Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

Computer Aided Industrial Design (CAID) has become a critical component in Industrial Design. Although 2D CAD is still used in a few isolated industries it has been phased out in most areas that Industrial Designers are employed. For this reason we focus exclusively on 3D CAD modelling. Traditionally most CAD programs fall into two discreet categories Solid & Surface modellers although increasingly programs are able to do both. Both have valid application in industrial design. Parametric modellers allow changes and refinements to take place without having to recreate the CAD data. This allows CAD to be used earlier in the design process and updated as the design progresses. 3D parametric solid modellers such as Solidworks have become the most used CAD software and so this is what we focus on in this unit.

CAD skills are an important skill which is used in many of the subsequent design units.

Aims

The unit aims to develop your understanding of the use of Computer Aided Industrial Design and its application to product development, with emphasis on 3D development, virtual prototype computer evaluations and design documentation using 3D CAD models.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to:

1. Create basic to intermediate 3D solid CAD models using a parametric solid modeller.
   
2. Understand how parts and assemblies of parts are formed and manipulated using a parametric solid modeller.
   
3. Communicate your design development through 2D drawings and 3D model generation. This process will give you the ability to make rapid technical changes to your design prior to manufacture.
   
4. Develop the basis of technical modelling skills for prototyping processes such as rapid prototyping and Computer Numerical Controlled Systems (CNC machines) found in industry. This will give you the ability to physically test and amend prototypes prior to production.

Content

The major topics covered in this unit include:

• Creating and manipulating 2 and 3D CAD models using various modelling tools.
  
• Modelling techniques to include basic solid modelling with focus on modelling applied in product development. Exploring how CAD can be used to assist you with your own design projects
  
• Creation of presentation quality photo-reaqlistic renderings of products

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

In first year you were introduced to a broad spectrum of digital media uses. This unit will give you hands-on experience of a specific CAD application. The overall approach will be to develop your electronic modelling skills in relation to Industrial design and manufacturing. The lectures will discuss specific goals and skills which require you to practice during the tutorial sessions. You will be encouraged to interact with peers and staff to enhance the learning process through continuous practice. You will find that the CAD learning process is one of "try and test, then confirm with others". It's an ongoing step by step acquisition of knowledge and skills.

Teaching Mode: Hours per week:
Lecture: 1
Tutorial: 2

Learning Approaches
Learning approaches will cover the following:

• CAD lab culture to give you the opportunity to explore through lectures and tutorials 2 and 3D modelling. This will also be beneficial in the presentation of your own design projects.
  
• Self-directed learning to give you the opportunity to explore and demonstrate a wider coverage of the Unit Material Date Base.
  
• Experiential learning that connects CAD knowledge with product development.
  
• Reflective learning through a hand on approach in the CAD Labs that can be critically reviewed by peers and staff. This allows you to learn through interaction between theory and practice and will help you make better technical decisions when designing your own products.
  
• Individual learning which demonstrates innovative CAD solutions.

Assessment

The assessment will comprise formative (to find out how your work is progressing) and Summative assessment (to grade your work against expected outcome).

LATE ASSIGNMENTS
An assignment submitted after the due date without an approved extension will not be marked. If you are unable to complete your assignment on time, you should submit on time whatever work you have done.

Faculty Assessment Information
To access the Creative Industries Faculty Assessment Information please refer to the Blackboard site for this unit.During the semester you will be required to hand in assignments that will be used to give you feed back on your progress.

Assessment name: Log/Workbook
Description: 3D workbook
Relates to objectives: All
Weight: 10%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: End of semester

Assessment name: Design
Description: Assignment 2
Relates to objectives: All
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Mid semester

Assessment name: Design
Description: Assignment 3
Relates to objectives: All
Weight: 50%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: End of semester

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

Set Texts.
There are no set texts for this unit however there are numerous books available specifically for teaching Solidworks.

References
There are many good sources of information relevant to this unit. As many of these resources are online and subject to change they will be discussed in class.

Risk assessment statement

You will undertake lectures and tutorials in studios, and lecture rooms and there are no extraordinary workplace and safety issues associated with this. However workshop usage may be required and if so you will need to attend workshop safety induction sessions that introduce you to safety regulations. Students who do not act in accordance with the requirements of the Workplace and Health and Safety Act will be asked to leave workshop.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 05-Oct-2012