Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

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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%

Chief examiner(s)

Robbie Napper

Contact hours

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

Prerequisites

IDE2113

Co-requisites

OHS1000