The aim of this module is to introduce design students to prototype planning and significant three-dimensional manufacturing techniques that they will need in order to prototype and realise their designs. Students should become familiar with the decision-making processes needed to plan appropriate prototyping strategies and to appropriately communicate design intent using engineering drawing and notation.

This module aims to assist students with the transition into university design education - becoming familiar with the process of Design at Loughborough. Both individually and in teams, students will be encouraged to develop and foster imaginative and creative capabilities across the core design practice competencies of sketching, model-making, and CAD.

The aims of this module are for students to To further develop a fundamental understanding of design practice skills by extending and enhancing the design development and concepting skills introduced in module DSA301: Design at SDCA. Students will also become familiar with user research as the basis to design compelling product experiences.

The aim of the module is to develop a fundamental understanding and application of the mechanics of solids and machines, relevant to the needs of product designers. Students' understanding of mechanical concepts and theories in an applied context will be developed through mathematical description and analysis, alongside practical investigations, to develop analytical skills and independent thinking in solving and/or modelling mechanical and product design related problems.

The aim of the module is to develop an understanding of digital manufacturing techniques, materials, and related mechanical considerations when creating functional prototypes and products as parts of the wider product design cycle.

The aim of this module is to introduce Product Design students to fundamental contemporary electronics. Students are expected to select and use appropriate modelling methods to predict the performance of basic analogue and digital electronic systems relevant to product design, and subsequent practical implementation. This module seeks to develop skills associated with scientific methods as well as the capability to learn and act independently.

The aim of this module is to introduce the methods that allow rigorous testing and user evaluation of product prototypes using both physical and virtual means.