DES1003

Technology 1

8 points
* 4 studio hours and one 2-hour lecture per week
* First and second semester
* Caulfield

Objectives On successful completion of this subject students should be able to model design concepts by means of formal engineering drawings; carry out simple dimensional analyses of product designs; apply appropriate drawing and dimensioning conventions of the AS1100 series of Australian standards; source and apply anthropometric data as required in specific design projects; and represent design concepts through three dimensional models produced with common materials and simple manufacturing technology.

Synopsis The subject establishes principles of formal engineering and geometrical drawing, including an introduction to dimensioning and tolerancing of product designs; it provides an introduction to the theory and practice of ergonomics for designers; and develops basic three dimensional modelling skills. Topics include engineering drawing, orthographic projection, pictorial drawing, constructional methods, dimensioning and presentation rules, principles of anthropometrics, ergonomics in seating and workspace design, and the principles and practice of model making using simple technology.

Assessment Design examinations and major projects: 60%
* Design Exercises: 40%

Prescribed texts

Roth R N and Van Haeringen I A Australian engineering drawing handbook part 1 Basic principles and techniques IEAust, 1988
Yoshiharu S and others Models and prototypes Graphic-sha, 1991

Recommended texts

Boundy A W and Hass I L Technical drawing 2nd edn, McGraw-Hill, 1981
de Garmo E P and others Materials and processes in manufacturing 7th edn, Macmillan, 1988
Dreyfuss H Humanscale MIT Press, 1981
Pheasant S Bodyspace Taylor and Francis, 1986