Course Title: Produce 2D product design drawings using software applications
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2022
Course Code: COSC6220
Course Title: Produce 2D product design drawings using software applications
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption.
Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209.
Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus
Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.
School: 515T Creative Industries
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
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VU22260 Produce 2D product design drawings using software applications |
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1 Produce a drawing template file |
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2 Create product design drawings |
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3 Output drawings |
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4 Manage files |
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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
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 face to face classes and learning support material and resources available through the CANVAS.
Teaching Schedule
Adobe and ACAD Teaching Schedule
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Week 1 |
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 |
Photoshop introduction Drawing accurately continued Object Snaps Creating a drawing template Text standards/conventions |
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Week 3 |
Selections and Masks Rectangle/Polyline commands Explode/Pedit/Join/Offset/Trim/Extend commands Page layout & standards/conventions Start Title Sheet/Block task |
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Week 4 |
Text and standards/conventions Third Angle Orthogonal Projection Construction lines (Xlines) Move/Copy/Rotate |
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Week 5 |
Complex selections Layer theory Layout overview |
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Week 6 |
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 |
Additional masks Circle command Fillet and Chamfer commands |
Assessment Task 1: Due |
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Week 8 |
Photo editing Groups |
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Week 9 |
Illustrator introduction Introduction to flat pack design |
Photoshop Assessment Handed out |
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Week 10 |
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 |
Linework and technical images Blocks Hatching |
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Week 12 |
Additions Illustrator and Photoshop skills Design Centre BOM |
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Week 13 |
Working on Assessment |
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Week 14 |
Working on Assessment Assessment submission |
Assessment Task 5: Due. Photoshop Assessment Gate Assessment Task 3: Due |
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Week 15 |
Feedback and review Introduction to 3D |
Assessment Task 6: Due |
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Week 16 |
Resubmission | 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.
Prescribed Texts: There are no compulsory prescribed texts in this course.
You are advised to look at the Learning Hub at myRMIT site for ongoing updated information.
A range of learning resources and references are provided throughout the year.
You will require a personal storage device and tools as outlined in tool kit list.
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software.
The Learning Lab
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
Study Support
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support
RMIT Library.
You will also have access to the library resources.
Among the library’s electronic resources is the ability to access Lynda.com for online tutorials and lessons. You may be given these tutorials (and other resources) to supplement your classroom learning. The University Library has extensive resources for Design students.
RMIT Library has produced the following:
subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies.
https://rmit.libguides.com/alldesign
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
To demonstrate competency in this course you need to submit the following piece of assessment to a satisfactory standard.
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 15*
*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.
You are required to demonstrate all learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard.
You will receive feedback with verbal and/or written evaluation of your progress within class time.
The submitted projects will be assessed with written feedback as well as a checklist that relates to separate components of the project and the overall outcome.
This course is assessed for competency.
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.
Feedback - You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student feedback at RMIT
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy
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
On Time Submission and Impact of Late Submission
On time submission is an important factor in your assessment. Employability skills are embedded in all courses and these include Planning & Organising and Self-management. For this reason, late work impacts on your competency assessment.
Submissions that are assessed as Not Satisfactory can be re-submitted once and this is only permitted during the period that the competency is scheduled.
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.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
Submissions
When submitting work for assessment you are required to complete a declaration of authorship. This must be done for every summative assessment task. This statement acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications. For non-digital submission use the printed form provided. For digital online submission please use e Submission process.
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
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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