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End Semester Guidelines

Students are required to submit a project report, physical model, and presentation for their end of semester examinations. The project report must follow specific formatting guidelines and include sections that document the design process such as concept generation and selection, design development, prototype development, and testing results. Students will also construct a cardboard or foam model of their design concept and give a 10 minute presentation summarizing their project.

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End Semester Guidelines

Students are required to submit a project report, physical model, and presentation for their end of semester examinations. The project report must follow specific formatting guidelines and include sections that document the design process such as concept generation and selection, design development, prototype development, and testing results. Students will also construct a cardboard or foam model of their design concept and give a 10 minute presentation summarizing their project.

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ESSENTIAL ITEMS FOR END SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS

The students are required to present the following items during End Semester Examinations:
1. Project report
2. A model of their Idea/Concept
3. Presentation (ppt file)

The Assessment method (as present in the teaching manual) are:


1. Physical Model = 20
2. Presentation = 10
3. Report = 10
4. Teamwork = 10
SEE Total = 50

CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT REPORT

1. Introduction
 Brief background about the course and project
 Objectives and goals of the project
 Overview of design process
2. Concept Generation and Selection
 Describe the brainstorming and concept generation process
 Present the different concepts explored with sketches
 Explain the concept selection criteria and final selected concept with justification
3. Design Development
 Present iterations of the selected concept with detailed sketches
 Discuss key design decisions and modifications at each stage
 Highlight finalized design with measurements, material selection, and rendering
4. Prototype Development
 Describe construction of cardboard/foam prototypes
 Provide images of prototypes at different stages
 Explain any changes between prototypes and final design
5. Final Model
 Provide images of completed model from different angles
 Include detailed drawings showing dimensions, measurements, etc.
 Discuss materials used and fabrication techniques leveraged
6. Electronics Integration (Optional, to be included only when present)
 Explain electronic components selected and their functions
 Diagrams showing complete circuits and connections
 Discuss integration of electronics with final model
7. Testing and Results
 Present results of functionality testing of model
 Compare observed characteristics with expected performance
 Analyze any deviations and potential improvements
8. Conclusion
 Key lessons learned during the design project
 Assessment of final prototype against project goals
 Future work and recommendations
9. Bibliography
 List references and sources leveraged in APA Format

Document Preparation Guidelines


 Standard report format with consistent formatting
 Section headings numbered and sub-headings as needed
 Pages numbered with report title and group number on each page
 Images, drawings, and sketches inserted appropriately
 References cited properly within text wherever required
 Language should be technical, clear, concise, and accurate
 Overall report should demonstrate understanding of course concepts and showcase the
design process followed

DOCUMENT FORMATTING – PROJECT REPORT


Page Layout
 Page size: A4
 Margins: 1" on all sides
 Orientation: Portrait
Font
 Font family: Arial
 Font size: 12
 Line spacing: 1.5 lines
Page Numbering
 Bottom center
 Font: Arial, 10
Headers/Footers
 Header: Include report title and group number
 Footer: Page numbers
Paragraph Formatting
 Alignment: Justified
 First line indent: 0.25"
 Spacing after: 6 pt
Section Headings
 Heading 1: Arial, size 16, bold
 Heading 2: Arial, size 14, bold
 Heading 3: Arial, size 12, bold italic
 Number headings sequentially
 Line spacing: 1.5 lines
 Spacing before: 12 pt
 Spacing after: 6 pt

Images/Figures
 Centered, numbered sequentially
 Figure number and title below image
 Title: Arial 10, italic
 Usage of borders and backgrounds for emphasis should be limited
Tables
 Centered, numbered sequentially
 Table number and title above table
 Title: Arial 10, italic
 Borders: Single line border, 1Ú2 pt thickness
PRESENTATION GUIDELINES

Slide Layout
 Page size: 16:9
 Theme: Simple design with a neutral color scheme
 Font family: Calibri
 Font size: 28 pts for titles, 24 pts for content
 Sub-heading size: 20 pts
Title Slide
 Course name, project title
 Group number
 Students names and IDs
 Instructor name
Outline Slide
 Presentation agenda with section headings

Content Slides
 Organize slides to match report sections
 Use concise bullet points instead of full sentences
 Summarize key information from the report
 Use animation and effects judiciously
Images
 Relevant photographs, sketches, drawings, illustrations, charts and tables
 Appropriately cropped and sized for readability
 Add captions and numbering consistent with report

References Slide
 Images/content from external sources appropriately cited

Conclusion Slide
 Key takeaways and conclusions
 Future work

Questions Slide
 Open for auditor questions

Transitions and Builds


 Consistent transition animation between slides
 Concepts appearing incrementally using builds and effects
Presenter Notes
 Add comprehensive speaker notes view detailing the presentation flow and main
points to cover for each slide
Timing
 Appropriately pace the presentation based on allotted time (10 minutes tentative)

FINAL PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS - CARDBOARD/FOAM MODELS


Brainstorm and Sketch Design Ideas
 In teams, brainstorm ideas for an innovative product design.
 Sketch multiple concepts, focusing on functionality, aesthetics, and feasibility.
 Select your best idea to develop into a cardboard/foam model.
Gather Materials
 Collect cardboard sheets, foam boards, scissors, utility knives, glue, tape, rulers, and other
construction supplies. Make sure you have adequate materials for prototyping your design.
Construct Base Structure
 Use cardboard sheets and adhesive to construct the basic underlying structure and form of
your design.
 Cut cardboard carefully using utility knives and straight edges.
 Use tape and glue to join pieces into more complex shapes if needed.
Add Details and Refinements
 Now begin adding more details and decorative elements with additional cardboard sheets
and foam boards.
 Shape foam boards to represent specific design elements. Ensure pieces fit together cleanly.
 Continue refining until an accurate representation of the concept is achieved.
Final Touches
 Smooth any rough edges with sandpaper and fill gaps as needed with putty or adhesive.
 Spray paint model with primer followed by one or more colors to give professional look.
 Add any labels, logos, or explanatory notes on the model to highlight key features.
Evaluate and Present
 Carefully analyze your prototype and see how well it embodies your initial design vision.
 Note any flaws or areas for improvement.
 Present your final cardboard/foam model to the class, explaining your concept and design
decisions.

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