Course Title: Design and produce a product incorporating mechanical/electrical features
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
Course Code: GRAP6339
Course Title: Design and produce a product incorporating mechanical/electrical features
School: 320T Architecture & Design
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5329 - Diploma of Product Design
Course Contact: Robin Blood
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819
Course Contact Email: robin.blood@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Robin Blood and Kevin Lewis
Nominal Hours: 180
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
None
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and produce a mechanical/electrical product from a brief applying a range of advanced techniques and materials.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU21026 Design and produce a product incorporating mechanical/electrical features |
Element: |
1. Contribute to the development of the product design brief |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Evaluate the potential for a range of approaches 1.2 Use idea generation techniques to refine parameters of the design brief 1.3 Consider financial cost and environmental impact of design for impact on design brief. 1.4 Research intellectual property, moral rights and copyright requirements for inclusion in design brief 1.5 Provide verbal and written input into drafting of design brief |
Element: |
2. Research relevant technological information |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Source and access information pertinent to the brief 2.2 Assess information for relevance and applicability 2.3 Liaise with relevant specialists in relation to technological options 2.4 Access information on available electrical or mechanical devices to requirements of brief |
Element: |
3. Develop a range of technologically innovative solutions to the design problem |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Determine a range of innovative solutions to meet the parameters of the brief 3.2 Establish criteria for selecting mechanical or electrical features required to develop the design solution 3.3 Refine design solution based on ongoing experimentation and analysis of technological options |
Element: |
4. Plan design process |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Identify all components required to produce the design solution 4.2 Assess technical, resource and workspace requirements associated with production 4.3 Consult with any specialist services required for the production of the work 4.4 Develop a documented project plan |
Element: |
5. Provide visual concepts to client |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Present product design and proposed timelines for production to client including rationale for any changes 5.2 Respond to feedback and make changes to design as required 5.3 Confirm production plan and timelines with client |
Element: |
6. Realise working prototype |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Develop the design solution using appropriate facilities, tools, techniques and materials 6.2 Refine the design solution based on ongoing experiences with the production of work 6.3 Use safe working practices throughout the production of the design solution
6.4 Prepare final design and documentation to accompany final design
6.5 Develop specifications to ensure that the quality of work meets requirements
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place in a studio/workshop/class room using industry standard resources. You will complete exercises and industry relevant projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study to complete assignments outside class time.
In class activities may include:
• Presentations and demonstration
• teacher directed group activities/projects with individual input from students
• class exercises to practice and develop skills
• Analysis/critique of relevant material
• Student presentations with Teacher and Peer feedback and review
• Personal class time to discuss and develop own work for assessment/presentation
Out of class activities may include:
• practical work on projects
• investigation and research
• preparing of work for presentations
• project work
• independent research
• online research
You are expected to manage your learning and undertake an appropriate amount of out-of-class independent study and research.
Teaching Schedule
These are available from the course on your online Blackboard portal.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems. Learning resources include access to studios and computer laboratories and relevant software. You will also be expected to make use of the library resources.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills and will include:
EXAMPLES
- Practical tasks, a major project
- direct observation including exploration of and experimentation with techniques
- written and/or oral questioning and discussion to assess knowledge and understanding
- completion of a design journal and/or portfolio including personal reflection and feedback
- direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence
The RMIT assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as a student as well as those of your teachers. http://mams.rmit.edu.au/kh6a3ly2wi2h1.pdf
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete assessment tasks to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment.
These are available from the course on your online Blackboard portal.
Graded assessment applies for courses within the Diploma of Product Design
CHD Competent with high distinction 80 - 100 Highly developed
CDI Competent with distinction 70 - 79 Well developed
CC Competent with credit 60 - 69 Developed
CAG Competent achieved - graded 50 - 59 Sound
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 are available from the course on your online Blackboard portal.
Other Information
Academic Progress:
At the end of each academic period individual student progress will be reviewed by the Student Academic Progress Review Committee and students will be advised of their eligibility for progression.
Student Charter:
The Student Charter, in association with the University’s statutes and law, indicates what the University and its students can expect from each other. The University’s mission is to create and disseminate knowledge to meet the needs of industry and the community and to foster in students the skills and passion to contribute to and engage with the world.
http://www.rmit.edu.au/about/studentcharter
Student Responsibilities:
In undertaking this course students are required to be responsible for:
•The time management of the course work in order to complete all work requirements satisfactorily and on time.
•RMIT encourages students to attend all scheduled classes to optimise academic success.
•To ascertain what content or assessment has been missed, and gather the information prior to next class.
•To be proactive in mastering the academic material of the course by challenging, questioning and extending course outcomes.
•To be responsible for the maintenance of a non-disruptive and scholastic attitude in the learning environment.
See RMIT Academic progress information, responsibilities and support for current students:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=nzasms4pljer (unresolved)
Extension of Time for Submission of Assessable work Procedure:
Students must refer to the RMIT policy for eligibility and procedures.
www.rmit.edu.au/browse/Current%20students%2FAdministration%2FAssessment% (unresolved)
2FExtensions%20of%20time%20for%20submission%20of%20assessable%20work/
Equitable Assessment:
Students must refer to the RMIT policy for eligibility and procedures.
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=id0959jyz9mx (unresolved)
Students must refer to the RMIT policy for eligibility and procedures.
www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w (unresolved)
Assessment Principles:
Final assessment decisions can be reviewed and or appealed.
See RMIT Assessment Policies:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/policies/academic
Employability skills:
Employability skills describe non-technical skills and competencies that are an important part of
effective and successful participation in the workplace.
The following Employability Skills are an inherent part of this course:
Communication, Teamwork, Problem solving, Initiative and enterprise, Planning and organising,
Self management, Learning and Technology.
Plagiarism:
Refer to the RMIT policy on plagiarism which is reference under Academic Integrity at RMIT
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n;STATUS=A?QRY=Plagiarism%20-% (unresolved)
20student%20information&STYPE=ENTIRE
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