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Computer Aided Visualisation (H1036)

Computer Aided Visualisation

Module H1036

Module details for 2024/25.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 4

Module Outline

This module is an introduction to the fundamentals of computer-aided design software and its relevance, limitations, and application within the product design industry and the design development process. This module is divided into two parts and covers software programs such as: “Solidworks and Adobe Dimension.

Introduction to the basic tools, techniques, and operations will be given as a starting point to master each program, the student will then practice the skills they have learned by being introduced to a hands-on project(s), the results of which will be presented and assessed at the end of each introductory topic.

Library

SolidWorks For Dummies: Authors - Greg Jankowski , Richard Doyle. ISBN-10: 0470129786 / ISBN-13: 978-0470129784. Publisher - Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
SolidWorks Bible: Authors - Alex R. Ruiz Gabi. ISBN-10 0470554819 ISBN-13: 978-0470554814. Publisher - Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated.
SolidWorks 2011 Tutorial: Author - David C. Planchard. ISBN: 1585036315. Publisher: SDC Publications.
Adobe InDesign CS5 on Demand - Steve Johnson
Real World Adobe InDesign CS5 - Olav Martin Kvern, David Blatner, Bob Bringhurst
Adobe Photoshop CS5 Classroom in a Book (Classroom in a Book) - Adobe Creative Team
Brilliant Photoshop CS5 - Steve Johnson

Module learning outcomes

Understand the basic fundamentals of the computer aided design software

Understand the relevance, limitations and application of the software within the product design industry

Apply and integrate their knowledge to support the design development process and problem solving

Use creativity to generate ideas, visualisations, concepts, proposals and solutions in response to set briefs and as a self-initiated activity

TypeTimingWeighting
Coursework100.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
ReportT2 Week 7 20.00%
ProjectA2 Week 2 50.00%
ReportT2 Week 11 30.00%
Timing

Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.

Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Spring SemesterPractical2 hours11111111111

How to read the week pattern

The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.

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