306919 (v.1) Transport Design 291

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Area:	Department of Design
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	7632 (v.5) Design Process and Practice 192 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Introduction to industry level requirement of skills and knowledge aspects as they relate to the practice of Transport design. Tuition is studio orientated using project based design problems. Emphasis is placed on technical skill and use of technology.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this units, students should have - Knowledge of the principles of the design of transportation vehicles. An understanding of ergonomic, economic, structural, material and styling considerations when designing transportation devices. Demonstrated further product design skills. Demonstrated further appropriate use of technology. Understand the process of project development that is - research, analysis, ideation, design development, production, communication and evaluation as the underlying basis for the practice of design. Understood the aesthetic and technical issues of design. Developed an open minded and critical thinking approach to design ideation and development. Applied problem solving skills to design. Fostered independent learning skills. Furthered skills to communicate design solutions through verbal, two and three dimensional methods.
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:	Education Australiasia, (1985), Cars, Design and Technology, (Video), Victoria, Video Education Australasia. Poulton, M. (1994), Alternative engines for road vehicles. U.K., Computational Mechanics Publications. Mondt, J. (2000), Cleaner cars: The history and technology of emission control since the 1960s. U.S.A., Society of Automotive Engineers Inc. International Energy Agency, (1999), Automotive fuels for the future: The search for alternatives. France, International Energy Agency. BBC, (1985), Design Classics: The Volkswagen Beetle, (Video). London, BBC Entertainment. Margolium, I. (2000), Automobiles by Architects. West Sussex, John Wiley and Sons.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Project (2) 100%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y