Module Details

Module Code: CRAF7002
Title: Craft Project
Long Title: Craft Project - Design, Development and Enterprise Potential
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2015/16 ( September 2015 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 10
Field of Study: 2150 - Craft
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module allows the student to demonstrate enhanced craft ability incorporating design and business applications.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify and define a problem within the areas of Carpentry & Joinery/Furniture and propose possible solutions.
LO2 Develop and design working drawings and specific method statements reflecting best practice so as to enable investigation and analysis.
LO3 Produce a viable solution using appropriate materials and methodologies.
LO4 Develop a project report and make an oral presentation on their response to the initial brief.
LO5 Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the project design and explore its enterprise potential.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
Craft Practice,Technological and Business modules
 
Indicative Content
Project Design
Initial design; application of principles; structural, aesthetic, sustainable, geometric and business. Conforming to current relevant Regulations.
Practical Design Applications
Scale drawings, scale model, material listing, setting out, health and safety, risk assessments, tool and machining usage (Four Cutter, Table saw, Inverted Cross-cut saw, Thicknesser, Horizontal Grinder), fixing and installation.
Testing and Analysis
Testing and development, variations and improvements.
Business Management
Record keeping, project diary, business plan, costing of bespoke and batch production, market potential.
Presentation and Communication
Project report and presentation, application to business.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 2 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Initial Research Report - Problem identification and proposed solution.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 2,3
Assessment Description
Interim Concept & Design - Outlining the stages and development of the proposed solution including scale model, testing and analysis.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 65
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Make a carpentry or joinery piece meeting the requirements of the initial brief.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 10
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 4,5
Assessment Description
Final Report and Presentation - Outline in a presentation the process from initial research of the design to project realisation including an assessment of it's enterprise potential outlined in a business plan.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Application of design and practical skills Every Week 8.00 8
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review design brief Every Week 6.00 6
Total Hours 14.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 8.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Center for Craft Studies. (2015), Project Design and Development Guidance Document, CIT.
  • Bryan Lawson. (2010), How designers think, Oxford ; Elsevier/Architectural, 2006., [ISBN: 0750660775].
  • S. G. Naoum. (2014), Dissertation research and writing for construction students, Jordan Hill, Oxford, England ; Butterworth-Heinemann, 1998., [ISBN: 0750629886].
  • Don Norman.. (2013), The design of everyday things, New York; Basic Books, [ISBN: 9780465072996].
  • Evers, N et al. (2014), Technology Entrepreneurship: Bringing Innovation to the Marketplace, Palgrave Macmillan, [ISBN: 1137020105].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Eric Ries. (2011), The Lean Startup, Crown Business, p.336, [ISBN: 9780307887894].
  • Michael E. Gerber. (2009), The E-Myth Revisited, Harper Collins, p.288, [ISBN: 9780061741654].
  • Philip Kotler, Gary Armstrong, Lloyd C. Harris and Nigel Piercy. (2013), Principles of Marketing, 6th. Pearson Education, [ISBN: 978027374297].
  • John Brooks. (2014), Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales from the World of Wall Street, Open Road Media, p.400, [ISBN: 9781497638853].
  • Matt Watkinson. (2014), The Ten Principles Behind Great Customer Experiences, Pearson Education, p.240, [ISBN: 0273775987].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_ECTWB_7 Bachelor of Science in Craft Technology (Wood) with Business 6 Mandatory