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

Manufacturing technology is introduced to you in Second Year to build upon First Year design knowledge. You now have a fundamental background in the application of design processes which requires a more detailed understanding of manufacturing to accommodate mass production techniques. This unit has been specifically tailored to showcase the major techniques and practices found in the use of materials and manufacturing processes. There is also a research component that allows a more indepth study of one particular area.
Knowledge of manufacturing technologies is an essential part of industrial design and is referred to throughout the undergraduate course. Design for manufacture also involves the analysis and synthesis of technical information and principles found in most consumer product. The knowledge gained in this unit will allow you to explore relationship between product design and manufacture.

Aims

This unit aims to introduce you to fundamental principles of manufacturing technology and its relationship to industrial design. It also aims to provide you with practical knowledge of materials and processes found in most manufactured products.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to demonstrate ability to:

1. Research and analyse the basic manufacturing processes such as moulding, fixing techniques and material finishes that are used in the mass production of products.
2. Deconstruct products to analyse the basic materials and manufacturing processes used.
3. Discuss design projects in terms of manufacture and production.
4. Critique manufacturing strategies through effective team work.

Content

The major topics covered in this unit include:

• Plastic product forming such as various moulding techniques. Material finishes. Selecting the right polymer for the job.
  
• Production characteristics in relation to metal and plastic materials commonly used in everyday mass production of products.
  
• Fixing techniques such as welding, snap and transition fits, adhesives and how products assemble and disassemble with the product life cycle.
  
• Technical documentation and communication

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

In first year you experienced the Industrial design studio culture. This unit will continue in that tradition with lectures and tutorials but with a technological focus because Industrial design and technology are mostly inseparable. The overall approach will be to advance your technological knowledge through project-based learning. Your work will be supported by lectures, group tutorials and feedback sessions.

During the semester you will be required to present your work for discussion in group situations where you will have the opportunity to discuss your projects and receive feedback from peers and staff.

Teaching Mode: Hours per week: 3
Lecture: 1
Tutorial: 2

Learning Approaches
Learning approaches will cover the following:

• Project based learning through product analyses and evaluation.
  
• Self-directed learning to give you the opportunity to explore and demonstrate a wider coverage of the Unit Material. Your Individual research on topics relevant to your team project.
  
• Individual learning which demonstrates innovative product solutions. Studio based learning is a creative activity and you will have every opportunity to show your innovative skills for peer and staff feedback. The staff are equally committed to enhancing and developing your technical knowledge to improve product innovation.
  
• Experiential learning that connects manufacturing knowledge with product usability.
  
• Reflective learning through a hand on approach in the disassembly of selected products 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.
  
• You will also engage in group discussions and presentation of project work to demonstrate your technical and manufacturing knowledge.

Assessment

The assessment will comprise individual research in the form of a written report and a group project to investigate the design, technology and manufacturing of a specific product.

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.Feedback is given in both a formative way in the form of regular discussion of project progress as well as summative in the form of written feedback on the report and project to criterion referenced assesment sheets.

Assessment name: Report
Description: Research a specific manufacturing technique and submit a written report (to go towards class resource (book) on manufacturing techniques for ongoing reference).
Relates to objectives: 1,2,4
Weight: 60%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Mid Semester

Assessment name: Project (applied)
Description: As a group, dissemble a product and analyse and document the materials and manufacturing processes used.
Relates to objectives: 1,2,3,4
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Group
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

Where possible electronic copies of notes will be provided either on the unit blackboard home page or CD in the Resource Centre

There are a large variety of resources available both online and in printed form. As such there is no specific text book.

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 is required and 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 the 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