307099 (v.1) Design Analysis 392

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Area:	Department of Design
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	307091 (v.1) Human Factors 292 or any previous version AND 307092 (v.2) Model Making 291 or any previous version AND 307093 (v.1) Solid Modelling 292 or any previous version AND 307094 (v.1) Materials and Manufacture 292 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Advancement of technical aspects as they relate to the practice of Product Design. Tuition is computer laboratory orientated using project based design problems. Emphasis is placed on technical skill and use of technology. Provides an environment for learning methods and techniques used to analyse designs of products for the purpose of design improvement. This unit is undertaken over a six week period.
Unit Outcomes:	On the successful completion of this unit, students will have - Developed an open-minded and critical thinking approach to the design process. An understanding of technical issues that apply to designing in three-dimensions. The ability to apply problem-solving skills to design. A predisposition to innovative in preference to conventional assumptions and thinking. Fostered independent learning skills. The ability to communicate design solutions through verbal, two and three-dimensional methods. An ability to assess an existing design and make appropriate improvements.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Ulrich, K. T. and Eppinger, S. D. (2000), Product design and development. 2nd ed. Boston, Irwin/McGraw-Hill. SolidWorks Corporation, (2001), SolidWorks teachers guide and student courseware. SolidWorks Corporation, USA.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Design Project 80%, Pre-design analysis report 20%. (Design project will be assessed on - Part re-design 20%, Material selection 20%, Process selection 20%, Sustainability design 20%, Costing analysis 20%).
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y