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IDE3115

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational UnitDepartment of Design
OfferedCaulfield First semester 2013 (Day)
Coordinator(s)Dr Robbie Napper

Synopsis

This unit introduces students to designing products for specific purposes at a more advanced level, and builds on knowledge gained in the previous semester. Presentation skills are further developed with the execution of detailed models of product designs, and the use of computer skills for engineering drawing. Emphasis is placed on design methodologies, ergonomics, documentation for manufacture, the sourcing of relevant product data, researching techniques and user analyses.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will:

  1. produce original designs to a high standard of technical, production, and aesthetic requirements, which successfully resolve product semantic issues
  2. undertake value analysis studies of existing products
  3. prepare product design specifications
  4. demonstrate at an advanced level, skills, and abilities in the documentation of designs for production
  5. conceptualise, design and develop for specific market criteria
  6. produce detailed models for presentation purposes
  7. observe and employ occupational health and safety principles and rules appropriate to studio practice.

Assessment

Progressive assessment of two design projects: 40% and 60%

Chief examiner(s)

Contact hours

4 hours per week of studio and 8 hours of independent study

Prerequisites