An exceptional research plan developed with minimal supervision. Ethical issues have been considered and mitigated for in an exemplary manner Highly original research studies have been conducted in a very thorough manner. Evidence of very high quality analysis and critical thought referring to very high quality literature and theory.

TASK 1: Portfolio – 70% (LO1-LO4)
The portfolio will be a considered, edited distillation of the work
undertaken throughout the module study hours. Your portfolio should provide a clear presentation of your personally defined research project. This will typically contain
your contextual research (including relevant consideration of established theory and/or practice, legislation, risk and environmental considerations), primary research and experimentation and initial design ideas. Your portfolio will include drawings, models and prototype documentation. The size of your portfolio should be appropriate for the context and nature of your project.

This page
On this page you will post links to to your portfolio content. For Studio 1 (Term one) there will be multiple mini portfolios as there are multiple briefs and we will be using multiple formats:

This was an L6 term 2 portfolio: https://wikifactory.com/+othertodaystudio/offcut

This was a L5 term 1 project: https://wikifactory.com/+othertodaystudio/modploggers-picker)

(browse more here: https://wikifactory.com/+othertodaystudio)

Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Plan: Independently formulate and effectively justify a design
strategy, to investigate a current or future facing complex problem or
opportunity, relevant to your chosen specialism.
LO2. Gather: Demonstrate the ability to effectively and ethically gather a
range of in-depth information, using diverse techniques, which are in line
with a strategic focus.
LO3. Analyse: Independently select and apply appropriate analytical
techniques to synergise data, draw out reliable and valid themes, and/or
insights and suitably frame design challenges.
LO4. Produce: Effectively apply a range of tools and techniques to
produce and communicate investigative and creative outputs to a high
standard.