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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Design Technology 3
Reference SU4001 Version 7
Created July 2021 SCQF Level SCQF 10
Approved July 2002 SCQF Points 30
Amended September 2021 ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
To provide the student with the ability to formulate strategies and design solutions, which address complex issues relating to building performance.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Develop a design brief, which identifies and addresses complex issues relating to building performance.
2 Formulate strategies to resolve problems raised by the design brief through appropriate methodologies.
3 Propose, test and produce solutions, which resolve the issues raised by the design brief.
4 Justify methodologies and design strategies through oral presentation and critique.

Indicative Module Content
This module is based on the identification, analysis and resolution of design based building performance issues; Development of a design brief, which involves the identification of complex functional and technical issues relating to building performance; Proposal of methodology for investigation, analysis and resolution of design problem; Data gathering, analysis and formulation of design solutions; Representation and justification of design methodology and solutions in a simulated professional context.

Module Delivery
This is a module predominantly involving practical work in relation to a project, which may include, field and studio work and, where appropriate, site visits. Directed study to core texts and resource material will be encouraged.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 90 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 210 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 300 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description: Single project submission with two phases, first phase group work then individual. Firstly, project based coursework developed by group work. Coursework submitted as a portfolio comprising graphic content and investigative report. Orally presented with critique. Secondly, project based individual coursework submitted as a portfolio comprising graphic content, physical and integrated project information models, with the creation of supporting documentation, including environmental strategies, specification, whole life issues and schedule. Material produced suitably for oral presentation and critique.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
The overall module grade is based on 100% weighting of Component 1 (Coursework). An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. Non-submission will result in an NS grade.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A
B B
C C
D D
E E
F F
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None, in addition to Stage 4 entry requirements.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
Where appropriate mixed discipline team working will be encouraged.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 Cross, N. 1997. Engineering Design Methods, Wiley.
2 Pugh, S. 1995. Total Design, Addison Wesley.
3 Roy, R et al. 1995. Product Design & Technological Innovation, Open University.

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