Course Title: Workshop Methods
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Workshop Methods
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
GRAP2376 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
320T Architecture & Urban Design |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2008, Sem 1 2009, Sem 1 2010, Sem 1 2011, Sem 1 2012, Sem 1 2013, Sem 1 2014, Sem 1 2015, Sem 1 2018, Sem 1 2019 |
GRAP2376 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
375T Vocational Design and Social Context |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2020, Sem 1 2021 |
GRAP2376 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
515T Creative Industries |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 2 2023, Sem 1 2024 |
Course Coordinator: Julian Pratt
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 4820
Course Coordinator Email: julian.pratt@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 71.02.02
Course Coordinator Availability: by appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None.
Course Description
Workshop Methods involves developing knowledge and capabilities in selecting and safely using equipment and materials relevant to the furniture industry and appropriate to the construction of furniture prototypes and models. Worksop Methods introduces the practice of self and peer evaluation of produced objects against criteria.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) of the AD007 Associate Degree in Design (Furniture Design):
1. explore materials & modern manufacturing methods to develop concepts to proposal or prototype for both local and international corporate or individual clients
5. evaluate your own work, ideas and concepts, including self, peer and industry critique
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
1. investigate, identify and select materials appropriate to furniture design and construction.
2. perform basic operations with hand tools, power tools and static machines appropriate to furniture design and construction
3. apply knowledge of a range of construction methods, materials and processes to the making of a small items
4. use workshop facilities and a range of equipment and materials safely
5. evaluate furniture items against criteria
Overview of Learning Activities
You will be engaged in furniture workshop learning activities which include: demonstrations, group and class discussions, group practicals and individual projects;
• group practical exercises: safe workshop practices, data development, process reflection, component production and assembly of a furniture prototype.
• practicals investigating materials, construction & assembly mechanics
• individual practical exercises: safe workshop practices, data development, parts specifications and low technology component production and assemblies.
You are also required to investigate and develop knowledge outside of scheduled workshop classes.
Overview of Learning Resources
You are required to have your own personal protective equipment.
RMIT will provide you with resources, tools and equipment in a workshop/machine shop environment for learning in this course.
You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning.
Online learning tools and content
As a student in this program, you can access online learning tools and resources for your program and associated courses from the RMIT student website.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
RMIT will provide you with specific course materials for learning through our online system (Canvas). The course and workshop notes are posted on Canvas.
RMIT Library
There are services available to support your learning through the University Library.
The library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing along with specific subject guides.
The University Library has extensive resources for Furniture Design students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies http://rmit.libguides.com/furnituredesign
The library also provides a variety of resources including databases, e-journals, e-books and websites. You can find more information on Library services at: https://www.rmit.edu.au/library
Additional resources and/or sources to assist your learning will be identified by your course coordinator and will be made available to you as required during the teaching period.
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes.Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester and feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.
Assignment 1. Quiz 16% (CLO 1-4), Individual
Assignment 2. Solid timber product 49% (CLO 1-4), Individual
Assignment 3. Small item production 15% (CLO 1-5), Individual
Assignment 4. Material exploration project 20% (CLO 1-4), Individual