Institute of Technology Carlow Curriculum

This comprises up to 6 main Design projects of up to 2-8 week duration with specific ID learning outcomes. Project types will incorporate elements: • Deconstructed Product: sketching of component details/isometric drawing / explosion of assemblies/ rendering surfaces/ GA & part drawing / modelling/company profile. • Ergonomics and anthropometrics: static and dynamic anthropometry, workspace activity. • Large Scale Design - Space/Environment: environmental design / display-exhibition / civic design. • Redesign in Company Style: style interpretation / focus on detailing. • Product-Brand Comparison & Presentation of Conclusions, • Ergonomic Interface: user analysis /control & display / post design evaluation. • Futures, Blue sky, Style: • Environmental / Efficiency in Design: sustainability, component recycling / assembly / materials. • Packaging: Complex/Critical Support Packaging etc. • Live projects / Design Competitions and Short Term blended mobility projects: Project briefs set by SME’s, Local industries or in conjunction with other educational partners, EU and International • New technologies: Projects should be structured to accommodate where possible as many of the Professional Practice components as possible. • Group project work. • Guidance or external lecturer input / sponsorship • Phased submission. This module will see the introduction of digital sketching as a skill to build on traditional sketching techniques.

Principles of project planning process, planning tools, work breakdown structure, time-flow, gantt charting, critical path, milestones. Introduction to project scoping, establishing and prioritising aims & objectives, identifying resources, quality control, risk & mitigation. Introduction to working in and managing teams, collaborative planning tools. Introduction to time, resource & budget planning, planning process review, and reporting.

A dedicated space designed to allow for studio-based learning. This space is specific to a particular learning group. While used to deliver studio-based education the space is available to accommodate learners outside scheduled/timetabled hours. It provides a safe learner- driven, peer-reviewed environment, supported on a one-to-one basis. The room must also be fitted with good quality projector, document visualisers and sound equipment for delivery of hybrid approaches. It supports the synthesis of parallel concurrent modular knowledge, skills and competency with prior learning & personal aesthetic judgement, to resolve specific design research question/s.

This is a dedicated space to allow learners to test, evaluate and represent the application of their research through 3D physical workshop made models. Resourcing of a workshop space include machinery, tools and materials. Materials such as modelling foam, MDF, Jelutong, Cardboard, foam board are all essential to investigate and develop a design solution.

Each learner requires access to studio computers with suitable software used on the Design program. There should be access to printing and plotting facilities in order to complete Design Projects. The room must also be fitted with good quality projector, document visualisers and sound equipment for delivery of hybrid approaches

There are a number of prototyping machines used including a laser cutter for cutting acrylic, paper, card, wood & engraving of anodised alluminium. Fusion deposition 3D printer with associated materials