2020/21 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
PDES2510 Creativity, Innovation and Shape Systems
20 creditsClass Size: 55
Module manager: Dr Hau Hing Chau
Email: H.H.Chau@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2020/21
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. perform simple construction and visualisation tasks using a CAID system
2. describe how different production processes, affect design decision in component and product design
3. generate component designs for several production processes to a basic level
4. use at least one example of a CAID system in a design context
5. identify creative thinking skills in the design process
6. identify basic theories of creative thinking
7. apply the skills of creativity in the exploration of problems
8. 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
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. perform simple construction and visualisation tasks using a CAID system
2. describe how different production processes, affect design decision in component and product design
3. generate component designs for several production processes to a basic level
4. use at least one example of a CAID system in a design context
5. identify creative thinking skills in the design process
6. identify basic theories of creative thinking
7. 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
An online discussion board will be monitored during specified times each week.Minerva - A quiz after each Manufacturing asynchronous lecture to be completed before next synchronous workshop.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Assignment | Innovation Week | 25.00 |
| Poster | Innovation Poster | 15.00 |
| Poster | CAD Poster | 15.00 |
| Assignment | Manufacture Workbook | 15.00 |
| 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 |
| Online Time-Limited assessment | 48 hr | 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: 10/08/2020 08:42:19
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