Course Title: Industrial Design Prototyping and Complex Fabrication
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Industrial Design Prototyping and Complex Fabrication
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
GRAP2578 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
320H Architecture & Urban Design |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2014, Sem 2 2014, Sem 1 2015, Sem 2 2015, Sem 1 2016, Sem 2 2016, Sem 1 2017, Sem 2 2017 |
GRAP2578 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
370H Design |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2018, Sem 2 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 2 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 1 2021, Sem 2 2021, Sem 1 2022 |
GRAP2942 |
Brunswick Campus |
Undergraduate |
370H Design |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 2 2023, Sem 1 2024 |
Course Coordinator: Judith Glover
Course Coordinator Phone: Please email
Course Coordinator Email: judith.glover@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: Please email
Course Coordinator Availability: Please email
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Assumed Knowledge:
You are required to have an understanding of the practices, processes and concepts explored in the following courses in order to commence this course: GRAP 1051/ GRAP 2932 Industrial Design Engineering: Materials, Mechanics, Processes and Principles of Production GRAP 1052 / GRAP 2933 Design Prototyping:Materials, Processes and Experimentation GRAP 1050 / GRAP 2931 Computer Aided Industrial Design GRAP 1049 / GRAP 2924 Industrial Design Drawing
Course Description
Industrial Design Prototyping and Complex Fabrication engages you in a technical prototyping environment to translate designed products into production ready prototypes. Through a deep immersion into hi-fidelity design prototyping and fabrication, you will develop key technical capabilities useful for articulating your design projects for exhibition and presentation; and for accurately communicating design intent, usability, materiality and mechanical performance to clients, manufacturers, and product engineers. You will engage in a wide array of prototyping tools, machines and techniques and undertake a series of individual and group design prototyping projects.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
In this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes:
Apply analytical, critical, creative and strategic thinking to industrial design problems and research within complex and unfamiliar contexts and concerns.
Collaborate with other specialists and key stakeholders on design problems on multi-disciplinary projects in diverse settings.
Articulate complex design ideas to diverse audiences through an advanced and adaptable repertoire of communication strategies and technologies.
Initiate, plan, manage and execute research and design projects with independence and in an objective and ethical manner.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
1) Collaborate with peers and technical experts to find solutions to complicated processes of material machining, forming , construction and finishing.
2) Manage design and prototyping projects and identify specification and fabrication issues as they arise and adjust plans and procedures to address them.
3) Approach the use of specialist tools, materials and industrial environments in a designedly manner with attention to the needs and safety of oneself and others and the appropriate use of resources.
4) Execute and deliver professional standard design prototypes.
Overview of Learning Activities
You will be actively engaged in practical learning supported by a range of face to face and/or online activities such as lectures, tutorials, group and class discussions, and activities in specialist workshops and labs. The technical knowledge and skills you are to develop through practice in this course will require you to undertake and manage your own skills development in a self-directed manner.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.
To effectively participate in coursework, either on or away from campus, you are advised to obtain (as a minimum) the following:
- Drawing Supplies including visual diaries, pens, pencils, markers and ancillary products and consumables.
- Personal Protective Equipment including protective eye-wear, ear plugs, a dust jacket, and closed toe safety shoes
- Prototyping Supplies including a 150mm steel ruler, a high quality craft knife and ancillary products, materials and consumables.
- Design and Documentation Equipment including a personal computer of an appropriate specification, course specific software, a digital camera and a mobile phone.
When on campus you will have access to and will utilise the School of Design workshop facilities, specialist computer labs and software, and 2D and 3D printing facilities.
Course specific resources such as readings, reference lists, access to specialist software, video demonstrations and class notes will be provided online.
There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on how well you meet the course learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1: Appreciation, 10%
CLO: 1, 2, 3
Assessment Task 2: Process Inquiry, 20%
CLO: 1, 2, 3
Assessment Task 3: Project 30%
CLO: 1, 2, 3, 4
Assessment Task 4: Documentation 40%
CLO: 1, 2, 3, 4
Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more. Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions.