NG3D902 - Group Project 01 Jul 2017 - 31 Aug 2024 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG3D902 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Group Project | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Information and Electronics | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Electronics | ||
| Module Leader: | Rob Locke | ||
| Module Team: | Philip Hughes, John Williams | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100163 - electrical and electronic engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2017 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2024 |
Module Aims
The Major Integrated Project provides an environment where students have the outlet to simulate a real world team environment.
The output from this work would be the development and delivery of a final “product” that is associated with and demonstrates all of the skills from each of the skill sets involved in the team.
The final product may be a piece of hardware or software, supported by a marketing strategy,
to include a group showcase event.
The product(s) must be accompanied by all relevant documentation detailing the complete process from conception to delivery, supplying all the documentation that would usually be associated with the creation of a product of its nature within an industry setting.
The module also provides students with general information and support to actively seek employment/self employment in the student's chosen industry. By means of guest seminars and master classes where appropriate, students should be able to meet and question practitioners within their chosen industry, to gain insight into their roles and to forge links and network
Content Summary
The project is a major piece of group work and will typically consist of background research, planning, pre-production, production and post-production of an industry product. It may include artwork, advertising, packaging usually connected with that type of product. All work is expected to be of high professional standards with full documentation produced.
Students will be expected to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to simulate a real world environment. The team will determine the management structure of the team. Regular review meetings will be held at which the allocation and progress of work will be monitored. Formal minutes will be kept for inspection by supervisor(s).
The project will involve a business/management dimension. This will usually include decision making, market research and detailed costing.
Students will additionally generate a personal log detailing their own involvement in the project, decision-making processes and time management.
There will be regular non-assessed reviews of work undertaken by each group on a weekly basis with advice and critique provided by the supervisor(s).
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Tutorial | 24 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 12 |
| Supervised time in studio/workshop | 12 |
| Independent Study | 272 |
| Directed Study | 80 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To research, plan, organise and execute a substantial project, within time and budget. |
| LO2 | To develope and implement a solution to a complex problem working both independantly and part of a team |
| LO3 | To develope new skills and knowledge to facilitate a unique solution within the scope of the project |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project Output 1 | Major hardware or software solution to an industry related field complete with all documentation and presentations | 0 | 6000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Project Output 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |