IDE1602 - Product drawing

Offered

Caulfield Second semester 2008 (Day)

Synopsis

This unit covers an advanced practice of combining techniques and media, as well as experimental methods; introduction to framing of the subject; selection of the most appropriate view; combination of views; development of background treatment; composition of pictorial settings for products.

Objectives

On successful completion of this unit, students will:

1. draw to build ideas and show salient features of an intended design rather than a pre-existing object;
2. appreciate drawing as a method of externalising thoughts and developing ideas;
3. communicate their ideas through concept presentation sketches and renderings;
4. use drawing for persuasion and communication in a product design context;
5. demonstrate proficiency in the use of appropriate drawing mediums and equipment;
6. understand the range of drawing mediums and select appropriate techniques to suit the nature of the design or the communicative purpose.

Assessment

Regular exercises:70% Visual diary: 30%

Contact hours

4 studio hours and 8 independent study hours

Prerequisites

DGN1001, DWG1301

Prohibitions

IDE1601