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306919 (v.1) Transport Design 291
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
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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. |
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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Project (2) 100%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 100501 Graphic Arts and Design Studies | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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