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307100 (v.1) Materials and Manufacture 392


 

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 studio orientated using project based design problems. Emphasis is placed on advancing technical knowledge. Provides an awareness of the technological processes and characteristics of a range of materials required for product design and the concept of design for manufacturability. This unit is undertaken over a six week period.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On the 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 their understanding 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 inthree-dimensions. Developed an open-minded and critical thinking approach to design ideation and development. Be able to apply problem-solving skills to design. Created a predisposition to innovative in preference to conventional assumptions and thinking. Fostered independent learning skills. Begun to communicate design solutions through verbal, two and three-dimensional methods. Gained practical experience at applying material technology issues to a design problem. An awareness of the intrinsic properties ofmaterials. Knowledge of the uses that materials are commonly put to in the manufacture of products, spaces, and jewelry. An awareness of how each material can be joined, shaped, and finished.

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:

Bralla. J.A. (2000), Design For Manufacturability Handbook 2nd ed. McGraw-Hill. Modern Plastics Handbook, Modern Plastics and C A Harper. (2000), McGraw-Hill. Selection and Use of Engineering Materials 3rd ed., Charles, J.A., Crane, F.A.,Furness, J.A.,(1997), Reed Educational and Professional Publishing Ltd. Know your Plastics, (1980), The Plastics Institute of Australia. Zinc Die Castings - Manual and Directory, Australian Zinc Development Association. Bikes, Materials and Technologies, (Video Recording). Video Education Australasia. Plastics - From Monomer to Polymer, (Video Recording). Knowledge Books and Software. Introduction to Plastics Technology, (Video Recording). (1991), Meridian Education Corporation.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Design project 50%. Factory visit report 20%. Tutorial 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 100300 Visual Arts and Crafts (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

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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