Course Details
Course Information Package
Course Unit Title | MODEL MAKING | ||||||||
Course Unit Code | AIND312 | ||||||||
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Number of ECTS credits allocated | 7 | ||||||||
Learning Outcomes of the course unit | By the end of the course, the students should be able to:
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Mode of Delivery | Face-to-face | ||||||||
Prerequisites | AIND105 | Co-requisites | NONE | ||||||
Recommended optional program components | NONE | ||||||||
Course Contents | Introduction to Design Organisation: Relation with client and professional codes of conduct. Analysis and organisation of basic design requirements. In situ work and experimentation. Advanced conceptual research: Thorough theoretical investigation and complex conceptual analysis. Conceptual presentation of the idea. Referencing and Bibliography systems and methods. Advanced presentation methods. Model making and 2D/3D presentation techniques and development of personal design styles. Technical development of complex concepts and adaptation to the client’s needs. Advanced Material Research. Exploration and research of new and innovative materials and implementation on the conceptual idea. Analysis of technical characteristics. Advanced Budget Analysis and Development. Market research, development of analytical budget sheets, advanced methods of costing and quantities calculating. | ||||||||
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods |
The taught part of course is delivered to the students by means of lectures, conducted with the help of computer presentations. Students’ site visits are also required as well as personal interviews with client. Lectures are complemented with studio work on model making and 2D/3D illustration techniques, technical drawings and budget analysis. Students are also required to make market research and explore, analyse and present new materials and construction techniques as well as their costing. | ||||||||
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Language of instruction | English | ||||||||
Work placement(s) | NO |