Course Title: Produce 2D product design drawings using software applications

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2024

Course Code: GRAP9476

Course Title: Produce 2D product design drawings using software applications

School: 515T Creative Industries

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C5435 - Diploma of Product Design

Course Contact: Robin Blood

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4683

Course Contact Email: robin.blood@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Sam Crupi:

sam.crupi@rmit.edu.au

Jansen Lye:

jansen.lye@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 85

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

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Course Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills, and knowledge to produce two-dimensional (2D) product design drawings using software applications. This includes three-dimensional (3D) representations of an object or design on a 2D surface. 

It requires the ability to establish a drawing template file to create and edit drawings, output drawings and use saving, backing up and importing file functions. 

The unit applies to product designers who use software applications to prepare technical and non-technical 2D drawings from project briefs, sketches, drawings, plans and from 3D models. The drawings produced and notations included are required to conform to Australian Standards and drawing protocols. 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

VU23427 Produce 2D product design drawings using software applications

Element:

1.Determine drawing requirements

Performance Criteria:

1.1

Identify project objectives and establish timeframes for completion

1.2

Confirm purpose, scope, and information and presentation requirements for drawing with relevant personnel

1.3

Identify and collect all data necessary to produce the drawing

Element:

2.Produce a drawing template file

Performance Criteria:

2.1

Set up the drawing environment

2.2

Create a suitable drawing management strategy

2.3

Build a product design library

2.4

Create appropriate text and dimension styles

2.5

Set up title blocks

Element:

3.Create product design drawings

Performance Criteria:

3.1

Confirm input information for translation into 2D drawings

3.2

Import data from other software applications to produce drawings, as required

3.3

Add text, as required, according to standard operating procedures, Australian Standards and drawing protocols

3.4

Apply appropriate scale and arrangement of projected, sectional and detail views, according to Australian Standards and drawing protocols

3.5

Import symbols to represent product features, including size, shape and materials

3.6

Check and validate drawing against job requirements, standard operating procedures, Australian Standards and drawing protocols

3.7

Discuss drawings with required personnel and confirm required amendments

3.8

Use editing commands to modify drawing elements and existing text

3.9

Follow relevant work health and safety procedures for drawing activities

Element:

4.Output drawings

Performance Criteria:

4.1

Set page layout for the drawing file to suit output requirements

4.2

Set parameters for the output

4.3

Output drawings to the appropriate required format

4.4

Check output meets job requirements

Element:

5.Manage files

Performance Criteria:

5.1

Create suitable file directories for the drawing project

5.2

Save and back up drawing files to the specified drives or directories

5.3

Name new files and retrieve, rename and edit saved files as required


Learning Outcomes


Refer to Elements/Performance Criteria


Details of Learning Activities

This unit covers preparing the CAD/Digital environment, creating 2D drawings both technical and non-technical, and producing output including orthogonal drawings, bills of materials and renderings.  The course is delivered in two parts:  AutoCAD for technical drawings and Adobe suite for non-technical/presentation drawings.


Teaching Schedule

Week No.

 Topics Assessment Due

Week 1

 Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator (Introduction and Core Skills)

 

Week 2

 

Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator (Introduction and Core Skills) - Basic Photos editing

 

Week 3

Rendering Linework

Creating Template and more drawing and editing commands

 

Week 4

Create an album cover

Title Sheet/Block & 3rd Angle Orthogonal Projection

 

Week 5

Illustrator Intro

Trace a logo

Layers and Layouts

 

Week 6

Trace out a logo 

Annotating a Drawing; Drawing Check & Validation

 

Week 7

Trace out a sketch/Drawing

AutoCAD: Circle, Fillet & Chamfer

Assessment Task 1: Orthogonal drawing of bracket - Due 

Week 8

Render your sketch

 

Week 9

Create a Frankenstein’s monster

Flat Pack Design Brief

 

Week 10

Intro and Photo Booth

Spline, Arc, Ellipse, Polygon & Scale

Assessment Task 2: Orthogonal drawing of chair - Due

Week 11

Rendering a car 1

Rendering a car 2

Blocks, Hatching & Arrays

 

Week 12

Creating a BOM

 

 

Week 13

2D Parametrics

 

Week 14

Publish & Work on Flat Pack Glasses Task

 

Assessment Task 3: 2D Flat Pack Glasses Due

Week 15

 

3D Modelling 

 

Week 16

3D Modelling 

Work on Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 4 - 3D Glasses Due

 

Assessment Task 5:

Rendering images and Presentation Due

Week 17

Student feedback and Consultation

 

While all course content will be delivered, the order and mode of delivery may change depending on the availability of specialist facilities and equipment. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will need to refer to CANVAS as teaching resources may vary according to teaching schedule and task requirements.

 

Prescribed Texts: There are no compulsory prescribed texts in this course.

You are advised to look at the Learning Hub at myRMIT site for ongoing updated information.
A range of learning resources and references are provided throughout the year.
You will require a personal storage device and tools as outlined in tool kit list.
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software.

 

The Learning Lab

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab

 

Study Support

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support


RMIT Library.
You will also have access to the library resources.
Among the library’s electronic resources is the ability to access Lynda.com for online tutorials and lessons. You may be given these tutorials (and other resources) to supplement your classroom learning. The University Library has extensive resources for Design students.


RMIT Library has produced the following:
subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies.

https://rmit.libguides.com/alldesign


Overview of Assessment

Assessments will be held throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess your performance and the application of your knowledge and skills and may include practical tasks, project,direct observation including exploration of and experimentation with techniques,written and/or oral questioning and discussions to assess your knowledge and understanding of this unit. 


Assessment Tasks

Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace. 

To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher for each assessment task. 

 

Assessment Task 1: Orthogonal Drawing
Due: Week 7*

Assessment Task 2: Orthogonal Drawing 2
Due Week 10*

Assessment Task 3: Pack Glasses
Due Week 14*

Assessment Task 4: 3D Glasses
Due Week 16*

Assessment Task 5: Rendering Images and Presentation
Due Week 16*

 

*Due dates for assessment tasks dependent on access to specialist facilities and equipment may change. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.

You are required to demonstrate all learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard.
You will receive feedback with verbal and/or written evaluation of your progress within class time. 
The submitted projects will be assessed with written feedback as well as a checklist that relates to separate components of the project and the overall outcome.

Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:

CA: Competency Achieved

NYC: Not Yet Competent

DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration.

Other Information

Attendance:

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.

 

Feedback - You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student feedback at RMIT

Student Progress 
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy

Assessment:

Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (e.g. applying for an extension of time):

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment

 

On Time Submission and Impact of Late Submission 
On time submission is an important factor in your assessment. Employability skills are embedded in all courses and these include Planning & Organising and Self-management. For this reason, late work impacts on your competency assessment. 
Submissions that are assessed as Not Satisfactory can be re-submitted once and this is only permitted during the period that the competency is scheduled.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity

Submissions
When submitting work for assessment you are required to complete a declaration of authorship. This must be done for every summative assessment task. This statement acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications. For non-­digital submission use the printed form provided. For digital online submission please use e­ Submission process.

Information about your studies:

You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students

 

 

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit

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