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Product DesignProgramme HandbookDesign Section 15|16School of Arts and MediaTeesside University

Wanting to be a product designer means that you care about thefuture, you have a very creative and inquisitive nature, you loveproblem solving, you question the things that we use every day andyou enjoy a challenge.At Teesside we have two courses designed to help you reach yourgoal. If you are more concerned with the visual aesthetic, the enduser and ergonomic aspects of product design, then theBA ( Hons) Product Design course is the one for you. But if youwant to know how things work and how they are produced and youare keen to learn about the more technical issues involved in thedesign process, then the BSc (Hons) Product Design course is theright choice.Either way, Product Design at Teesside will help you pursue acareer which enriches the world around us and make a difference inthe way we live.

The School of Arts & Media Welcome to your Programme Mark Freary Programme Leader‘The School of Arts & Media is a diverse and Product Designers generate concepts and and Third Year Tutorenterprising group, spanning practice-led subjects 01642342370like Art and Design and TV production as well produce 3D design proposals for manufacture [email protected] English Studies, History and Media Studies.We are committed to providing you with the very that reflect current and future trends in the way Peter Reidbest educational experience in a supportive Second Year Tutorenvironment.’ we live. They fuse creative and business skills 01642 342369 [email protected]‘We incorporate field trips, live projects and with an understanding of technologies andcompetitions into the curriculum, where possible, Paul Denisonto extend your knowledge and understanding human factors. NSa1utSi0orav0net%aisylfaS2Sc0ttuut1idod3enenntt First Year Tutorof your subject. The School has an excellent Product Design at Teesside has a long 01642 384085 reputation in a number of areas. The high quality [email protected] History and Art and Design courses has been tradition of educating leading designers whonationally recognised by the Quality Assurance Mark BeckwithAgency. English Studies was commended for the now work at the top of their field in all aspects Tutor‘positive learning experience’ enjoyed by English 01642 384674 students by the QAA.’ of industry, including car design, consumer [email protected]://www.tees.ac.uk/schools/sam/facilities.cfm electronics, furniture design and visualisation Emmanouil Chatzakis 1st Year Tutor for film and TV. [email protected] Your course focuses on creative ideas for the form of products and how they relate to You’ll find that we’re keen to help you consumer needs and tastes as well as their to make the most of your time here. environmental impact. You apply your creative This handbook is intended to give you skills to a variety of market-led design projects an overall idea of what to expect from such as transportation, furniture, lighting, your programme, especially your first consumer goods, toys, sports equipment and year. packaging. You nurture your creativity and develop the skills, knowledge and experience Any questions, please just ask one of needed to gain employment. your tutors...

How do I find my way around? Cook Building Athena Building Middlesbrough Tower Athena Student Library Product Design Studios The SAM ICT Help Desk School Office Building Union Cook Building Athena Building Floor 5 of Mbro Tower Floor 1 Ground Floor 9-5 Mondays to Thursdays Middlesbrough Aurora Opening hours are posted For all IT queries 9-4.30 Fridays Tower Hoiuse at the Cook entrance. 9-5 Mondays to Thursdays Phone: 01642 384019 9-4.30 Fridays The Design Workshops Phone: 01642 342488 Aurora House Cook Building [email protected] Ground Floor For borrowing Media For 3D modeling Out of hours IT helpline equipment such as 9-5 Mondays to Thursdays Phone: 0800 694 488 cameras and video 9-4.30 Fridays Text: 07781 482786 recorders. See the [email protected] Aurora House module for the procedure: https://eat.tees.ac.ukCook The Student The Student CentreBuilding Centre For support and advice on: Constantine finance, housing, disabilities, Building student health, counselling, careers, international student support and much more.. The Library Opening hours are posted on the Library web site: www.tees.ac.uk/lis

What is the TUSC and why do I need it? BUT... what if I lose it? The TUSC is your library card and University ID card. A lost TUSC card should Your TUSC will be issued by your School. Your Library be reported to Library borrower number is printed on the bottom right hand staff immediately. Phone corner of your TUSC. Set your PIN by visiting https:// (01642) 342100 or go to myaccess.tees.ac.uk/pcs the Library Information Desk. Use it to borrow and renew books in the Library Use it to renew and reserve books online (borrower You’ll be issued with a number and PIN) replacement card that has Use it to print and photocopy with the MyPrint system a new issue number on Use it to gain entry to buildings and studios it. Your old card will no longer be valid. There is a Keep your TUSC with you all the time . £5 fee for a replacement A TUSC lasts for the duration of your programme. Don’t lend your TUSC to anyone else as you are responsible for all items issued to your TUSC... But if you require someone to collect Library items on your behalf, you should give them your TUSC along with a signed letter of authority from yourself giving



How to succeed in your studiesDevelop the habit of learning Attend regularly How do I contact my module leaders if I can’tStudying at University is different. Although your All students are required to attend all formal teaching attend?lecturers will provide considerable support, the onus sessions, to engage with their studies, and to inform ato learn is placed firmly on you. Each module typically designated member of staff if they are unable to attend E-mail is the best method.has around 200 hours of ‘learning time’. Some of these classes. If you persistently fail to attend or to engage Remember that this musthours will be spent in timetabled sessions with tutors. with your studies the University reserves the right to be done via your UniversityThe remaining learning time is for you to use to work withdraw you and report your withdrawal to external e-mail account to ensureindependently on your assignments and to deepen your authorities (e.g. SLC, UKBA) as necessary. your message is not filteredunderstanding of the subject. International students should be aware that it is a as spam. condition of your visa that you attend all your classesGeneral Regulations and maintain contact with the University. You will If the telephone is your only therefore be required to sign in regularly throughout means of communication youThese are mainly regulations and policies that apply your studies, to ensure compliance with UKBA can contact the School Officeto all members of the University community, such as regulations. We will supply you with more information (01642) 384019 and ask forhealth and safety procedures, emergency procedures, when you arrive. a message to be sent to eachour Equal Opportunities Policy, A Guide to of the module leaders youPromoting a Mutually Respectful University Community, What if I’m having difficulties? are due to see that day.and the University’s statement on how we communicatewith students. All students are required to attend all formal teaching What should I do if my sessions, to engage with their studies, and to inform a contact details change?The University regulations that apply to students can be designated member of staff if they are unable to attendfound online: classes. Your current term time andtees.ac.uk/sections/about/policies.cfm. If you are ill, and not able to attend classes or holiday addresses must be scheduled contact hours, you should inform the School on file to avoid any important Reception desk by telephone before 10am. You should messages going astray. do this on every day of your illness. Please e-mail the School If you are an international student, this will also apply if Office with any changes: you are going to miss a required sign-in session. [email protected]. Please note that if you are ill for five days or more, you will be required to provide a note from your doctor, And if you change your certifying your illness. mobile number, please keep us informed.

Who do I contact if I need support? Disabilities Support Academic Support If you have a disability or have a special need that may affect your study or assessment, the University If you are experiencing provides confidential help and support. For instance, difficulty coping with the many of our creative arts and design students are material in any module, dyslexic and benefit from this support. Specialist staff please explain the in University Student Services assess the disability or problem to the Module learning difficulties to ensure that appropriate support or Leader. It is primarily allowances are provided. the Module Team’s responsibility to deal with In the first instance, students who require special these difficulties. If you needs provision should contact the Design Specific can’t resolve the problem Needs Coordinator, Mark Beckwith: in this way, then you can [email protected]. approach your Year Tutor or Programme leader. Mark will make arrangements for expert assessment of needs, and be able to communicate agreed An issue of general arrangements to relevant teaching staff in the School. concern can be raised at If you require special needs provision you are also the Staff-Student Liaison advised to discuss your situation with your Programme Meetings, through your Leader. Confidentiality is always respected. class representative and, if appropriate, at the Declaring your needs will be to your advantage. Programme Board. The aim is to enable you to participate fully in your programme through additional support that may be in the form of finance, equipment and/or a helper. Please see: http://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/studentsupport/ Sean Hughes Vice President Philips Healthcare

Financial advice Student Health Service Introducing Ellen...Our finance advisers are available throughout the year The Student Health “My name is Ellen Robins. As Student Support Officerto give you advice and information on money matters. Service has a registered within SAM it is my role to support students through anyWhether it’s about tuition fees, grants, student loans or nurse who can provide problems or issues they are experiencing which maywelfare benefits, they can offer guidance and help with confidential advice impact on their time at Teesside.any difficulties which arise. They can also help you to about any health-relatedapply to the funding schemes we administer, such as problems that you may Starting University can seem quite daunting as therethe Access to Learning Fund. have. Where appropriate, will be lots of information, new people to meet and newContact the Student Support Unit on 01642 342297 treatment is available things to learn. I am available to all students withinor e-mail [email protected]. and drop-in clinics are SAM to discuss any concerns or queries, no matter how held daily. Advice on small or large. health matters can be sought from the University I am not an academic member of staff but I am Student Health Advisor: available to talk through concerns or answer questions Phone 01642 343202. that students may be unwilling or reluctant to discuss with their personal tutor, and can initiate contact with A student counselling departments, individuals or organisations as required. service is available. More I am also available for a chat or a coffee for anyone details of these and similar wanting support. services are available at http://www.tees.ac.uk/ I am based in the main office on 5th floor of sections/studentsupport/ Middlesbrough Tower Block and am available Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning.” Email: [email protected] Phone: 01642 384087



Course Reps Student ProtocolCourse representatives are a point of contact for any The University produces a Student Protocol in which itstudent enrolled on a programme and are elected by sets out the contractual relationship between you andstudents from each programme.They represent the the University.views of students to the University and to the Students’Union through the School representatives. Course The Protocolis supplied to all students beforerepresentatives can raise any concerns they may have registration and is also available on our website.or share ideas and best practice across the University. The Protocol includes sections on:This year our representatives were instrumental in • the contractual relationship between you and therestructuring the delivery of our level 4 project modules. University • the University’s promise to youAll course representatives receive support, advice, • your obligations as a studentguidance and training from the Students’ Union. • notification of key regulations • the duration of the Protocol.For more information about course representatives visithttp://www.tees-su.org.uk/content/725313/course_rep- If you have not received a copy of this document,resentatives/, contact the Representation department please contact your School (or college) office oron 01642 342247 or email: representation@tees-su. Academic Registry. You can also accessorg.uk. the Protocol at http://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/stud/ handbook/student_protocol.cfm

This programme aims: to provide a broad andprogressive education in Product Design; to prepare youfor a career as a product designer and problem solverwithin a range of design and business contexts witha particular emphasis on form and usability; to enableyou to develop and communicate creative approaches todesign proposals; to enable you to acquire and developknowledge of a user-centred approach to productdesign; to enable you to evaluate products in culturaland professional contexts to inform your practice anddevelop your critical abilities; to enable you to acquireand develop transferable skills in order to createor respond to career opportunities or to undertakefurther study; to foster your commitment to your ownintellectual and personal development.

What will I be doing this academic year? Over the next few pages you’ll get a broad overview of the structure of the whole programme during 2013-14. You’ll receive a copy of your own year’s timetable from your Year Tutor. You’ll also be able to see a detailed timetable for each module on the virtual learning site: e@t. Your tutors will keep you informed of any updates as the year progresses.

How will I learn? Project-based learning Seminars Individual Tutorials Projects form the basis of your learning and provide Seminars enable structured discussion and analysis Individual tutorials take a wide range of experience in various areas of the to take place between groups of students and a tutor. place with one student discipline. This is the basic form of staff/student contact Seminars are interactive and they facilitate the free discussing their work or and the projects vary in length and focus, depending exchange of ideas through which you learn the process their general progress and on the material being covered. Staff will monitor, of argument and reason. At times you may be asked to pastoral situation with one encourage, advise and guide you through your work present a short, researched talk on a particular subject, member of staff. and there are many opportunities for peer discussion. after which the group will discuss the matters raised. Group Tutorials Lectures and briefings Skills workshops Group tutorials consist of Lectures and briefings are used to impart knowledge You’ll be introduced to essential techniques small groups of students to larger groups. These tend to be tutor-led and aim to and processes during workshops that include and a tutor discussing inform, inspire and engage. But don’t expect just to sit demonstrations and the opportunity to practice new individual student’s project and listen! These types of learning are not passive and skills in the context of project briefs. work or team efforts. include note-taking, question and answers and/or small These are interactive, and group debate. They are usually illustrated by a wide are intended to promote range of media. the exchange of ideas, brainstorming, analytical skills and feedback on project work. Group tutorials normally occur at regular intervals during the course of a project. Dan WalkerConcept Artist/illustrator Film and TV

Presentations Personal Development Planning (PDP) e@tThe confidence and skills One of the great strengths of your programme is therequired to give effective way that it enables you to make sense of your learning e@t is the University’spresentations are acquired through personal development planning. PDP sessions Virtual Learningover the whole duration of are embedded at every level of learning. For this you’ll Environment, accessedyour programme. These keep a personal, illustrated progress file to record your through the internet:skills are useful in many goals and reflections on your progress towards them, https://eat.tees.ac.ukwalks of life and contribute in the context of your career aspirations and yourgreatly to the usefulness developing knowledge of professional practice. PDP You’ll be introduced toof your degree in many also involves regular portfolio reviews with your tutors… e@t early in your firstareas of employment. academic year. It will Portfolio Reviews be used during your At key points throughout your whole programme programme in various you’ll present and discuss examples of your work at ways; for example a portfolio review. This enables you to reflect critically keeping you in touch on your achievement across projects and modules, with programme and using the various types of feedback you have received module information, on your work. The portfolio review also helps you to online discussions, wikis, prepare for ‘portfolio surgeries’ offered to graduates by blogs, useful links, online professional designers. assessment and also copies of module briefs/ Independent learning handbooks will be held This is a very important part of degree level work. Your there. success will depend on your ability to develop the skills that will enable you to learn independently, using your It is therefore important own initiative and resourcefulness to achieve your that you actively engage goals. in the use of the e@t environment. You’ll be expected check for postings on a daily basis.

4Level Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 0 Intro & briefing Welcome Week Intro Design Projects 1: 1 Intro Presentations Form and Function 2 Briefing Workshop Induction Online PDP Feedback Portfolio hand-in 40 credits 3 Workshop Induction Hand-in 4 Assessment Workshop Induction Hand-in Design Projects 2: 5 Briefing Consumer Products 6 Workshop Induction Presentations 40 credits 7 Assessment Workshop Induction Feedback 8 Briefing Workshop Induction Manufacturing and Ma- 9 terials 1 10 Assessment Winter Break: tthree weeks 20 credits 11 Briefing Online PDP TRAD and CAD: Design 12 Bank Holiday Visualisation 13 Assessment Factory visit Presentations 20 credits 14 Portfolio Review Factory visit Feedback 15 Bank Holiday 16 Presentations 17 Feedback 18 19 20 21 22 23 Case Study Spring Break: three weeks 24 Case Study 25 Case Study Online PDP 26 Case Study 27 Hand-in Presentations Hand-in 28 Feedback Portfolio Review 29 Creative Arts Week: Design Exhibitions

What will I learn in the first year ?The first year is at Level 4 (Foundation and Orientation).Your first year establishes a basic range of knowledge and skills from which more advanced creative, technical and conceptual abilities will develop.On successful completion of Level 4 you’ll have gained the required 120 credits by passing the following modules:Design Projects 1: Form and Function Manufacturing and Materials 140 credits 20 creditsThe product designer is concerned with the form of The module is designed to give you a basica product constrained by materials, manufacture, understanding and appreciation of the manufacturingergonomics and visual criteria underpinned by techniques used across Product Design so that you’llknowledge of a range of contextual factors. This module be able to specify suitable materials and processes forintroduces creative and imaginative approaches to making components or products.problem solving. It covers the core skills required tocreate and convert ideas into forms that other people TRAD and CAD: Design Visualisationcan understand. 20 credits. The communication of information is fundamental to the design process, particularly in the form of drawings,Design Projects 2: Consumer Products illustrations and models. This module introduces you to40 credits the range of traditional methods and digital tools usedThis module introduces product development for modelling, drawing and illustrating product designtechniques and creative principles as part of a proposals.consumer-led approach to design. You’ll learn abouthow to bring to the market any consumer product, Part time studentsbrand or service. You’ll begin to integrate marketing If you are enrolled as a part-time student you canand research principles into your design project work undertake up to 100 credits in any one academic yearthrough a series of progressively more complex over a maximum of six years.projects. You’ll also have the opportunity to prototypeand test aspects of your design development work.

5Level Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 0 Portfolio reviewsws Welcome Week Design Projects 3: New 1 Portfolio reviewsws Intro Intro Product Development 2 Intro & briefing Online PDP 40 credits 3 4 Presentations Design Projects 4: 5 Feedback Design for Industry 6 40 credits 7 Briefing 8 Design Contexts 9 Assessment Presentations Hand -in 20 credits 10 Briefing Feedback Winter Break: three weeks 11 Computer Aided Briefing Online PDP Product Design 12 20 credits 13 Assessment Presentations Intro & briefing Feedback 14 15 Assessment Presentations 16 Briefing Feedback 17 18 Bank Holiday 19 20 Assessment 21 Bank Holiday 22 Hand -in Spring Break: three weeks 24 Online PDP Hand -in 25 26 Presentations Portfolio Review Portfolio Review 27 Feedback Creative Arts Week: Design Exhibitions 28 29

What will I learn in the second year ?Your second year is at Level 5 (Development and Exploration)The second year enables you to take more personal initiative as you explore and experiment to develop a more specialised portfolio in your chosen area(s).On successful completion of Level 5 you’ll have gained another 120 credits by passing the modules listed on this page.You’ll then have 240 credits in total, enabling you to progress to Level 6.Design Projects 3: New Product Development Design Contexts (BA)40 credits 20 creditsHere you’ll undertake projects that develop your This module is designed to help you understand theknowledge and skills in project management, research issues, theories, debates and contexts which connectmethods, the design process, manufacturing and taking with product design You’ll explore debates aboutthe needs of end-users into account. In particular you’ll postmodernism, emotional design, sustainability,focus on new product development and the ways in interaction, product-service systems and the impactswhich designers work with external clients and as part of new technologies and materials. You’ll also developof teams. your skills in research and written communication.Design Projects 4: Design for Industry Computer Aided Product Design40 credits 20 creditsThis module further develops knowledge and This module develops your digital knowledge and skills,understanding of the product design process and particularly in terms of 3D geometry to show the formrange of activities undertaken by product designers. of an object and its component parts as well as how itIt concludes with a significant project that draws is assembled. This information is used for marketing,your design skills together and gives you more manufacture and the making of rapid prototypes andindependence in preparation for work at the next level. you’ll learn about a variety of techniques.Manufacturing and Materials 2 (BSc) Part time students20 credits If you are enrolled as a part-time student you can undertake up to 100 credits in any one academic yearThis module aims to develop the student’s understanding of over a maximum of six years.current manufacturing processes and the materials involvedin these processes. Students are encouraged to developan integrated approach to the selection of manufacturingprocesses and materials consistent with current best practice.Students will also be encouraged to consider alternativematerials and manufacturing methods in order to reduce costsand natural resource consumption

6Level Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 0 Intro & briefing Welcome Week Design for External 1 Bank Holiday Intro Evaluation 2 Bank Holiday Intro Tutorials 20 credits 3 Careers Tutorials 4 Careers Tutorials Final Project: Product 5 Tutorials Design 6 Careers Tutorials 60 credits 7 Tutorials Writing Design 8 Careers Research Presentation Draft hand-in 20 credits 9 Marking 10 PF Review Marking Professional Skills 11 Tutorials 20 credits PF Review 12 Tutorials 13 Dissertation Week Tutorials 14 Tutorials 15 Graduate Final hand-in 16 17 Hand-in 1 18 19 Design Interim Critique 20 21 Winter Break: three weeks 22 Design 23 24 Design Final Presentation 25 26 Intro & briefing Design 27 28 Dissertation Week 29 Hand-in 2 Hand-in 3 Spring Break: three weeks Presentation & Assessment Creative Arts Week: Design Exhibitions

What will I learn in the third year ?Your third year is at Level 6 (Consolidation and Expertise)The emphasis is on building your expertise and professional understanding as you work more independently towards your chosen career.On successful completion of Level 6 you’ll have gained another 120 credits by passing the modules listed on this page.You’ll then have the 360 credits required for an honours degree.Design for External Evaluation Final Project: Product Design20 credits 60 creditsThis module is based on project work which responds Here you’ll design and prototype a product suitableto competition briefs, both national and international. It for manufacture which is underpinned by a sounddevelops the skills required to produce unambiguous, understanding of the user, business and technicalinformative and visually compelling work for a range issues that relate to it. The choice of project andof external situations, where the designer may not be associated brief comes from you, with advice from staff,available to help explain the solution verbally. so as to be pertinent to your interests and/or career aspirations. The realisation of the project is throughWriting Design physical and digital models, associated visual material20 credits and a technical report.Here you’ll carry out extended independent researchon a topic of personal interest within the field of productdesign. The aim is to promote in-depth understandingthrough research and critical analysis. You’ll presentyour findings in a negotiated final format, such as a longessay (dissertation) or pieces of journalism.Professional Skills Part time students20 credits If you are enrolled as a part-time student you canThis module seeks to develop your knowledge and undertake up to 100 credits in any one academic yearunderstanding of the changing role of designers and the over a maximum of six years.ways they work. It encourages you to reflect on yourpersonal development and career aspirations and you’llproduce a range of self-promotional material to aid youin gaining employment.

How will I be assessed?There are no exams on your programme; the work you Design Projects Essays and exercisesproduce is the work that will be assessed. There are two Projects are a key form of assessment. For these you’ll Other forms of written assignment include researchmain classes of assessment: formative and summative. need to show your design development work as well packs of short exercises (e.g. magazine articles, re- as your finished proposals and solutions. Development views, glossaries, analyses, blogs), essays and a longerSummative assessments are marked and the work typically includes sketchbooks, digital portfo- contextual research project in the final year.mark counts towards the final module mark. lios and sometimes prototypes, with annotations that demonstrate your research findings and your thought Progress fileFormative assessment is sometimes used to aid your processes and decision-making as you develop, test You’ll also produce an illustrated progress file as part oflearning. This is where you are set an assignment that and evaluate your ideas. the very important ‘personal and professional develop-receives either a mark or some feedback but does not ment planning’ you’ll undertake throughout your time oncount towards the final module mark. Reports the programme. This will include self-reflection on your Sometimes you’ll be asked for project reports to show work in the context of your career aspirations. It also the design process in the context of client and user enables you to receive credit for the efforts you make to requirements and your understanding of the broader engage in extra-curricular activities such as volunteer- contexts of the assignment. ing, mentoring, organising trips, making personal study visits, entering competitions etc. Project critiques The critique (or ‘crit’) is Career-related material an assessed presentation Your developing portfolio of project work will be key to of your design work. securing career opportunities but you’ll also produce an This is your opportunity assessed cv to support this in your second year and a to positively present and personal web site in year three. explain your creative ideas and solutions to tutors and peers and receive valuable and immediate feedback.

What do I need to know about handing in my work for assessment?Module Leaders will explain exactly what you need If you are unclear about Extensions Resubmissionto hand in for each module. You’ll be asked for digital this information or feel In exceptional cases it may be possible to grant If you have submitted ancopies of all work in addition to printed work and/or you are at risk of not extensions to submission deadlines at the discretion of in-course assessmentprototypes where applicable. Samples of submitted being able to attempt any the Module Leader (up to one week) or the Assistant by the defined hand-inwork will be kept by your tutors. It is always important to assessment you should Dean (more than one week). Requests must be deadline and are deemedkeep back-up copies of your work. contact a member of submitted to the Module Leader before the hand-in by the Module Leader academic staff (module date. Forms are at the reception desk of the School not to have passed theAn Assessment Board meets at the end of the teacher, programme Office on the 5th floor of Middlesbrough Tower. Please assessment (but it isacademic year to look at all your marks and decide leader or personal tutor) consult the Student Handbook for details: considered that you havewhether you can progress, resit or repeat study. The for further advice before http://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/stud/handbook/ made a genuine attempt),Assessment Board will take into account whether you the hand-in date as there you may be allowed tohave attempted all assessments. It is much more likely are a variety of ways in Mitigating Circumstances undertake further work onto give you an opportunity to take resits or repeat study which support can be If you believe that your academic work or assessment the assessment prior toif you have attempted all assessments. It is less likely to given. has been affected detrimentally by special the work being formallygive you this opportunity if there are some assessments circumstances, you may apply to the School’s considered by a Modulewhich you did not attempt at the first opportunity. Mitigating Circumstances Board. Application forms Assessment Board. are available from the School Office. Completed forms Only one resubmissionKey points must be returned to the School office, with supporting opportunity is possible for documentary evidence (e.g. Medical Certificates). any in-course assessmentAlways submit something for every assessment. Please consult the regulations on this in Student component. Handbook for further details:You must attempt all assessments at the first opportunity. http://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/stud/handbook/You must do each assessment (essay, project, report,portfolio etc.) for every module. You should do this even ifyou don’t think you can fully complete them.You do not have an automatic right to resit or to repeat ayear of study.

How will my marks be decided?Your work is assessed in terms of its ability to How will I receive feedback on my work? Where can I find the University’s assessmentdemonstrate the learning outcomes for the module. Your learning is supported by regular group tutorials regulations?You’ll see the exact assessment criteria in each module and project critiques where formative feedback is given Your progression from Level 4 to Level 5 and from Levelhandbook. The levels of achievement are categorized by peers and tutors so that you can improve your work 5 to Level 6, and your graduation and classification,in percentages. in progress. are all subject to satisfying the University’s assessment and progression regulations. These regulations areMarks at module level Feedback on work for summative assessment is available on the University Website: given in electronic form for ease of access. You will70 -100% Excellent receive this within 20 working days after the hand-in http://www.tees.ac.uk/docs/ deadline, sometimes sooner, although any reference to index.cfm?folder=student%2060 - 69% Very good marks will always be provisional until confirmed by the regulations&name=Assessment%20Regulations Assessment Board in the Summer.50 - 59% Good Click on ‘Academic Regulations’ where you will find You’ll be expected to reflect critically on your ‘Framework for assessment, Award and Progression40 - 49% Adequate achievement across projects and modules during Regulations’. There is also a section explaining ‘personal and professional development’ tutorials and ‘Assessment Review’ Regulations and student0 - 39% Not good enough to achieve a pass portfolio reviews where you’ll be able to make use of complaints procedures. If you have any difficulty the various types of feedback you have received on accessing or understanding the information, please doHow marks are used in degree classification your work. discuss this with one of your tutors.The final degree classification is formulated as follows:70 -100% 1st Class Honours60 - 69% 2nd Class Honours Upper Division (2:1)50 - 59% 2nd Class Honours Lower Division (2:2)40 - 49% 3rd Class Honours

Who owns the rights to my work?External Examiners In common with other Higher Education Institutions, out, in full, in the Student IP Policy. This Policy, alongStudents often ask questions about how we know that undergraduate and taught master’s degree students with the University’s Regulations, can be found on thetheir degree is broadly of the same standard as degrees own the intellectual property rights in the work that Student pages of the University Website: http://www.awarded for similar courses by other universities. In the they produce for their programmes of study. However, tees.ac.uk/docs/index.cfm?folder=student%20regula-UK we have a system called external examining, which there are limited exceptions to this, and these are set tionsis one of several ways that we confirm that standardsare met. An external Examiner is generally anexperienced lecturer from another university who offersan independent view as to whether the work of studentson the course is of the correct standard. The ExternalExaminer does this by looking at a sample of work (e.g.assignments, exam answers, dissertations), discussingthe work with your lecturers and attending theassessment boards to endorse results. They thenproduce an annual report which tells us about anyconcerns they have and any good practice they haveidentified. The External Examiners’ reports are madeavailable to student representatives and Schoolrepresentatives. You can also request the relevantExternal Examiner report for your course by emailing:[email protected] main External Examiner for Product Design isGordon Young and he works at Sheffield HallamUniversity. Sometimes your modules may have adifferent External Examiner and your module leader canprovide details, on request. Please note that studentsare not permitted to contact External Examiners directlyand External Examiners will not respond to anycommunication from individual students. If you haveany concerns about your course, then please speak toyour programme leader.

Academic Misconduct: essential reading!What follows is only a brief summary of the University’s Academic misconduct is defined by the University as If suspected of academic misconduct, you will beprocedure and should be read in conjunction with the any activity or attempted activity which gives an unfair required to attend either an informal or formal meet-Regulations relating to Academic Misconduct (Taught advantage to one or more students over their peers and ing and if subsequently found guilty, you will receiveComponents and Programmes) available at: is treated very seriously. a penalty, the most serious of which can be exclusionwww.tees.ac.uk/docs/index.cfm?folder=student%20 from the University. The processes and penalties areregulations&name=Academic%20Regulations To ensure that students are treated fairly and equitably, described in Appendix 2 of the Regulations. If you are academic misconduct is divided into the following three found guilty of academic misconduct after the end ofYou are strongly recommended to read those Regula- types: your programme, any award that you have receivedtions. They provide a detailed explanation of academic may be withdrawn. This can be done after you havemisconduct, the procedures which must be followed Academic Negligence graduated.when an academic misconduct offence is suspected This is regarded as the least serious offence and coversand the possible penalties. first time minor offences. It includes plagiarism that is The University has an Exceptional Cases Procedure, small in scale, not related to the work of other students, which can be used when it is suspected that a piece ofIn order to avoid academic misconduct, the University is and which is considered to have resulted from igno- work submitted by a student is not their own work. Youcommitted to continually educating its students on how rance or carelessness. could be interviewed to determine the authorship ofto develop good academic practice and writing skills. work. You are therefore strongly advised to retainThe following support is available and it is recommend- Academic Malpractice materials used in developing work.ed that you take advantage of this: This covers extensive paraphrasing of material with no acknowledgement of the source, systematic failure to The Learning HubAdvice and guidance from The Link based in the reference, submitting work which has already been sub- Our Learning Hub is on the ground floor of the Library.Students’ Union and/or Student Services: mitted for another assignment, and subsequent cases We offer guidance to all students on developing theirhttp://www.utsu.org.uk/thelink/content/117945/advice/ of Academic Negligence. skills as independent learners and on related areas including maths and statistics. Drop-in workshops onBriefings on academic misconduct provided at student Academic Cheating topics such as referencing, finding information and writ-induction events and during relevant modules This is regarded at the most serious offence and covers ing essays are available throughout the year. Learning Plagiarism in dissertations/final year projects/taught Hub staff collaborate with your School to ensure that doctorate modules, collusion with other students, theft, you have in-depth help available to you. commissioning/purchasing work, falsification of results/ data, and all examination irregularities. Online information on topics such as referencing, academic writing and information literacy can be accessed online: lis.tees.ac.uk. T: 01642 342100

DO DON’T √ Familiarise yourself with the Academic Misconduct X Cut and paste (or reproduce) chunks of material regulations and the penalties that can be incurred. from electronic sources or books/articles. Even if you acknowledge the source, material not stated as being a √ Make sure that you know how to correctly acknowl- direct quotation will make you vulnerable to an accusa- tion of academic misconduct. edge other people’s work or opinions, and get feedback from your Tutor on whether or not you are doing this X Loan your work to other students. If it is then copied, correctly. you may be accused of academic misconduct. √ Take care when making notes from books or arti- X Borrow work from current or previous students. cles. Always keep a record of whether your notes are a paraphrase of the source or a direct quotation, so that Submit the same work for different assessments. you don’t inadvertently include quotes without proper acknowledgement. (This is a frequently cited reason X Get someone else to do your work. Essay-writing students give when accused of academic misconduct.) web sites don’t always keep their promises and have √ Seek support from your Module or Programme been known to inform universities of students who have purchased work. Leader if you are experiencing difficulties in completing your work on time. √ Check your work for accidental plagiarism using the Turnitin software.Marek Reichman Design Director Aston Martin

What kind of resources will I be able to use?PC STUDIO: Cook Building Room CK3.01 Digital Printing / PhotocopyingA 30-workstation PC studio, designed specifically for You can make photocopies and also print proofs ofCAD use. All computers are of high specification with your work using the “MyPrint” system that is standardDVD writer/CD-RW combo optical drives and 20” moni- throughout the University. Charges are currently:tors. The PC studio is also equipped with an interactive • 3p per mono A4whiteboard, scanners and a printer. • 6p per mono A3 • 9p per colour A4System Software • 18p per colour A3• Windows 7 Use your TUSC card to collect your printing, havingApplication Software first credited your account in the Library or by using• Autodesk 3ds Max 2011 one of the self-service units around campus using• SolidWorks 2010-11 cash or a credit/debit card. In addition to this you can• SketchUp Pro 7 top up your MyPrint account on line at• Adobe CS5 Design Premium http://unishop.tees.ac.uk.• AutoCAD , Architectural Edition 2011• Corel Draw Graphics Suite X3 Collect your printing from any “MyPrint” printer in the• Microsoft Office Professional 2010 University. These are nearest to the Design studios:• Microsoft Project Professional 2010 First floor of the Athena Building (mono and colour) First floor of the Cook Building (mono)Studio PCs Third floor of the Cook Building (colour)There are also PCs with the same spec available in theProduct Design and Spatial Design studios. There are also A3 colour and A4 B&W copiers in Athena Room A1.05 for more specialized use. For these you buy payment cards from the Finance Office (Main Tower) at a cost of £3.00 for 50 units. Large scale printing is available in the Athena Building – please see the Arts & Media helpdesk (ground floor reception of the Athena Building) for individual prices and specifications.

Cook Building Design WorkshopsModel making is an integral part of the designprogrammes and specialist facilities and equipmentare available to enable you to work with materialssuch as wood, metal and plastics.The role of Rapid Prototyping is being developedusing solid modelling software, FDM output and 3,4,5axis machining. There is also a capability to laser andmechanically etch and cut hand drawn and computerproduced artwork. Laser scanning of large and small3D objects is available.A team of highly skilled technical staff with specialistexpertise undertake specific roles and are availablethroughout the workshops to ensure safe practice.Before you can use the workshop facilities you’ll needto attend a health and safety induction.

What about the Library?The Library and Information Services (L&IS) University Library The main Library is situated on Southfield Road inhttp://lis.tees.ac.uk (01642) 342100 Middlesbrough next to the Students’ Union Building. There is also a library at the Darlington campus. [email protected] of facilities available can be found here: http://lis.tees. ac.uk/darlingtonLibrary & Information Services (L&IS) seeks to providea high quality service based upon an extensive Opening hourscollections of print and electronic resources, inspiring Library opening times are posted on the Library webspaces for learning and support from qualified staff. site at http://lis.tees.ac.uk/opening To make the most of the Personal Identification Number (PIN)services available to you You need your PIN to borrow and renew items, checkcontact the Arts & Media your loans, reserve and renew on or off-campus. Youteam in the Library can set up your PIN by visiting https://myaccess.tees. ac.uk/pcsJane Burke (01642) [email protected] Sonley (01642) [email protected] Marflitt (01642) [email protected]

Layout of the Library Floor 2The Library provides varied study spaces in silent, quiet • quiet study zoneand group study areas, and over 400 networked PCs. • books and audio visual material (e.g. DVDs) betweenYou can connect to the University’s Wi-Fi network. TheLibrary has four floors: shelf numbers 600-999 • bookable group roomsGround Floor • PC areas• social learning zone for informal study and networking • MyPrint hub: A4 and A3 photocopying, printing and• bookable learning pods and the Hive• self-service machines to borrow, renew and return scanning • information desk where staff are available to answer books• Touchdown PCs available for 20 minutes for quick your queries • individual study rooms access to printing and emails etc.• Learning Hub (http://lis.tees.ac.uk/learninghub/ ) Floor 3 • silent zone for individual study where staff can answer questions about referencing, • print journals literature searching and refer you for additional academic skills support• iZone for general enquiries• MyPrint hub: A4 and A3 photocopying, printing and scanning• Learning CaféFloor 1• group zone for quiet discussion and collaborative learning• books and audio visual material (e.g. DVDs) between shelf numbers 001-599• bookable group rooms and group PCs• PC areas• MyPrint hub: A4 and A3 photocopying, printing and scanning• individual study rooms

Learning resources for Product Design ReferencingReading lists for your modules may be accessed via It is important that when you carry out a piece ofE-Learning@Tees. research for an essay, project or an assignment youThe online LibGuide for Product Design http://tees. include details of any sources of information you havelibguides.com/productdesign is the best place to start used. Whenever you quote from or paraphrase workto discover the resources that are available. You will written by another author, you must acknowledge thatbe using a variety of print or online resources, such as you have done so. The process is made up of twoe-books, e-journals and databases which are available parts:both on and off campus using your ICT username andpassword. 1. Citation: the acknowledgement in your text, giving brief details of the work (e.g. Jones, 2008, p.10).Use the Catalogue to find out about the books that areavailable from the Library. You can access this both 2. Reference list: the list of references at the end ofonline from the Library homepage (http://lis.tees.ac.uk) your work. These should include the full informationand at Catalogue points on all of the Library floors. for you citations so that readers can easily identify and locate each piece of work that you have used.The Learning Hub It is important that these are consistent, correct andThe Learning Hub offers guidance to all students on completedeveloping their skills as independent learners. Sup-port includes advice at the Learning Hub desk, drop-in You will be using the Harvard system of referencing.Succeed@Tees workshops, one-to-one tutorials and Details of this are given on the Product Designonline resources. Guidance is available on a wide vari- LibGuide, where you will also find a link to ‘Cite Themety of academic skills, for example literature searching,referencing, writing and maths.

Supporting YouHelp is available so that you can get the most from theLibrary:• Staff at the Learning Hub, Information Desk and iZone are available to answer queries and help you ind the information you require. Staff are also on duty throughout the Library to assist you.• Sessions to enable you to develop your skills in literature searching can be arranged.• All students are welcome to attend the Succeed@Tees workshops which develop academic skills. Details are available from the Library web site.• A great deal of information is available from the Library web site at http://lis.tees.ac.uk Working Together Our aim is to provide you with the learning resources and a study environment to help support you in your studies at University. To enable all users to benefit fully from L&IS, we need your active co-operation to ensure that we can deliver this aim. The Library’s regulations and policies can be viewed at: http://lis.tees.ac.uk/regulations

What should I be able to do by the end of my programme?The intended learning outcomes of the BA Hons In terms of your knowledge and understanding, In terms of your practical and professionalProduct Design programme are listed here. When you you should be able to: skills you should be able to:graduate this is the kind of information that will beneeded for potential employers. • Negotiate, plan, undertake and evaluate a self- • Employ effective working practices in the managed major project relevant to the subject appropriate use of materials, methods, Tom Crisp discipline with appropriate critical and contextual technologies and ethical strategies associated with Design Director criteria the subject discipline Design Partners San Francisco • Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of product • Manage a project through to completion with limited design which encompasses an understanding of the supervision or direction. market, users, trends and issues. • Define the parameters of the brief and respond • Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of product accordingly through the use of a well grounded design which encompasses a well-developed design process. understanding of design methods, observation and experimentation • Apply resourcefulness and initiative to identify opportunities for professional practice. • Demonstrate a well-developed understanding of the relationship between form, function and aesthetics • Manage and use appropriate methods of communication to develop and articulate ideas and In terms of your cognitive and intellectual information development, you should be able to: • Demonstrate creativity and aesthetic understanding • Make independent judgements through synthesis of a variety of sources utilizing skills in research, And in terms of skills that can be transferred information retrieval and evaluation to many different kinds of careers, you should be able to: • Confidently assess and apply information and experiences through reflection, review and • Plan, manage and evaluate new found knowledge evaluation, to articulate reasoned arguments in and skills as part of a lifelong learning strategy, response to the critical judgement of self and identifying personal strengths and needs others. • Demonstrate both employment potential and ability • Demonstrate and apply intellectual flexibility and to manage future professional development openness to new ideas with an ability to refine them through a range of techniques • Confidently apply a range of ideas and methods for communicating visual, oral and written information • Confidently generate and evaluate ideas and proposals independently and/or collaboratively in • Apply appropriate numerical skills in a range of response to complex scenarios contexts. • Demonstrate confidence in the selection and use of appropriate IT tools for different tasks • Interact effectively with others, identifying the factors that enhance group processes and • team-working



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