Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Know about the inherent qualities and physical properties of a range of media and materials used in 3D design to create an end product that meets the user experience requirements of a specific brief.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Identify the qualities and properties of a range of materials used in 3D design.

  • 1.2.

    Explain how the 3D media and materials may be used to create an end product which meets UX design brief requirements.

  • 1.3.

    Explain construction techniques used when using 3D media.


2.

Be able to select appropriate 3D techniques to produce a final outcome to meet the UX design brief requirements.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Develop user personas and justify their importance in a user experience design project.

  • 2.2.

    Identify materials to be used to produce a specific outcome.

  • 2.3.

    Justify choice of materials to be used to produce a specific outcome.

  • 2.4.

    Select processes and media to be used to produce the specific outcome, justifying choices.


3.

Be able to develop aesthetic and technical awareness of design.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Use primary and secondary resources to research contemporary and historical design.

  • 3.2.

    Evaluate the effectiveness of the sources in supporting the development of own design ideas.

  • 3.3.

    Examine the role of emotion and social interactions in user experience design.


4.

Be able to develop work in both 2D and 3D to produce a final outcome, utilising a range of sources and materials.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1.

    Assess a range of sources which can be utilised to develop ideas both in 2D and 3D.

  • 4.2.

    Develop ideas in both 2D and 3D based on the research undertaken.

  • 4.3.

    Produce a final outcome using a variety of materials.