6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL
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Synopsis
This unit introduces the field of transportation design including materials technology, ergonomics, future trends and external influences, and transportation design history. Project work will be undertaken using the appropriate drawing and rendering techniques to initiate and present transportation concepts.
Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- accurately sketch preliminary transportation concepts
- detail their design solutions using appropriate means and materials
- analyse transport design problems
- understand transportation design styling terms
- understand the types of materials, construction techniques, advances in engineering and technology that have recently occurred in the automotive/transportation industries
- observe and employ occupational health and safety principles and rules appropriate to studio practice.
Assessment
Folio: 80%; Research assignments: 20%
Workload requirements
12 hours per week including: 4 hours per week of studio and 8 hours of independent study.
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