2. Syllabus statement
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2.1 Prerequisite(s) and corequisite(s)
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Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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GRAP 1024 Product Design Studio 2 (Principles)
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2.2 Aim
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To apply and develop knowledge of low volume manufacturing materials and processes, sustainability, and introduce principles of basic structures, and simple mechanisms in the context of a product design project.
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2.3 Course Objectives
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Course Objectives
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Graduate Qualities being developed though the course
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GQ1
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GQ2
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GQ5
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GQ6
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GQ7
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Objective (a) Describe low volume manufacturing methods and their limits, possibilities and environmental impacts.
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Objective (b) Utilise computer aided design tools to develop, analyse and communicate a simple product.
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Objective (c) Develop a design for low volume manufacture for a particular material and process.
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Objective (d) Demonstrate and utilise knowledge of design for sustainability principles for the development of products.
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Objective (e) Evaluate the performance of a design against qualitative and quantitative criteria including the environmental impact of a design.
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Objective (f) Prepare a presentation incorporating images and text to describe a design proposal.
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Objective (g) Develop an understanding of basic principles of structural design.
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2.4 Course content
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Product design for the context of low volume manufacturing and simple mechanical systems.
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Research and develop knowledge of the form, mechnical and environmental possibilities and restrictions of materials and processes.
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Apply and further develop knowledge about the environmental impact of low volume manufacturing materials and processes.
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Develop, construct and evaluate the design for a simple mechanical device.
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Creating strategies for low volume manufacturing.
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Creation of a bill of materials and manufacturing report
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Develop a basic assessment of the environmental impact of a product.
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Communicate a design with the use of images and text.
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2.5 Teaching and learning arrangements
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Mode of delivery
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Internal:
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External:
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Online: Fully Partially
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Course components
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Lecture
Tutorial
Practical
Practicum
Seminar
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Workshop
Computer Practical
Studio
Case Study
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Fieldwork
Clinic/ Clinical Placement
Industrial Placement
Directed Study
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Description
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Teaching & Learning Arrangement
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Brief description
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Duration
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Associated course objective
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Lectures
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To present concepts.
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2 hours
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Studios
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To apply concepts to problems, both individually and in groups.
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6 hours
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Field Trips
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To research materials and processes
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2.6 Assessment
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Assessment Task
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Brief description
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Length (ie word count where applicable)
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Proportion of total assessment
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Course objective being assessed
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Research and Ideation
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Research on materials and processes and their environmental impact.
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Eqv 1350 words
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15%
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Design Development
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Development of a product through iterations of design to a final testable prototype.
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Eqv 1800 words
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20%
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Documentation and Presentation
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CAD model, engineering drawings and visual presentation of the design.
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Eqv 3150 words
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35%
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Summary Report
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Report describing the process, important information and findings, the technical specifications and environmental issues of the design including reflections on the process
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Eqv 1800 words
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20%
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Short Project
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Design for a a simple mechanical product
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Eqv 900 words
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10%
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Additional assessment requirements
eg achievement of a specified minimum level in a particular part of the course or attendance/participation requirements
None
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Policy compliance
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Does the course comply with the assessment policy described above? Yes
If no, has an application for variation been approved by the Division? No
Please comment on any issues which have created difficulties in complying with the policy. N/A
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2.7 Supplementary assessment / Conceded and Terminating Passes:
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Will supplementary assessment be available in this course? No
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Will conceded and terminating passes be available in this course? No
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2.8 Textbook(s):
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