University of Bradford

University of Bradford School of Engineering, Design and Technology

Awarding and teaching University of Bradford institution: Final Award: BSc (Hons) [National Qualifications Framework level H] Programme title Automotive Design Technology Duration: 3 full-time or 4 years sandwich UCAS code: H390 BSc/ADT, H391 BSc/ADT4 Subject benchmark Art & Design; Engineering; General Business & statement: Management; Programme accredited by: Not applicable Date produced: Original: 12 March 2002 Last updated: June 2009

Vehicles have a deep-seated place in modern life. They are seen as an economic and social necessity as well as a source of enjoyment and sport. However they consume vital natural resources and have a serious impact upon the environment. Automotive Vehicle Design is a challenging career calling for an increasing awareness of diverse technical and social issues.

Any automotive vehicle is a highly complex set of solutions and compromises. The designer aims to achieve performance, aesthetics and marketability whilst meeting tight constraints on safety, fuel consumption, emissions and recyclability. This calls for specialised knowledge and skills as well as a keen awareness of cultural, social and technological developments. Sharing a common first year with Product Design, this course aims to develop graduates with a long-term view of change, a balanced approach to design & technology and a clear understanding of design methods and the design process.

Your studies at Bradford will also be a foundation for life aimed at developing a wide range of personal and professional skills. The ability of a designer and technologist to think clearly and logically is widely appreciated by many other professions and your studies may well be a bridge to alternative careers. Moreover, the breadth of the degree will provide a suitable foundation for entry to higher degree courses in a range of subject areas.

As a successful automotive designer, you will be creative, enterprising and innovative. At Bradford, our distinctive approach emphasises the development of an integrated understanding of design and technology, their applications, their management and their role in society.

In accordance with the University’s mission, ‘Making Knowledge Work’, the School of Engineering, Design and Technology aims to provide excellence in a range of topics covering design, relevant technologies, business, management and commerce, and social science, with an emphasis on the links and interactions between different topics. The School places emphasis on both teaching and research, believing them to be mutually dependent. We have particular research strengths in; automotive engineering (component design and manufacturing quality); materials engineering (powders, composites, and polymers); computer modelling and design. We conduct this research jointly with many companies including Ford, Jaguar, and Land Rover and this work shapes and informs our undergraduate programmes.

BSc ADT 2009 10 NH © 2009 University of Bradford Page 1 With reference to teaching and learning, the School aims to produce graduates who aspire to challenging careers in industry, commerce and the public sector, and who will be able to move directly into responsible roles in employment with a minimum of additional training.

The Automotive Design Technology course aims to provide a balanced education in automotive design, in technologies that underpin vehicle manufacture, in management and in the commercial environment and pressures that drive automotive design and innovation.

Learning outcomes, which indicate what a graduate should know, understand and be able to do on successful completion of one of the programmes, were developed with reference to the Art & Design, Engineering, and General Business and Management subject benchmarks published by QAAHE. On successful completion of a BSc in Automotive Design Technology, you will have acquired the following:

 Knowledge and Understanding in the generation of ideas, concepts, proposals and solutions, either self-initiated or to set briefs the importance and role of automotive design and technology in industry and society; appropriate computer applications; basic principles underpinning automotive systems; convergent and divergent thinking in the processes of observation, investigation, visualisation and/or making; design constraints including environmental and sustainability limitations; fitness for purpose in production, operation, maintenance and disposal; development of ideas through to material outcomes such as images, artefacts, products, and/or systems; appropriate use of the interaction between intention, process and outcome; selection, evaluation, use and exploitation of materials, processes and environments; organisations, their management, external environments and response to change; commercial and economic context of product development; management and development of people within organisations; entrepreneurial skills to support the practice.

 Discipline Skills in aesthetic sensibility and the capacity to be creative in two main areas relevant to automotive design: exterior styling and interior packaging; creation of design outcomes as prototypes, models or proposals; ability to conduct research and manage information; use of visual languages to investigate, analyse, interpret, develop and articulate ideas and information; critical and creative thinking, analysis and synthesis; recognition of the business, economic, environmental, cultural and ethical contextual dimensions of design; problem solving and decision making; ability to address design constraints based on the relationship with clients, markets, users and/or consumers; recognition of the implications and potential presented by the key developments in current and emerging media and technologies; ability to balance the relationship between the aesthetic and utilitarian dimensions (form and function); awareness of nature of basic intellectual property and contractual issues; numeracy; appropriate computer applications.

 Personal and Transferable Skills In data management & presentation; interpretation of information; IT and communication skills; critical awareness, creative and systematic problem solving; interpersonal and social skills; life long learning; teamwork & leadership; self-management.

The Automotive Design Technology course provides a balanced education in vehicle design, in technologies that underpin vehicle manufacture, in management and in the commercial environment and pressures that drive automotive design and innovation. The course covers the crucial relationships between a vehicle’s aesthetic form and its function, the technology of vehicle production and the social and economic environment in which automotive production takes place.

Most of the knowledge and skills based aspects are introduced, explored, examined and practised in taught modules using a mixture of formal lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical sessions. These are brought together and applied in the integrating projects that revolve around the STUDIO model “Learning about design and accumulating skills in a social setting”. First year projects are quite short but rapidly develop to longer and more demanding tasks in the second year, these may include industrial ‘live’ projects. Half of the final year is dedicated to a single major automotive design project.

In the first year you will acquire fundamental knowledge in information technology, conceptual design, manual communication skills, computerised presentation, materials, manufacture, design process and methods, mechanical and electromechanical technology, computer-aided design (CAD) and enhance your creativity by studying the history of visual arts. Much of this will be applied in the 4 or 5 projects introducing you to the design process and some of the more important methods.

The second year builds upon the foundations laid in the first year with an increasing emphasis placed on professional car design. You will develop a greater awareness of ergonomics, driver workstation, reverse engineering, 3D solid and surface modelling, aerodynamics, car manufacture and assembly and marketing. Car interior packaging and car body modelling continues to develop your design skills which will be applied in the Studio 2 Project/s.

We recommend that, where possible, students undertake a placement year. This is an extremely useful year allowing you to work in an industrial setting with a company closely associated with design or manufacture. You will gain from the experience of job searching, making applications, interviews, portfolios, teamwork, personal management, recording your progress and applying you skills and abilities. This is invariably a beneficial experience rewarded by an additional Diploma of Industrial Studies and possibly sponsorship or even a promised job on graduation!

In the final year the essential expertise required for the design, development and marketing of vehicles is further enhanced by taking modules in safety & legislation, project management, marketing, corporate strategy & management. The final-year automotive design project takes up one half of your time enabling you to integrate many different aspects of the course into a vehicle design project.

Each year, or stage, of an Honours course comprises 2 semesters with 60 credits being studied in each semester. The map of the curriculum shows the core (C) and optional (O) units for each semester / stage. A common first year allows you to progress to either the Automotive Design Technology course or Product Design course. Although the first year is common, a flavour of your intended speciality is given via selected design projects.

In the Automotive Design Technology course we strongly encourage you to undertake a year of industrial placement between stages 2 and 3. Via the Industrial Placement Office the School supports you providing advice and guidance on issues such as CVs, application letters and interview techniques. Some organisations and companies prefer to make contact through the Placement Office. However, in many situations, the student makes the first contact. It is your task to impress them sufficiently to gain an offer of employment. While in the placement year you will submit a number of reports on your experiences; satisfactory performance (50%) is awarded with a Diploma of Industrial Studies.

Although the University does not recruit directly to Ordinary degrees this route is available to students for whom a less intense course of study is appropriate. Ordinary degrees comprise 100 credits at stage 1 and 80 credits at stages 2 and 3. Graduates with the Ordinary degree can, at a later date, take extra credits to convert their degree to Honours.

Assessment regulations (summary): the text of the progression regulations is maintained on the Web http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/acsec/QA_Hbk/Undergrad_Regs_.html

The class and division of the Honours degree that you are awarded is based on the overall weighted marks that you receive for each stage (Stage 2 - 30%, Stage 3 - 70%)

The classes and divisions of the Honours degree are awarded on the basis of the following minimum final overall weighted average marks:

70.0% or above: First Class Honours 60.0% or above: Second Class Honours – First Division 50.0% or above: Second Class Honours – Second Division Otherwise: Third Class Honours

If you complete Stage 1 successfully, you are eligible for a Certificate of Higher Education; if you complete Stage 2 successfully, you are eligible for a Diploma of Higher Education. The learning outcomes for these awards and the final award are consistent with those of the national qualifications framework for England.

The teaching strategy revolves around the STUDIO model “Learning about design and accumulating skills in a social setting”, which is based on the theoretical framework of constructivism, cognitive apprenticeships and scaffolding, and learning-through-teaching. Concepts, principles and theories are generally explored in formal lectures, practised in associated tutorials and demonstrated in practical classes. Practical skills are developed in laboratories and the Design Studio. Professional and personal skills are developed in more open-ended problem solving and design exercises, often tackled by working in small groups supported by members of academic staff. Project work is used to bring various aspects of your course together. Learning from peers is supported within a formal mentoring framework across all years of study.

The School has excellent contacts with industry which provides the opportunity to work on real-life design projects and industrial visits, such as the European trip to car production and testing facilities, placing your class-based teaching into context.

Typically, each module at stage 1 and 2 will involve you in 36 hours of organised teaching. However, this is reduced to 24 hours at stage 3, as you are encouraged to become more self-supporting and independent in your approach to learning.

Methods of Assessment are similarly varied and your progress will be assessed using a mix of formal examinations, various technical reports, laboratory portfolios, essays, oral presentations and design project work. The appropriate method is chosen so that you may demonstrate the particular learning outcomes of each module.

Student support and guidance

This is provided both by the University and the Course Team. You will be allocated a personal tutor who is someone with whom you will be able to talk about any academic or personal concerns. However, all members of staff are equally approachable so you will always be able to find someone with whom you feel comfortable. The School has a system of handbooks, year and course tutors and formal staff-student liaison committees so that issues are rapidly dealt with.

The School has a Women’s Engineering Society named FAIRER (Females Actively Involved in Rewarding Engineering Roles). It provides a social network support to all students in Engineering, Design and Technology, form Foundation Year to Postgraduate.

The University provides important facilities such as extended access to Library and computing facilities, counselling and welfare services, careers advice and a Disabilities Office. The University’s Disabilities Office encourages prospective students to visit before applying to the University so that you can see for yourself what facilities and support are available. You can also discuss any concerns you may have about your individual needs, whether these relate to study, personal care or other issues.

This programme has been developed for students who want to learn about Design in a broad and realistic way. To benefit fully from this programme you will need to be creative, analytical, self -motivated and able to work hard.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate:  enthusiasm for Design,  sufficient motivation to benefit from the course,  an understanding of what the course involves,  basic creativity,  an appropriate level of visual awareness and basic ability to draw,  the ability to express themselves clearly in spoken and written English,  sufficient analytical ability to deal with the technological content of the course.

The diversity of topics embodied in the study of design makes it impossible to identify a specifically ideal candidate. It is recognised that students with a wide range of backgrounds and previous relevant experience are often able to benefit fully from such a broadly based course if they have sufficient dedication. Where possible, all appropriate applicants will be interviewed.

A typical offer would be:

 GCSE results A*-C in English, Design Technology, Art and Science, with a minimum Grade C in GCSE Mathematics, and  240 points from at least two GCE A Levels (or qualifications with equivalent depth and volume) or one 12-unit qualification. These would ideally be in subject areas that demonstrate both creative and analytical abilities such as a relevant combination of Design and Technology, Mathematics, Art, Physics, Art and Design, Combined Science, Computer Science and Communication.

The following admission process is designed to allow us to establish the suitability of candidates:  UCAS applications are carefully considered with special attention to the personal statement,  If possible, appropriate candidates are asked to attend an ‘Applicant Visit Day’ (AVD) & interview, and bring a portfolio or samples of their work which is discussed during a short personal interview with staff,  during the AVD applicants undertake an “ability quiz”, are introduced to the approach to design adopted by the course team, visit the University and the School, and meet existing students and staff.

Where appropriate offers of a place on the course will be made at the interview.

All students must satisfy the English language requirements for admission as described in http://www.brad.ac.uk/international/english-prepare.php. If your native language is not English, you will have to pass a test in English approved by the University before you can be admitted. The following qualifications are acceptable as satisfying this requirement. Both are available internationally. . The International English Language Testing Service Test (IELTS) administered by the British Council is the test which is preferred by the University. You will need to achieve an Overall Band of at least 6, with at least 5 in each of the four sub-tests. Testing facilities are available at most British Council overseas offices. When you take your test, you should ask for a copy of your Test Report Form to be sent to the University. . The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) administered by the Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey, 08540, USA. You will need to score at least 550 (220 on the computer-based test). If you take this test, you should enter the University’s code 0828, on your answer sheet.

Should you not be able to offer these grades then you should contact the Admissions Tutor for further advice.

For further information, please check the University prospectus or contact Admissions.

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IMPORTANT NOTE The contents of this Programme Specification may change, subject to the University's course and regulatory approval, monitoring and review procedures. Optional modules (O) are offered subject to student numbers and timetable constraints. If appropriate, alternative optional modules may be offered

Academic year 2009/10 (Interim arrangement)

Unit code Credits Level Stage Sem Unit title Hons Ord

ENG1058L 20 1 1 1, 2 Scientific & Mechanical Principles C N/A

ENG1066L 20 1 1 1, 2 Exhibition & Presentation Media C N/A

ENG1051L 20 1 1 1, 2 STUDIO 1 C N/A

ENG1055L 20 1 1 1, 2 Communicating & Understanding 3D Forms C N/A

ENG1004M 10 1 1 1 Manufacturing Systems C N/A

ENG1064M 10 1 1 1 Materials Technology & Processing C N/A

ENG1025M 10 1 1 2 Introduction to Design & Manufacture C N/A

ENG1052M 10 1 1 2 Introduction to Solid Modelling C N/A

ENG****K? 40 2 2 1,2 STUDIO 2 (10/30) C C

ENG2078D 20 2 2 1 3D Solid Modelling C C

ENG2031M 10 2 2 1 Product Interaction & Interfacing C C

ENG1004M 10 1 2 1 Manufacturing Systems C -

ENG1039M 10 1 2 1 Automotive Technology C -

ENG2063M 10 2 2 2 Car Manufacture & Assembly C C

ENG2082M 10 2 2 2 Technology for Styling & Concept Design C _

ENG2033M 10 2 2 2 Aerodynamic Design C _

ENG3071B 60 3 3 1, 2 Major Design Project (10/50) C C

ENG3069M 10 3 3 1 Car Safety & Legislation C O

ENG****D 20 3 3 1 Blue Sky Brief C -

ENG3009M 10 3 3 1 Project Management O O

ENG2015M 10 2 2 1 Design for Manufacture & Assembly* O O

ENG3014M 10 3 3 1 Product Design & Innovation O O

ENG3048M 10 3 3 1 Six Sigma for Business Excellence O O

EN-3002M 10 3 3 1 Environment Law and Policy O O

ENG3075M 10 3 3 2 STUDIO MENTORING O _

LSS2001M 10 2 3 2 Self Employment and Enterprise Skills* O _

Required optional credits Stage 3, Semester 1 20 20

Stage 3, Semester 2 10 _

Academic year 2010/11 and future