Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Duration
Contact Hours
Campus
Prerequisite
Corequisite
1 Semester
36 Hours per Semester
Prahran
Nil
Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points
A unit of study in the Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design).
This unit aims to give students an introduction to various materials and manufacturing process technologies in relation to the product design process. With a focus on design for manufacture, students will engage in practical application of investigation, evaluation and specification for manufacture within design projects. At the completion of this unit students should be able to: Undertake and document investigations in methods of manufacture; Critically assess materials and methods of manufacture, employ creative strategies to devise alternate proposals; Apply and document design process methodologies to develop practical design outcomes; In the context of sheet material manufacture for product design, develop a design project that articulates alignment of design intent, manufacturing, materials and specifications; Articulate design intentions, processes and technical decision-making through verbal and visual methods; Identify, source, and use information to resolve design requirements for manufacture.
This unit will be primarily conducted through project-based studio learning encouraging ongoing project development and self-directed research. Learning and teaching methods may include lectures, tutorials and site visits where appropriate.
Note: Percentage weightings are indicative. See Unit Briefs for full assessment details. Assessable work comprises of group activities, research and design projects, and an open book exam. Project activities focus on the process of research and design for manufacture and specification for production. Assessment Task One Minor Research Project (15%) Assessment Task Two Group project (20%) Assessment Task Three Design project (50%) Assessment Task Four: Exam (15%)
Swinburne University works to produce higher education graduates who are capable in their chosen profession. Learners bring to Swinburne a diverse wealth of experiences and graduate with individual understandings, abilities and attitudes. Within this context, HDIND222 Processes Technology aims to provide students with the following attributes: Are capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas; Aware of environments in which they will be contributing.
The process technologies that in this subject may include: An Introduction to material properties; Woods and Laminates; Glass and Ceramics; Sheet metal fabrication; Combining and Subtracting Methods; Introduction to Model Making and Prototyping Technologies; 3D Scanning and Reverse Engineering. Throughout the unit, students will engage in a number of activities that may include: • Open discussions in lecture and tutorial studios; • Presentations; • Progressive evaluations; • Site visits; • Practical project based activities including manufacturing technology research, conceptual development, mock ups, concept development, design specification and evaluation; • Individual and group projects; • A final open book exam based on lecture content. Preparation requirements Students are expected to work outside of class time to conduct investigations, document findings, and develop their projects.
Throughout the unit, students will engage in a number of activities that may include: • Open discussions in lecture and tutorial studios; • Presentations; • Progressive evaluations; • Site visits; • Practical project based activities including manufacturing technology research, conceptual development, mock ups, concept development, design specification and evaluation; • Individual and group projects; • A final open book exam based on lecture content. Preparation requirements Students are expected to work outside of class time to conduct investigations, document findings, and develop their projects.
Hollins, G 1991 Total Design: managing the design process in the service sector, Pitman Publishing, London. Amstead, BH 1987 Manufacturing Processes, 8th edn, John Wiley & Sons Inc, Canada. Schey, JA 2000 Introduction to Manufacturing Processes, McGraw-Hill, USA. Magrab, EB 2000 Integrated Product and Process Design and Development: The Product Realization Process, CRC Press, Florida.
