IDE2114

Industrial design studio 4 ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: To be advised

Offered:
Caulfield Second semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: This unit serves as an introduction to the field of consumer product design. Teaching centres on the design of electrical appliances, with emphasis on production issues, value analysis, ergonomics, materials selection, and documentation for manufacture. Consumer appeal and market factors will also be taken into account.

Objectives: On successful completion of this unit, students will: 1.Design products to a high standard of technical and aesthetic performance; 2.Apply product analysis techniques to existing products and learn to develop them for new products; 3.Locate and apply information on materials and manufacturing processes; 4.Carry out design projects for the consumer product field, which incorporate electromechanical components and devices; 5.understand and practice the rules of occupational health and safety in force in the industrial design studio

Assessment: Folio presentation of assigned projects: 100%

Contact Hours: 12 hours per week including 4 hours studio contact and 8 hours of independent study

Prerequisites: IDE2113

Corequisites: OHS1000