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Product Design Programme Handbook

Design Section

School of Arts and MediaTeesside University

2012/13

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Wanting to be a product designer means that you care about the future, you have a very creative and inquisitive nature, you love problem solving, you question the things that we use every day and you enjoy a challenge. At Teesside we have two courses designed to help you reach your goal. If you are more concerned with the visual aesthetic, the end user and ergonomic aspects of product design, then the BA ( Hons) Product Design course is the one for you. But if you want to know how things work and how they are produced and you are keen to learn about the more technical issues involved in the design process, then the BSc (Hons) Product Design course is the right choice.

Either way, Product Design at Teesside will help you pursue a career which enriches the world around us and make a difference in the way we live.

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Product Designers generate concepts and produce 3D design proposals for manufacture that reflect current and future trends in the way we live. They fuse creative and business skills with an understanding of technologies and human factors.

Product Design at Teesside has a long tradition of educating leading designers who now work at the top of their field in all aspects of industry, including car design, consumer electronics, furniture design and visualisation for film and TV.

Your course focuses on creative ideas for the form of products and how they relate to consumer needs and tastes as well as their environmental impact. You apply your creative skills to a variety of market-led design projects such as transportation, furniture, lighting, consumer goods, toys, sports equipment and packaging. You nurture your creativity and develop the skills, knowledge and experience needed to gain employment.

Welcome to your ProgrammeYou’ll find that we’re keen to help you to make the most of your time here. This handbook is intended to give you an overall idea of what to expect from your programme, especially your first year.

Any questions, please just ask one of your tutors...

Mark FrearyProgramme Leaderand Third Year [email protected]

Peter ReidSecond Year Tutor01642 342369 [email protected]

Paul DenisonFirst Year Tutor01642 384085 [email protected]

Mark BeckwithTutor01642 384674 [email protected]

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How do I find my way around?

Cook Building

Product Design StudiosCook Building Floor 1Opening hours are posted at the Cook entrance.

The Design WorkshopsCook Building Ground FloorFor 3D modeling 9-5 Mondays to Thursdays9-4.30 Fridays

AthenaBuilding

MiddlesbroughTowerCook

Building

Library

The Student Centre

Student Union

Aurora Hoiuse

Constantine Building

Athena Building

The SAM ICT Help DeskAthena Building Ground FloorFor all IT queries 9-5 Mondays to Thursdays9-4.30 FridaysPhone: 01642 [email protected]

Out of hours IT helplinePhone: 0800 694 488Text: 07781 [email protected]

Middlesbrough Tower

School OfficeFloor 5 of Mbro Tower9-5 Mondays to Thursdays9-4.30 FridaysPhone: 01642 384019

Aurora HouseFor borrowing Media equipment such as cameras and video recorders. See the Aurora House module for the procedure:https://eat.tees.ac.uk

The Student CentreFor support and advice on: finance, housing, disabilities, student health, counselling, careers, international student support and much more..

The LibraryOpening hours are posted on the Library web site:www.tees.ac.uk/lis

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What is the TUSC and why do I need it?

You’ll receive your Teesside University Smart Card (TUSC) when you first enrol. Your TUSC is your library card and your ID card. It holds your IT login details and borrower number.

Use it to borrow and renew library items. Use it to print and photocopy with the MyPrint system. Use it to gain entry to buildings and studios.

Keep your TUSC with you all the time .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 permission for that person to use your TUSC (for more details please enquire at the Library Service Counter).

BUT... what if I lose it?

A lost TUSC card should be reported to Library staff immediately. Phone (01642) 342100 or go to the Library Information Desk.

You’ll be issued with a replacement card that has a new issue number on it. Your old card will no longer be valid. There is a £5 fee for a replacement

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How to succeed in your studies

Develop the habit of learning

Studying at University is different. Although your lecturers will provide considerable support, the onus to learn is placed firmly on you. Each module typically has around 200 hours of ‘learning time’. Some of these hours will be spent in timetabled sessions with tutors. The remaining learning time is for you to use to work independently on your assignments and to deepen your understanding of the subject.

What should I do if my contact details change?

Your current term time and holiday addresses must be on file to avoid any important messages going astray. Please e-mail the School Office with any changes: [email protected].

And if you change your mobile number, please keep us informed.

How do I contact my module leaders if I can’t attend?

E-mail is the best method. Remember that this must be done via your University e-mail account to ensure your message is not filtered as spam.

If the telephone is your only means of communication you can contact the School Office (01642) 384019 and ask for a message to be sent to each of the module leaders you are due to see that day.

Attend regularly

All students are required to attend all formal teaching sessions, to engage with their studies, and to inform a designated member of staff if they are unable to attend classes. If you persistently fail to attend or to engage with your studies the University reserves the right to withdraw you and report your withdrawal to external authorities (e.g. SLC, UKBA) as necessary.International students should be aware that it is a condition of your visa that you attend all your classes and maintain contact with the University. You will therefore be required to sign in regularly throughout your studies, to ensure compliance with UKBA regulations. We will supply you with more information when you arrive.

What if I’m having difficulties?

All students are required to attend all formal teaching sessions, to engage with their studies, and to inform a designated member of staff if they are unable to attend classes. If you are ill, and not able to attend classes or scheduled contact hours, you should inform the School Reception desk by telephone before 10am. You should do this on every day of your illness.If you are an international student, this will also apply if you are going to miss a required sign-in session.Please note that if you are ill for five days or more, you will be required to provide a note from your doctor, certifying your illness.

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Who do I contact if I need support?

Academic Support

If you are experiencing difficulty coping with the material in any module, please explain the problem to the Module Leader. It is primarily the Module Team’s responsibility to deal with these difficulties. If you can’t resolve the problem in this way, then you can approach your Year Tutor or Programme leader.

An issue of general concern can be raised at the Staff-Student Liaison Meetings, through your class representative and, if appropriate, at the Programme Board.

Disabilities Support

If you have a disability or have a special need that may affect your study or assessment, the University provides confidential help and support. For instance, many of our creative arts and design students are dyslexic and benefit from this support. Specialist staff in University Student Services assess the disability or learning difficulties to ensure that appropriate support or allowances are provided.

In the first instance, students who require special needs provision should contact the Design Special Needs Coordinator, Mark Beckwith:[email protected].

Mark will make arrangements for expert assessment of needs, and be able to communicate agreed arrangements to relevant teaching staff in the School. If you require special needs provision you are also advised to discuss your situation with your Programme Leader. Confidentiality is always respected.

Declaring your needs will be to your advantage. 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 HughesSenior Design DirectorPhilips Hong Kong

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Student Health Service

The Student Health Service has a registered nurse who can provide confidential advice about any health-related problems that you may have. Where appropriate, treatment is available and drop-in clinics are held daily. Advice on health matters can be sought from the University Student Health Advisor:Phone 01642 343202.

A student counselling service is available. More details of these and similar services are available at http://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/studentsupport/

Financial advice

Our finance advisers are available throughout the year to give you advice and information on money matters. Whether it’s about tuition fees, grants, student loans or welfare benefits, they can offer guidance and help with any difficulties which arise. They can also help you to apply to the funding schemes we administer, such as the Access to Learning Fund. Contact the Student Support Unit on 01642 342297 or e-mail [email protected].

Introducing Ellen...

“My name is Ellen Robins. As Student Support Officer within SAM it is my role to support students through any problems or issues they are experiencing which may impact on their time at Teesside.

Starting University can seem quite daunting as there will be lots of information, new people to meet and new things to learn. I am available to all students within SAM to discuss any concerns or queries, no matter how small or large.

I am not an academic member of staff but I am available to talk through concerns or answer questions that students may be unwilling or reluctant to discuss with their personal tutor, and can initiate contact with departments, individuals or organisations as required. I am also available for a chat or a coffee for anyone wanting support.

I am based in the main office on 5th floor of Middlesbrough Tower Block and am available Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning.”

Email: [email protected]: 01642 384087

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Course Reps

Course representatives are a point of contact for any student enrolled on a programme and are elected by students from each programme.

They represent the views of students to the University and to the Students’ Union through the School representatives. Course representatives can raise any concerns they may have or share ideas and best practice across the University.

All course representatives receive support, advice, guidance and training from the Students’ Union.

For more information about course representatives visit http://www.tees-su.org.uk/content/725313/course_rep-resentatives/, contact the Representation department on 01642 342247 or email: [email protected].

Student Protocol

The University produces a Student Protocol in which it sets out the contractual relationship between you and the University.

The Protocolis supplied to all students before registration and is also available on our website.

The Protocol includes sections on:• the contractual relationship between you and the University• the University’s promise to you• your obligations as a student• notification of key regulations• the duration of the Protocol.

If you have not received a copy of this document, please contact your School (or college) office or Academic Registry. You can also accessthe Protocol at http://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/stud/handbook/student_protocol.cfm

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This programme aims: to provide a broad and progressive education in Product Design; to prepare you for a career as a product designer and problem solver within a range of design and business contexts with a particular emphasis on form and usability; to enable you to develop and communicate creative approaches to design proposals; to enable you to acquire and develop knowledge of a user-centred approach to product design; to enable you to evaluate products in cultural and professional contexts to inform your practice and develop your critical abilities; to enable you to acquire and develop transferable skills in order to create or respond to career opportunities or to undertake further study; to foster your commitment to your own intellectual and personal development.

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Over the next few pages you’ll get a broad overview of the structure of the whole programme during 2012-13.

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.

What will I be doing this academic year?

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How will I learn?

Project-based learningProjects form the basis of your learning and provide a wide range of experience in various areas of the discipline. This is the basic form of staff/student contact and the projects vary in length and focus, depending on the material being covered. Staff will monitor, encourage, advise and guide you through your work and there are many opportunities for peer discussion.

Lectures and briefingsLectures and briefings are used to impart knowledge to larger groups. These tend to be tutor-led and aim to inform, inspire and engage. But don’t expect just to sit and listen! These types of learning are not passive and include note-taking, question and answers and/or small group debate. They are usually illustrated by a wide range of media.

Individual TutorialsIndividual tutorials take place with one student discussing their work or their general progress and pastoral situation with one member of staff.

Group TutorialsGroup tutorials consist of small groups of students and a tutor discussing individual student’s project work or team efforts. These are interactive, and are intended to promote 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.

SeminarsSeminars enable structured discussion and analysis to take place between groups of students and a tutor. Seminars are interactive and they facilitate the free exchange of ideas through which you learn the process of argument and reason. At times you may be asked to present a short, researched talk on a particular subject, after which the group will discuss the matters raised.

Skills workshopsYou’ll be introduced to essential techniques and processes during workshops that include demonstrations and the opportunity to practice new skills in the context of project briefs.

Dan WalkerConcept Artist/illustrator

Film and TV

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Personal Development Planning (PDP)One of the great strengths of your programme is the way that it enables you to make sense of your learning through personal development planning. PDP sessions are embedded at every level of learning. For this you’ll keep a personal, illustrated progress file to record your goals and reflections on your progress towards them, in the context of your career aspirations and your developing knowledge of professional practice. PDP also involves regular portfolio reviews with your tutors…

Portfolio ReviewsAt key points throughout your whole programme you’ll present and discuss examples of your work at a portfolio review. This enables you to reflect critically on your achievement across projects and modules, using the various types of feedback you have received on your work. The portfolio review also helps you to prepare for ‘portfolio surgeries’ offered to graduates by professional designers.

Independent learningThis is a very important part of degree level work. Your success will depend on your ability to develop the skills that will enable you to learn independently, using your own initiative and resourcefulness to achieve your goals.

e@t is the University’s Virtual Learning Environment, accessed through the internet: https://eat.tees.ac.uk

You’ll be introduced to e@t early in your first academic year. It will be used during your programme in various ways; for example keeping you in touch with programme and module information, online discussions, wikis, blogs, useful links, online assessment and also copies of module briefs/handbooks will be held there.

It is therefore important that you actively engage in the use of the e@t environment. You’ll be expected check for postings on a daily basis.

PresentationsThe confidence and skills required to give effective presentations are acquired over the whole duration of your programme. These skills are useful in many walks of life and contribute greatly to the usefulness of your degree in many areas of employment.

e@t

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Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday0 Welcome Week1 Intro & briefing Intro Online PDP Intro2 Workshop Induction3 Workshop Induction4 Workshop Induction Presentations5 Feedback6 Briefing7 Workshop Induction8 Workshop Induction9 Workshop Induction Presentations10 Feedback11 Briefing Portfolio hand-in

Winter Break: two weeks12 Bank Holiday Online PDP Intro CAD1314 Factory visit Presentations

15 Feedback16 Briefing Factory visit171819 Presentations20 Feedback21 Briefing22

Spring Break: three weeks23 Case Study Online PDP Bank Holiday24 Bank Holiday Case Study

25 Case Study

26 Case Study Presentations27 Case Study Feedback28 Bank Holiday Case Study

29 Portfolio Review Portfolio Review30 Creative Arts Week: Design Exhibitions

Level 4Design Projects 1: Form and Function 40 credits

Design Projects 2: Consumer Products 40 credits

Manufacturing and Ma-terials 120 credits

TRAD and CAD: Design Visualisation20 credits

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What will I learn in the first year ?

Design Projects 1: Form and Function 40 creditsThe product designer is concerned with the form of a product constrained by materials, manufacture, ergonomics and visual criteria underpinned by knowledge of a range of contextual factors. This module introduces creative and imaginative approaches to problem solving. It covers the core skills required to create and convert ideas into forms that other people can understand. .

Design Projects 2: Consumer Products 40 creditsThis module introduces product development techniques and creative principles as part of a consumer-led approach to design. You’ll learn about how to bring to the market any consumer product, brand or service. You’ll begin to integrate marketing and research principles into your design project work through a series of progressively more complex projects. You’ll also have the opportunity to prototype and test aspects of your design development work.

Manufacturing and Materials 120 creditsThe module is designed to give you a basic understanding and appreciation of the manufacturing techniques used across Product Design so that you’ll be able to specify suitable materials and processes for making components or products.

TRAD and CAD: Design Visualisation20 creditsThe communication of information is fundamental to the design process, particularly in the form of drawings, illustrations and models. This module introduces you to the range of traditional methods and digital tools used for modelling, drawing and illustrating product design proposals.

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:

Part time students If you are enrolled as a part-time student you can undertake up to 100 credits in any one academic year over a maximum of six years.

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Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday0 Welcome Week1 Portfolio reviewsws Portfolio reviewsws Online PDP Intro Intro2 Intro & briefing345 Presentations6 Feedback7 Briefing8910 Presentations11 Feedback

Winter Break: two weeks12 Bank Holiday Briefing Online PDP

131415 Presentations16 Feedback17 Intro & briefing181920 Presentations21 Feedback22 Briefing

Spring Break: three weeks23 Online PDP Bank Holiday24 Bank Holiday252627 Presentations28 Bank Holiday Feedback29 Portfolio Review Portfolio Review30 Creative Arts Week: Design Exhibitions

Level 5Design Projects 3: New Product Development 40 credits

Design Projects 4: Design for Industry40 credits

Design Contexts20 credits

Computer Aided Product Design20 credits

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What will I learn in the second year ?

Design Projects 3: New Product Development 40 creditsHere you’ll undertake projects that develop your knowledge and skills in project management, research methods, the design process, manufacturing and taking the needs of end-users into account. In particular you’ll focus on new product development and the ways in which designers work with external clients and as part of teams.

Design Projects 4: Design for Industry40 creditsThis module further develops knowledge and understanding of the product design process and range of activities undertaken by product designers. It concludes with a significant project that draws your design skills together and gives you more independence in preparation for work at the next level.

Design Contexts20 creditsThis module is designed to help you understand the issues, theories, debates and contexts which connect with product design You’ll explore debates about postmodernism, emotional design, sustainability, interaction, product-service systems and the impacts of new technologies and materials. You’ll also develop your skills in research and written communication.

Computer Aided Product Design20 creditsThis module develops your digital knowledge and skills, particularly in terms of 3D geometry to show the form of an object and its component parts as well as how it is assembled. This information is used for marketing, manufacture and the making of rapid prototypes and you’ll learn about a variety of techniques.

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.

Part time students If you are enrolled as a part-time student you can undertake up to 100 credits in any one academic year over a maximum of six years.

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Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday0 Welcome Week1 Intro & briefing Intro Intro2 Careers Tutorials3 Careers Tutorials4 Careers Tutorials5 Careers Interin Presentation Tutorials6 PF Review Tutorials7 PF Review Tutorials8 Draft hand-in9 PDP Marking

10 Careers Marking11 Graduate Presentations Tutorials

Winter Break: two weeks12 Bank Holiday Feedback Design Intro & briefing Tutorials13 Design Tutorials14 Design Tutorials15 Final hand-in16 Design17 Design18 Design19 Assess20 PDP2122

Spring Break: three weeks23 PDP Bank Holiday24 Bank Holiday Assess25262728 Bank Holiday29 Presentations Presentations30 Creative Arts Week: Design Exhibitions

Level 6Design for External Evaluation20 credits

Final Project: Product Design60 credits

Writing Design20 credits

Professional Skills20 credits

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What will I learn in the third year ?

Design for External Evaluation20 creditsThis module is based on project work which responds to competition briefs, both national and international. It develops the skills required to produce unambiguous, informative and visually compelling work for a range of external situations, where the designer may not be available to help explain the solution verbally.

Writing Design20 creditsHere you’ll carry out extended independent research on a topic of personal interest within the field of product design. The aim is to promote in-depth understanding through research and critical analysis. You’ll present your findings in a negotiated final format, such as a long essay (dissertation) or pieces of journalism.

Professional Skills20 creditsThis module seeks to develop your knowledge and understanding of the changing role of designers and the ways they work. It encourages you to reflect on your personal development and career aspirations and you’ll produce a range of self-promotional material to aid you in gaining employment.

Final Project: Product Design60 creditsHere you’ll design and prototype a product suitable for manufacture which is underpinned by a sound understanding of the user, business and technical issues that relate to it. The choice of project and associated brief comes from you, with advice from staff, so as to be pertinent to your interests and/or career aspirations. The realisation of the project is through physical and digital models, associated visual material and a technical report.

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.

Part time students If you are enrolled as a part-time student you can undertake up to 100 credits in any one academic year over a maximum of six years.

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How willI I be assessed?

Design Projects Projects are a key form of assessment. For these you’ll need to show your design development work as well as your finished proposals and solutions. Development work typically includes sketchbooks, digital portfo-lios and sometimes prototypes, with annotations that demonstrate your research findings and your thought processes and decision-making as you develop, test and evaluate your ideas.

Reports Sometimes you’ll be asked for project reports to show the design process in the context of client and user requirements and your understanding of the broader contexts of the assignment.

Essays and exercises Other forms of written assignment include research packs of short exercises (e.g. magazine articles, re-views, glossaries, analyses, blogs), essays and a longer contextual research project in the final year.

Progress file You’ll also produce an illustrated progress file as part of the very important ‘personal and professional develop-ment planning’ you’ll undertake throughout your time on the programme. This will include self-reflection on your work in the context of your career aspirations. It also enables you to receive credit for the efforts you make to engage in extra-curricular activities such as volunteer-ing, mentoring, organising trips, making personal study visits, entering competitions etc.

Career-related materialYour developing portfolio of project work will be key to securing career opportunities but you’ll also produce an assessed cv to support this in your second year and a personal web site in year three.

There are no exams on your programme; the work you produce is the work that will be assessed. There are two main classes of assessment: formative and summative.

Summative assessments are marked and the mark counts towards the final module mark.

Formative assessment is sometimes used to aid your learning. This is where you are set an assignment that receives either a mark or some feedback but does not count towards the final module mark.

Project critiquesThe critique (or ‘crit’) is an assessed presentation of your design work. This is your opportunity to positively present and explain your creative ideas and solutions to tutors and peers and receive valuable and immediate feedback.

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What do I need to know about handing in my work for assessment?

Module Leaders will explain exactly what you need to hand in for each module. You’ll be asked for digital copies of all work in addition to printed work and/or prototypes where applicable. Samples of submitted work will be kept by your tutors. It is always important to keep back-up copies of your work.

An Assessment Board meets at the end of the academic year to look at all your marks and decide whether you can progress, resit or repeat study. The Assessment Board will take into account whether you have attempted all assessments. It is much more likely to give you an opportunity to take resits or repeat study if you have attempted all assessments. It is less likely to give you this opportunity if there are some assessments which you did not attempt at the first opportunity.

ExtensionsIn exceptional cases it may be possible to grant extensions to submission deadlines at the discretion of the Module Leader (up to one week) or the Assistant Dean (more than one week). Requests must be submitted to the Module Leader before the hand-in date. Forms are at the reception desk of the School Office on the 5th floor of Middlesbrough Tower. Please consult the Student Handbook for details:http://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/stud/handbook/

Mitigating CircumstancesIf you believe that your academic work or assessment has been affected detrimentally by special circumstances, you may apply to the School’s Mitigating Circumstances Board. Application forms are available from the School Office. Completed forms must be returned to the School office, with supporting documentary evidence (e.g. Medical Certificates). Please consult the regulations on this in Student Handbook for further details:http://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/stud/handbook/

ResubmissionIf you have submitted an in-course assessment by the defined hand-in deadline and are deemed by the Module Leader not to have passed the assessment (but it is considered that you have made a genuine attempt), you may be allowed to undertake further work on the assessment prior to the work being formally considered by a Module Assessment Board. Only one resubmission opportunity is possible for any in-course assessment component.

If you are unclear about this information or feel you are at risk of not being able to attempt any assessment you should contact a member of academic staff (module teacher, programme leader or personal tutor) for further advice before the hand-in date as there are a variety of ways in which support can be given.

Key points

Always submit something for every assessment.

You must attempt all assessments at the first opportunity.

You must do each assessment (essay, project, report, portfolio etc.) for every module. You should do this even if you don’t think you can fully complete them.

You do not have an automatic right to resit or to repeat a year of study.

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Where can I find the University’s assessment regulations?Your progression from Level 4 to Level 5 and from Level 5 to Level 6, and your graduation and classification, are all subject to satisfying the University’s assessment and progression regulations. These regulations are available on the University Website:

http://www.tees.ac.uk/docs/index.cfm?folder=Quality%20Handbook/D2-APREGS.doc

Click on ‘Academic Regulations’ where you will find ‘Framework for assessment, Award and Progression Regulations’. There is also a section explaining ‘Assessment Review’ Regulations and student complaints procedures. If you have any difficulty accessing or understanding the information, please do discuss this with one of your tutors.

How will my marks be decided?

Your work is assessed in terms of its ability to demonstrate the learning outcomes for the module. You’ll see the exact assessment criteria in each module handbook. The levels of achievement are categorized in percentages.

Marks at module level70 -100% Excellent60 - 69% Very good50 - 59% Good40 - 49% Adequate0 - 39% Not good enough to achieve a pass

How marks are used in degree classificationDegree classifications are currently based on the sum of Level 5 and Level 6 marks, calculated as follows:The overall average Level 5 mark, weighted at 30%The overall average Level 6 mark, weighted at 70%

However, where you would receive a higher classification based on Level 6 marks only, and have gained 120 Level 3 credits, then that classification will be awarded.

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

How will I receive feedback on my work?Your learning is supported by regular group tutorials and project critiques where formative feedback is given by peers and tutors so that you can improve your work in progress.

Feedback on work for summative assessment is given in electronic form for ease of access. You will receive this within 20 working days after the hand-in deadline, sometimes sooner, although any reference to marks will always be provisional until confirmed by the Assessment Board in the Summer.

You’ll be expected to reflect critically on your achievement across projects and modules during ‘personal and professional development’ tutorials and portfolio reviews where you’ll be able to make use of the various types of feedback you have received on your work.

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Who owns the rights to my work?

In common with other Higher Education Institutions, undergraduate and taught master’s degree students own the intellectual property rights in the work that they produce for their programmes of study. However, there are limited exceptions to this, and these are set

out, in full, in the Student IP Policy. This Policy, along with the University’s Regulations, can be found on the Student pages of the University Website: http://www.tees.ac.uk/docs/index.cfm?folder=student%20regula-tions

External ExaminersStudents often ask questions about how we know that their degree is broadly of the same standard as degrees awarded for similar courses by other universities. In the UK we have a system called external examining, which is one of several ways that we confirm that standards are met. An external Examiner is generally an experienced lecturer from another university who offers an independent view as to whether the work of students on the course is of the correct standard. The External Examiner does this by looking at a sample of work (e.g. assignments, exam answers, dissertations), discussing the work with your lecturers and attending the assessment boards to endorse results. They then produce an annual report which tells us about any concerns they have and any good practice they have identified. The External Examiners’ reports are made available to student representatives and School representatives. You can also request the relevant External Examiner report for your course by emailing: [email protected]

The main External Examiner for Product Design is Gordon Young and he works at Sheffield Hallam University. Sometimes your modules may have a different External Examiner and your module leader can provide details, on request. Please note that students are not permitted to contact External Examiners directly and External Examiners will not respond to any communication from individual students. If you have any concerns about your course, then please speak to your programme leader.

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Academic Misconduct: boring to read but essential to know

Academic misconduct is defined by the University as any activity or attempted activity which gives an unfair advantage to one or more students over their peers and is treated very seriously.

To ensure that students are treated fairly and equitably, academic misconduct is divided into the following three types:

Academic NegligenceThis is regarded as the least serious offence and covers first time minor offences. It includes plagiarism that is small in scale, not related to the work of other students, and which is considered to have resulted from igno-rance or carelessness.

Academic MalpracticeThis covers extensive paraphrasing of material with no acknowledgement of the source, systematic failure to reference, submitting work which has already been sub-mitted for another assignment, and subsequent cases of Academic Negligence.

Academic CheatingThis is regarded at the most serious offence and covers Plagiarism in dissertations/final year projects/taught doctorate modules, collusion with other students, theft, commissioning/purchasing work, falsification of results/data, and all examination irregularities.

If suspected of academic misconduct, you will be required to attend either an informal or formal meet-ing and if subsequently found guilty, you will receive a penalty, the most serious of which can be exclusion from the University. The processes and penalties are described in Appendix 2 of the Regulations. If you are found guilty of academic misconduct after the end of your programme, any award that you have received may be withdrawn. This can be done after you have graduated.

The University has an Exceptional Cases Procedure, which can be used when it is suspected that a piece of work submitted by a student is not their own work. You could be interviewed to determine the authorship of work. You are therefore strongly advised to retain materials used in developing work.

The Learning Hub Our Learning Hub is on the ground floor of the Library. We offer guidance to all students on developing their skills as independent learners and on related areas including maths and statistics. Drop-in workshops on topics such as referencing, finding information and writ-ing essays are available throughout the year. Learning Hub staff collaborate with your School to ensure that you have in-depth help available to you.

Online information on topics such as referencing, academic writing and information literacy can be accessed online: lis.tees.ac.uk.T: 01642 342100

What follows is only a brief summary of the University’s procedure and should be read in conjunction with the Regulations relating to Academic Misconduct (Taught Components and Programmes) available at: www.tees.ac.uk/docs/index.cfm?folder=student%20regulations&name=Academic%20Regulations

You are strongly recommended to read those Regula-tions. They provide a detailed explanation of academic misconduct, the procedures which must be followed when an academic misconduct offence is suspected and the possible penalties.

In order to avoid academic misconduct, the University is committed to continually educating its students on how to develop good academic practice and writing skills. The following support is available and it is recommend-ed that you take advantage of this:

Advice and guidance from The Link based in the Students’ Union and/or Student Services:http://www.utsu.org.uk/thelink/content/117945/advice/

Briefings on academic misconduct provided at student induction events and during relevant modules

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DO

√ Familiarise yourself with the Academic Misconduct regulations and the penalties that can be incurred.

√ Make sure that you know how to correctly acknowl-edge other people’s work or opinions, and get feedback from your Tutor on whether or not you are doing this correctly.

√ Take care when making notes from books or arti-cles. Always keep a record of whether your notes are a paraphrase of the source or a direct quotation, so that you don’t inadvertently include quotes without proper acknowledgement. (This is a frequently cited reason students give when accused of academic misconduct.)

√ Seek support from your Module or Programme Leader if you are experiencing difficulties in completing your work on time.

DON’T

X Cut and paste (or reproduce) chunks of material from electronic sources or books/articles. Even if you acknowledge the source, material not stated as being a direct quotation will make you vulnerable to an accusa-tion of academic misconduct.

X Loan your work to other students. If it is then copied, you may be accused of academic misconduct.

X Borrow work from current or previous students. Submit the same work for different assessments.

X Get someone else to do your work. Essay-writing web sites don’t always keep their promises and have been known to inform universities of students who have purchased work.

Marek ReichmanDesign Director

Aston Martin

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What kind of resources will I be able to use?

PC STUDIO: Cook Building Room CK3.01

A 30-workstation PC studio, designed specifically for CAD use. All computers are of high specification with DVD writer/CD-RW combo optical drives and 20” moni-tors. The PC studio is also equipped with an interactive whiteboard, scanners and a printer.

System Software• Windows 7

Application Software• Autodesk 3ds Max 2011• SolidWorks 2010-11• SketchUp Pro 7• Adobe CS5 Design Premium• AutoCAD , Architectural Edition 2011• Corel Draw Graphics Suite X3• Microsoft Office Professional 2010• Microsoft Project Professional 2010

Studio PCsThere are also PCs with the same spec available in the Product Design and Spatial Design studios.

Digital Printing / Photocopying

You can make photocopies and also print proofs of your work using the “MyPrint” system that is standard throughout the University. Charges are currently:• 3p per mono A4• 6p per mono A3• 9p per colour A4• 18p per colour A3

Use your TUSC card to collect your printing, having first credited your account in the Library or by using one of the self-service units around campus using cash or a credit/debit card. In addition to this you can top up your MyPrint account on line at http://unishop.tees.ac.uk.

Collect your printing from any “MyPrint” printer in the University. These are nearest to the Design studios:First floor of the Athena Building (mono and colour)First floor of the Cook Building (mono)Third floor of the Cook Building (colour)

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.

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Cook Building Design Workshops

Model making is an integral part of the design programmes and specialist facilities and equipment are available to enable you to work with materials such as wood, metal and plastics.

The role of Rapid Prototyping is being developed using solid modelling software, FDM output and 3,4,5 axis machining. There is also a capability to laser and mechanically etch and cut hand drawn and computer produced artwork. Laser scanning of large and small 3D objects is available.

A team of highly skilled technical staff with specialist expertise undertake specific roles and are available throughout the workshops to ensure safe practice. Before you can use the workshop facilities you’ll need to attend a health and safety induction.

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What about the Library?

The Library and Information Services (L&IS)www.tees.ac.uk/lis (01642) 342100

Library & Information Services (L&IS) seeks to provide a high quality service based upon an extensive collection of books, journals, electronic information sources and other learning materials in support of all programmes of study. The Library provides varied study spaces in silent, quiet and group study areas, and 400 networked PCs. You can connect to the University’s Wi-Fi network.

University LibraryThe main Library is situated on Southfield Road in Middlesbrough next to the Students’ Union Building. There is also a library at the Darlington campus. Details of facilities available can be found here: http://lis.tees.ac.uk/darlington

Opening hoursLibrary opening times are posted on the Library web site at http://lis.tees.ac.uk/opening Teesside University Smart Card (TUSC)The Teesside University Smart Card (TUSC) is your library card and ID card. It holds your ICT user name and borrower number. You need it to borrow and renew library items, self-service printing and photocopying and access to some buildings on campus. Your TUSC will be issued by your School.

Personal Identification Number (PIN)You need your PIN to borrow and renew items, check your loans, reserve and renew on or off-campus. You can set up your PIN by visiting https://myaccess.tees.ac.uk/pcs

Layout of the LibraryThe Library has four floors:Ground Floor• social learning space including bookable group areas• Learning Café• self-service loan facilities

To make the most of theservices available to you contact the Arts & Mediateam in the Library

Jane Burke (01642) 342123 [email protected]

Val Sonley (01642) 342123 [email protected]

Laura Marflitt (01642) 738287 [email protected]

Helen Murphy (01642) 348047 [email protected]

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• short stay PCs• Help Zone and Learning Hub to support your academic skills development

Floors 1 and 2 • print books, dvds and cds• quiet study• bookable group rooms and group PCs• PC areas• MyPrint hubs: self-service A4 and A3 photocopying, printing and scanning• information desk

Floor 3 • print journals• silent study• microform collection and slides• silent PC areas• training rooms (3.1, 3.2)

Learning resources for DesignThe online LibGuide for Product Design http://tees.libguides.com/productdesign is the best place to start to discover the resources available. The main collection of learning resources includes:• Books, pamphlets and audio visual materials (e.g. DVDs) which are mainly on floor 2• Print journals, magazines and newspapers on floor 3Electronic books, electronic journals and databases are available both on and off campus using your ICT username and password. Reading lists for your modules may be accessed via E-Learning@Tees.

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The CatalogueUse the Catalogue to find out about the books that are available from the Library. You can also reserve books on loan to other users. The My Account tab allows you to check your borrower record and renew books you have on loan.

Supporting YouWe aim to help you get the most from the Library facilities:• Staff at the Information Desks and the Library Help Desk are available to answer queries and help you find the information you require. Staff are also on duty throughout the Library to assist you.

• A great deal of information is available from the Library web site at http://lis.tees.ac.uk There are links to online databases, electronic journals, the Catalogue and subject guides to recommended web based information as well as the latest news from L&IS.

• Factsheets have been produced to help explain services, facilities, special collections and the use of electronic sources of information. These are available from the Library homepage. The factsheet Design: Sources of Information might be useful in your first weeks.

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• A Library induction will be organised for you. You should receive a student guide giving detailed information about the Library at this session. The student guide is also available from the Library or online: http://lis.tees.ac.uk. • Sessions to develop essential skills in the use of academic information can be arranged by your tutors.

• All students are welcome to attend the Succeed@ Tees drop-in workshops which develop academic skills. Details are available from the Library web site.

• If you have a query please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us http://lis.tees.ac.uk/contact

Working TogetherOur 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/regu-lations

Working TogetherOur 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

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In terms of your knowledge and understanding, you should be able to:

• Negotiate, plan, undertake and evaluate a self-managed major project relevant to the subject discipline with appropriate critical and contextual criteria

• Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of product design which encompasses an understanding of the market, users, trends and issues.

• Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of product design which encompasses a well-developed understanding of design methods, observation and experimentation

• Demonstrate a well-developed understanding of the relationship between form, function and aesthetics

In terms of your cognitive and intellectual development, you should be able to:

• Make independent judgements through synthesis of a variety of sources utilizing skills in research, information retrieval and evaluation

• Confidently assess and apply information and experiences through reflection, review and evaluation, to articulate reasoned arguments in response to the critical judgement of self and others.

• Demonstrate and apply intellectual flexibility and openness to new ideas with an ability to refine them through a range of techniques

• Confidently generate and evaluate ideas and proposals independently and/or collaboratively in response to complex scenarios

In terms of your practical and professional skills you should be able to:

• Employ effective working practices in the appropriate use of materials, methods, technologies and ethical strategies associated with the subject discipline

• Manage a project through to completion with limited supervision or direction.

• Define the parameters of the brief and respond accordingly through the use of a well grounded design process.

• Apply resourcefulness and initiative to identify opportunities for professional practice.

• Manage and use appropriate methods of communication to develop and articulate ideas and information

• Demonstrate creativity and aesthetic understanding

And in terms of skills that can be transferred to many different kinds of careers, you should be able to:

• Plan, manage and evaluate new found knowledge and skills as part of a lifelong learning strategy, identifying personal strengths and needs

• Demonstrate both employment potential and ability to manage future professional development

• Confidently apply a range of ideas and methods for communicating visual, oral and written information

• Apply appropriate numerical skills in a range of 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

The intended learning outcomes of the BA Hons Product Design programme are listed here. When you graduate this is the kind of information that will be needed for potential employers.

What should I be able to do by the end of my programme?

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