Undergraduate - UnitIDE1502 - Modelmaking and workshop practice

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational Unit	Department of Design
Offered	Caulfield First semester 2013 (Day) Caulfield Second semester 2013 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Mr Peter Farrer

Synopsis

This unit deals with the practical aspects of making models in a workshop, embracing workshop practices, modelling techniques and using manual or semi-automated tools. Students undertake programmed exercises in modelmaking including three dimensional form development, and gain an understanding of the physical and chemical properties of modelling materials

Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will:

have a knowledge of the range of modelling types and their applications
be able to make simple models of the design objects in the workshop
have a general understanding of fabrication techniques and finishing processes involved in the execution of prescribed design modelling projects
have a working knowledge of the application and operation of manual and semi automatic equipment
understand occupational health and safety policy requirements of the modelmaking workshop environment and be able to demonstrate safe working practices on a selected range of equipment.

Assessment

Progressive assessment: 60%
Examination: 40%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Robbie Napper

Contact hours

4 hours of taught classes plus 8 hours of individual study per week

Prerequisites

DGN1001 or ARC2002

Prohibitions

IDE1501