Course Title: Produce 2D product design drawings using software applications
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2021
Course Code: COSC6220
Course Title: Produce 2D product design drawings using software applications
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5382 - 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
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
No Pre-requisites needed for this unit.
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge to produce two-dimensional (2-D) product design drawings using software applications. It requires the ability to set up the drawing template file to create and edit drawings, output drawing and use saving, backing up and importing file functions. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU22260 Produce 2D product design drawings using software applications |
Element: |
1 Produce a drawing template file |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Determine drawing requirements based on job requirements |
Element: |
2 Create product design drawings |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Import data from other software applications to commence drawings, as required |
Element: |
3 Output drawings |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Set page layout for the drawing file to suit output requirements |
Element: |
4 Manage files |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Create suitable file directories for the drawing project |
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
This unit covers preparing the CAD/Digital environment, creating 2D drawings both technical and non-technical, and producing output including bills of materials. The course is delivered in two parts: AutoCAD for technical drawings and Adobe suite for non-technical/presentation drawings.
This course will be delivered through online classes and learning support material and resources available through the CANVAS.
Teaching Schedule
Adobe and ACAD Teaching Schedule
| Week | Topic | Assessment |
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Week 1
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Introduction to course Introduction to RMIT IT systems Course overview Using computers safely AutoCAD Environment Navigating around your drawing Selection methods Drawing accurately |
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Week 2
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Photoshop introduction Drawing accurately continued Object Snaps Creating a drawing template Text standards/conventions |
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Week 3
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Selections and Masks Rectang/Polyline commands Explode/Pedit/Join/Offset/Trim/Extend commands Page layout & standards/conventions Start Title Sheet/Block task |
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Week 4
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Text and standards/conventions Third Angle Orthogonal Projection Construction lines (Xlines) Move/Copy/Rotate |
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Week 5
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Complex selections Layer theory Layout overview |
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Week 6
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Rendering sketches Annotating a drawing Annotation scale Text review Dimensions Multi-leaders Check and validation of Task 1 drawing Printing |
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Week 7
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Additional masks Circle command Fillet and Chamfer commands |
Assessment Task 1: Due |
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Week 8
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Photo editing Groups |
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Week 9
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Illustrator introduction Introduction to flat pack design |
Photoshop Assessment Handed out |
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Week 10
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Spline Arc Ellipse Scale Polygon Task 3 Concept refinement: Refine shapes & sizes Further documenting of ideas |
Assessment Task 2: Due |
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Week 11
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Linework and technical images Blocks Hatching |
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Week 12
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Additions Illustrator and Photoshop skills Design Centre BOM |
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Week 13
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Working on Assessment |
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Week 14
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Working on Assessment Assessment submission |
Assessment Task 5: Due. Photoshop Assessment Gate Assessment Task 3: Due Assessment Task 6: Due |
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Week 15
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Feedback and review ntroduction to 3D |
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Week 16
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Resubmission |
Photoshop Assessment Resubmisson Assessment Task 4: Due |
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.
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The Learning Lab https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
Study Support https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support
Overview of Assessment
AutoCAD Assessments
- Title Blocks
- Assessment Task 1 - Orthogonal drawing #1
- Assessment Task 2 - Orthogonal drawing #2
- Assessment Task 3 - 2D Flat pack object
Adobe Assessments
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- Rendering
Quiz
Assessment Tasks
AutoCAD: Assessment Task 1 - Orthogonal drawing of bracket
Due Week 7*
AutoCAD: Assessment Task 2 - Orthogonal drawing of chair
Due Week 10*
AutoCAD: Assessment Task 3 - 2D Flat Pack Glasses
Due Week 14*
AutoCAD: Assessment Task 4 - 3D Glasses
Due Week 16*
Adobe: Assessment Task 5 - Render images and create presentation page
Due Week 14*
Knowledge Test Task 6
Due Week 14*
*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.
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.
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
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
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.
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