University of Wales Trinity Saint David
UCAS Code: AMT1 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
About this course
This programme aims to equip you with comprehensive knowledge, practical skills and innovative approaches to sustainable automotive and transport design processes, developing a critical awareness of the environmental, social, legal and ethical framework within which you will work. The programme is highly successful and has produced several notable graduates who have gone on to lead their field.
The programme is delivered by an experienced team of established Automotive Designers, supported by visiting lecturers and practitioners and an experienced technical team. It includes a four-year BA programme with an optional industrial placement.
Traditional skills, including clay modelling, are taught alongside newer technologies such as computer-aided design (CAD), Virtual Reality and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM).
The programme aims to educate designers, clay and digital sculptors and hard modellers in the automotive and transport design industry (including yacht and motorcycle design) who are proficient in meeting the needs of both a contemporary and future environment.
By adopting a more comprehensive approach, you will be adaptive, resourceful and productive in meeting the challenges of the future of automotive and transport design with a mindset that will consider environmental, social and sustainability aspects.
Modules
Year One – Level 4 (Cert HE, Dip HE & BA)
• 3D CAD & Visualisation (20 credits; compulsory)
• Automotive Design Techniques 1 (20 credits; compulsory)
• Automotive Design Techniques 2 (20 credits; compulsory)
• Contemporary Challenges: Making a Difference (20 credits; compulsory; Graduate Attributes Framework module)
• Learning in the Digital Era (20 credits; compulsory; Graduate Attributes Framework module)
• Vehicle Technology (20 credits; compulsory).
Year Two – Level 5 (Dip HE & BA)
• Advanced Automotive Surfacing (20 credits; compulsory)
• Advanced Digital Visualisation (20 credits; compulsory)
• Changemakers: Building your Personal Brand for Sustainable Employment (20 credits; compulsory; Graduate Attributes Framework module)
• Changemakers: Creativity and Value Creation (20 credits; compulsory; Graduate Attributes Framework module)
• Professional Practice 1 (20 credits; compulsory)
• Professional Practice 2 (20 credits; compulsory).
Year Three – Level 6 (BA)
• Independent Project (40 credits; compulsory; Graduate Attributes Framework module).
• Individual Major Project (60 credits; compulsory)
• Major Project: Design Research (20 credits; compulsory).
Assessment methods
Assessment is carried out through coursework, both written and practical. There are no exams on this course. Students are formatively assessed throughout a module, summative assessment takes place at the end of a module. A variety of teaching and learning methods are used throughout the course which include amongst others;
Informal Tutorials
These tutorials are held on a regular basis, across all levels. In Year 1 each student sees and discusses his / her work with a member of staff at each studio session, likewise in Year 2. Third and fourth year students tend to work more independently and sign up for tutorial when she/he feels the need arises. However, as a team we ensure that every student in Year 3 is seen by at least one member of the academic staff each week. We pride ourselves on the fact that there is the opportunity to see staff as regularly as you may require.
Formal Tutorials
These are held twice a term with at least two members of staff. The work is discussed, practical and conceptual development, future intentions of the student etc. It is an opportunity for any issues/concerns by either party, to be raised. A written account of the tutorial is duplicated, one copy kept by the student the other stored in his / her records file.
Group critiques
These are held on a regular basis, across all levels, with one member of staff. They provide an excellent opportunity for students to share and exchange ideas with their peers in a structured manner in addition to valuable input from staff.
Informal & Formal presentations
The nature of the presentations varies according to the level: in Year 1 informal presentations are introduced halfway through the first semester in order to help students gain confidence in talking about their work to their peers and staff it is also usually part of the assessment at the end of each project. 2nd-year students are expected to give a Formal Presentation as part of their Professional Practice & Group Design Module and at the end of the year as part of their Major project. In Year 3 a Formal Presentation is part of the final assessment at the Degree Show
Exhibiting work
Again the nature of this varies within the context of the projects, the work to be assessed and the stage of the programme – it can range in formality from a public venue to the individual student’s desk space.
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SA1 Waterfront Campus, Swansea
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