TECHNICAL PROJECT 30 - 2023/4
Module code: FVP3012
Module Overview
The module will give an opportunity to learn in detail about a specialised area of engineering not normally covered in the remainder of the programme, and to present this to the rest of the year so that fellow students can learn from the findings. The Technical Project is the culmination of the technical component of the programme, and will give an opportunity to conduct research in a subject of the student's choosing to a depth not possible during other parts of the programme.
Module provider
Music & Media
Module Leader
ADEYEMI-EJEYE Femi (Music & Med)
Number of Credits: 30
ECTS Credits: 15
Framework: FHEQ Level 6
Module cap (Maximum number of students): N/A
Overall student workload
Independent Learning Hours: 296
Tutorial Hours: 4
Module Availability
Year long
Prerequisites / Co-requisites
None
Module content
The content of the Technical Project will be agreed between the student and the module co-ordinator/project supervisor by the end of Week 8 of Semester 1.
Assessment pattern
| Assessment type | Unit of assessment | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Project (Group/Individual/Dissertation) | Technical Project | 90 |
| Oral exam or presentation | Presentation | 10 |
Alternative Assessment
N/A
Assessment Strategy
The assessment strategy is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate research skills, technical writing and presentation skills in the form of a detailed technical project and presentation. Thus, the summative assessment for this module consists of:
- Coursework 1 - Technical project. A research-based technical paper on a different topic from that of the student's Literature Review. 90%, 10,000 words, Semester 2. It will cover learning outcomes (1-6).
- Coursework 2 - Poster Presentation. The poster presentation will be on the topic of the Technical project. 10%, Semester 2. It will cover learning outcome (7).
Practical and summative assessments are designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of their chosen specialist subject.
Note: in accordance with the University’s code of practice for assessment and feedback, the large-scale project in this module will be double-blind marked by two independent markers.
Marks will be compared and a decision made as to the final mark in accordance with the published code of practice.
Formative assessment
There are no formal formative assessment components for this module, but formative feedback will be given to individual students in tutorials during seminar sessions.
Feedback
Students receive written feedback on their Technical Project and verbal feedback from tutors and/or fellow students on their presentation. Verbal and/or written feedback is also given through tutorial supervision throughout the year.
Module aims
- Increase knowledge of a specialised area of engineering
- Increase skills in academic writing
- Develop confidence in presenting ideas to other people
- Enable in-depth research on a technical topic of the student's choosing
Learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | ||
| 001 | Independently research a previously unfamiliar topic in a detailed manner | KCT |
| 002 | Collate and discuss this research in a coherent form in a written literature review | KCT |
| 003 | Demonstrate the ability to search the published literature to obtain relevant references | KC |
| 004 | Demonstrate significant scholarship in the area of their chosen subject | C |
| 005 | Write a technical report in an academically satisfactory yet readable way | CPT |
| 006 | Demonstrate the propensity for postgraduate study | C |
| 007 | Clearly communicate a summary of the research in the form of a presentation | KCPT |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Methods of Teaching / Learning
The learning and teaching strategy is designed to foster independent technical and research skills across both semesters. Students will be supported in their independent work through structured guidance in research, technical writing and presentations, as well as one-on-one tutorials. Students will learn from each other's presentations and the subsequent question and answer sessions, delivered during seminars in Semester 2. The learning and teaching methods include:
- Tutorial supervision of at least ½ hour per fortnight
- Coursework assignments and feedback
Indicated Lecture Hours (which may also include seminars, tutorials, workshops and other contact time) are approximate and may include in-class tests where one or more of these are an assessment on the module. In-class tests are scheduled/organised separately to taught content and will be published on to student personal timetables, where they apply to taken modules, as soon as they are finalised by central administration. This will usually be after the initial publication of the teaching timetable for the relevant semester.
Reading list
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Other information
N/A
Programmes this module appears in
| Programme | Semester | Classification | Qualifying conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film Production and Broadcast Engineering BEng (Hons)(YEAR LONG) | Year-long | Compulsory | A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module |
Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2023/4 academic year.