Module Details

Module Code: DESI8015
Title: Final Year Design Project
Long Title: Final Year Design Project
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 20
Field of Study: 2140 - Design Studies
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: Final Year Design Project an extensive self-initiated project, produced by the student to a professional standard. This project should be ambitious and challenging, addressing issues and problems that are relevant to the appropriate audience. The Final Year Design Project should be presented in the form of an exhibition – consisting of print/screen design and should demonstrate professional practice.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Create interlinked solutions through application of individual conceptualization skills
LO2 Present evidence of a developmental process that integrates design theory, creative and practical exploration and displays an iterative approach
LO3 Create professional print/screen solutions through application of creative skills
LO4 Formulate well-produced, suitable design work, in regards to artwork, production, and presentation
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).
12213 DESI8012 Final Year Project Proposal
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.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Research Implementation
The students will use extensive research and analysis of contextual and design relevant researched material gathered in Final Year Project Proposal
Design and Development
The self-initiated project should show conceptual thinking, experimentation, challenging visual expression, applied technical ability both digitally and for print, and use of critical decision making solutions. The self Initiated project could contain such deliverables as branding, advertising, packaging, web design, app design, motion graphics, infographics, data visualisation, environmental design, illustration, typography and or photography.
Presentation
An exhibition which requires professional presented final design solutions consisting of digital and print solutions.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
First iteration of project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 80
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Completion of project and presentation as exhibition
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 Practical Studio - During studio time, students attend individual tuorials and develop their project. Students also work in groups during group crits. Lectures, workshops and presentations are also held. Every Week 10.00 10
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Project Development Every Week 18.00 18
Total Hours 28.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 28.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 10.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Ian Noble, Russell Bestley,. (2016), Visual Research : An Introduction to Research Methodologies in Graphic Design, 3rd. Fairchild Books, p.228, [ISBN: 1474232906].
  • Jennifer Visocky O'Grady, Kenneth Visocky O'Grady,. (2009), A Designer's Research Manual: Succeed in Design by Knowing Your Clients and What They Really Need, Rockport, p.192, [ISBN: 1592535577].
  • Beryl McAlhone & David Stuart. (2016), A smile in the mind, Phaidon Press, London, [ISBN: 071486935X].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Paul Martin Lester. (2013), Visual communication, 6th. Thomson/Wadsworth, Belmont, Calif., p.480, [ISBN: 1133308643].
  • by Michael Johnson. (2002), Problem solved, [ISBN: 0714841749].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_DVICO_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Visual Communications 8 Mandatory