MODULE DESCRIPTOR

TITLE Project 2 SI MODULE CODE 55-7984-01S CREDITS 30 LEVEL 7 JACS CODE W200 SUBJECT GROUP Design DEPARTMENT Art & Design MODULE LEADER Jackie Leaver

MODULE STUDY HOURS (based on 10 hours per credit)* Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities

Placement (if applicable)

Independent Guided Study

Total Number of Study Hours

72 N/A 228 300 *to be used for Key Information Sets - see Module Descriptor guidance notes MODULE AIM

The aim of this module is to enable students to develop a deep and broad understanding of their MA Project, and ability to apply, an investigative, developmental approach to solving complex problems. The module will give students the opportunity to reflect on their research in previous modules, to further develop their ability to plan and execute independent research and enhance their personal and/or professional development.

MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES By engaging successfully with this module a student will be able to

Plan and carry out postgraduate level research that identifies significant opportunities for creative design practice.

Demonstrate a deep understanding of the broad context of their projected MA Project.

Plan and apply investigative and evaluative approaches to development of concepts.

Develop and present a body of creative design work to a professional standard. INDICATIVE CONTENT

Through tutorials and work-check presentations, students will receive support from tutors who will assist them to identify key areas of knowledge for their individual projects.

A programme of and seminars will address subjects such as:

Principles for open-ended design practice, for example how to proceed in the absence of concrete goals.

Strategies for innovation informed by research.

Concept generation techniques.

Communication in a professional context. LEARNING, TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT - STRATEGY AND METHODS Students will be supported in their learning, to achieve the above outcomes, in the following ways

lectures and seminars,

structured group activities such as critiques of work in progress,

studio ‘brainstorming’ events,

via Blackboard and social media platforms. Students will carry out a self-directed research and design project; an investigation which informs and clearly articulates how their project can be further developed and brought to a conclusion within the MA Project module. Students will have access to a variety of tutors and will be part of a tutorial group led by a subject specific tutor who oversees their progress through the module. Research and creative work will be supported through these tutorials groups. Formal work-check presentations, involving the whole MA programme cohort, will monitor project plans and progress at strategic points of the module and review project outcomes, providing students with provide rich in-depth opportunities for feedback on their progress whilst at the same time allowing the course team to ‘build a picture’ of students work in preparation for the module assessment. Students will be able to use the full range of studio, workshop, ICT and Learning Centre resources available to them and they will be expected to use digital media for presenting work. Assessment will be based on project work that will result in a refined project proposal for the MA Project Module, a supporting research report along with production of creative work suitable to the students’ discipline. The format, scope and content for these will be defined by the subject matter of the project and practice in the student’s design discipline. Critiques will be held at work-check presentations to allow tutors to test the students’ understanding of their project work and the material that they have developed. ASSESSMENT TASK INFORMATION

Task No.*

Short Description of Task

SI Code EX/CW/PR

Task Weighting %

Word Count or Exam Duration**

In-module retrieval available

1 Research and Design Project

CW 100% N

FEEDBACK Students will receive feedback on their performance in the following ways: Students will be given feedback in several ways: Formative feedback will be given during and following work-checks, allowing discussion and development of common issues. Students will have regular tutorials during the project at which they will receive formative feedback and guidance on their progress and. After summative assessment, each student will have an individual tutorial at which their assessment is discussed and plans for future work developed. LEARNING RESOURCES FOR THIS MODULE (INCLUDING READING LISTS)

Learning resources for this module will be made available on Blackboard and updated as required. Strunk, W. The Elements of Style: A Style Guide for Writers. Paramount Publishing, 2005. Ogilvy, D. Ogilvy on Advertising. London: Pan, 1983. Crow, D. Left to Right: The Cultural Shift from Word to Image. Worthing: AVA Publishing, 2006. Crow, D. Visible Signs: An Introduction to Semiotics (Advanced Level). Worthing: AVA Publishing, 2003. Wildbur, Peter, and Micahel Burke. Information Graphics: Innovative Solutions in Contemporary Design. London: Thames and Hudson, 1998.

Bayley, S. Taste. London: Faber & Faber, 1991.

Dormer, P. The Meaning of Modern Design. London: Thames and Hudson, 1990.

Edwards, B. The new drawing on the right side of the brain. London: HarperCollins, 2001.

Jones, C. Design Methods. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1994.

Heskett, J. Industrial Design. London: Thames and Hudson, 1990.

McDermott, C. Essential design. London: Bloomsbury, 1993.

McDermott, C. 20th C design. Ringwood, Vic.: Viking, 1997.

Norman, D. Psychology of Everyday Things. New York, Basic Books., 1998. Norman, D. A. The design of everyday things. New York: Basic Books, 1990.

Sparke, P. A century of design: design pioneers of the 20th century. London: Mitchell Beazley, 1998.

Woodham, J. Twentieth Century Design. USA: Oxford University Press, 1997.

REVISIONS

Date Reason

March 2013 Confirmed in PG Design Re/approval

April 2017 Minor Mod - DB3AD16-1617

SECTION 2 MODULE INFORMATION FOR STAFF ONLY MODULE DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENT MANAGEMENT INFORMATION MODULE STATUS - INDICATE IF ANY CHANGES BEING MADE

NEW MODULE N

EXISTING MODULE - NO CHANGE N

Title Change Y

Level Change N

Credit Change Y

Assessment Pattern Change Y

Change to Delivery Pattern Y

Date the changes (or new module) will be implemented 09/2013

MODULE DELIVERY PATTERN - Give details of the start and end dates for each module. If the course has more than one intake, for example, September and January, please give details of the module start and end dates for each intake.

Module Begins Module Ends

Course Intake 1 sem 2 sem 2

Course Intake 2

Course Intake 3

Is timetabled contact time required for this module? Y

Are any staff teaching on this module non-SHU employees? N

If yes, please give details of the employer institution(s) below

What proportion of the module is taught by these non-SHU staff, expressed as a percentage?

N/A

MODULE ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

Indicate how the module will be marked

*Overall PERCENTAGE Mark of 50% Y

*Overall PASS / FAIL Grade N

*Choose one only – module cannot include both percentage mark and pass/fail graded tasks SUB-TASKS

Will any sub-tasks (activities) be used as part of the assessment strategy for this module?

N

If sub-tasks / activities are to be used this must be approved within the Faculty prior to approval. Sub-task / activity marks will be recorded locally and extenuating circumstances, extensions, referrals and deferrals will not apply to sub-tasks / activities. FINAL TASK

According to the Assessment Information shown in the Module Descriptor, which task will be the LAST TASK to be taken or handed-in? (Give task number as shown in the Assessment Information Grid in Section 1 of the Descriptor)

Task No. Task 1

NON-STANDARD ASSESSMENT PATTERNS

MARK 'X' IN BOX IF MODULE ASSESSMENT PATTERN IS NON STANDARD, eg MODEL B, ALL TASKS MUST BE PASSED AT 50%. NB: Non-standard assessment patterns are subject to faculty agreement and approval by Registry Services - see guidance. notes.