307089 (v.1) Computer Aided Design 291
| 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): | 7632 (v.5) Design Process and Practice 192 or any previous version
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| Syllabus: | Introduction to 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. This unit is undertaken over asix week period. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Established the process of project development that is: research, analysis, ideation, production, communication and evaluation as the underlying basis for the practice of design. Furthered theirunderstanding of methodological issues and practices for designing in three-dimensions. Furthered their understanding of specific three-dimensional design issues. Furthered their understanding of the aesthetic and technical issues of designing in three-dimensions. Developed an open-minded and critical thinking approach to design ideation and development. The ability to apply problem-solving skills to design. Created a predisposition to innovative in preference to conventional assumptions and thinking. The ability to foster independent learning skills. The ability to convey to the relevant parties involved through the use of technical drawing, a clear and concise understanding of the product. The ability to demonstrate proficiency in Autocad. |
| 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: | Bies. J.D., (1987), Industrial Drafting. New York, McMillan. AutoCAD LT (2000). Getting Started. (1999) Autodesk. |
| Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Exercises (10) 100%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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