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DES506M2: Time table 2007

DES506M2:timetable2007

Central timetable :

For software Demonstration times see here

For Workreports and timesheets click these links.

Schedule for 3D design discipline

 

Studio / Workshop / Lab activities
Week 1

Introduction to module: Hand outs and project proposal forms discussed in seminar groups.

  • Complete Project Proposal Form to the attached format (the document must be typed), or to the format supplied by your supervisor.
  • Outline to include: Project name, a brief project description, research goals, aims and objectives, expected sources of research, planned dissemination of work, and a production schedule.
  • Present your Project Proposal at a 1-1 Tutorial with your supervisor in Week 2.

Use Design process throughout this module

 
Week 2

Presentation: Design Context

Project Proposal forms submitted for review

Presentation using digital methods. Summarise:

  • Proposed 'working title' of project
  • specify area of research,
  • summarise state of the art (initial response)
  • personal design approach, include some initial blue sky brainstorming sketches

Feedback will be given in class, including some peer discussion
Week 3

Design Concept:

Studio work in class- Work on walls, productive Studio environment and One to One Tutorials for each project.
Week 4

Design Concept Critique: 15% of marks

Design development Critique: See List

  • Projects refined - Submissions include
  • Gantt Chart
  • Concept Critique: Visual presentation outlining project progress, problem identification, market rationale and development potential
  • Contextual notebooks or visual diaries
  • Timesheets and work reports
  • Design sketchbooks
  • Concept visuals -5 min

Each presentation will be for 10 mins followed by a 5-10 min discussion and Q & A from peers.
Week 5

Design development:

Studio work in class- Work on walls, productive Studio environment and One to One Tutorials for each project.
Week 6

Design development:

Studio work in class- Work on walls, productive Studio environment and One to One Tutorials for each project.
Week 7

Design development Critique: 15% of Marks

Design development Critique: See List

  • Resolution sketch work: Form and Function problem solving
  • Development of key conceptual ideas
  • Initial CAD: Ergonomics/ space envelopes/ level design (games) and technical data
  • Sketch models: Foam / Clay / CAD
Week 8

Design Rationalisation

Studio work in class- Work on walls, productive Studio environment and One to One Tutorials for each project.
Week 9

Design Rationalisation

Seminar and Tutorials as appropriate (workshop/ Labs and Studio)
Week 10

Easter Vacation
Week 11

Easter Vacation
Week 12

Design Implementation

Seminar and Tutorials as appropriate (workshop/ Labs and Studio)
Week 13

Design Implementation

 

Seminar and Tutorials as appropriate (workshop/ Labs and Studio)
Week 14

Design Implementation Presentation:

Final Critique: see List

Evaluation
Submission

Hand in Deadline:

Module Report Form

10:00am, Thursday, May 17th
  • External Examiner visit: TBD

The external examiner will want to meet briefly with all graduating third years on these dates.

  • Feedback: Mon, TBD

Please schedule an appointment with your supervisor.

  • Final Year Exhib Opening: TBD

NB.Re Critiques: If the work is not submitted for each of the deadlines, 0% will be recorded.

If work is submitted late on the day of submission, 20% penalty will be applied.