learning hours			57.00
Private study hours			100.00
Total Contact hours			43.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

Students are expected to carry out research on-line, analyse and present findings as well as complete assignments during private study.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

There are opportunities for formative feedback during at least 5 of the seminar sessions.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Portfolio	2 x Individual Practical projects (50% each) containing research insights and key deliverables.	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 30/04/2019

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