Course Title: Generate and transfer complex computer-aided drawings and specifications

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2020

Course Code: GRAP6371C

Course Title: Generate and transfer complex computer-aided drawings and specifications

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 4819

Course Contact Email: robin.blood@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 72

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 covers the preparation of complex drawings using computer-aided techniques and capabilities, including three-dimensional modelling, exploded assembly drawings and conversion of drawings for CNC applications.

 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSFDN5001 Generate and transfer complex computer-aided drawings and specifications

Element:

1 Create exploded assembly drawings

Performance Criteria:

1.1

Drawing preparations, including drawing name, labelling information, dimensions, specifications and information management requirements, are obtained/completed

1.2

Three-dimensional models are prepared for all components

1.3

Perspective view of the model is created and confirmed

1.4

Model is exploded so that all components are visible

1.5

All individual components are labelled in accordance with enterprise requirements

1.6

Quality checks are completed to ensure accuracy of outcomes

1.7

Drawings are stored in accordance with enterprise requirements

Element:

2 Create job sheets

Performance Criteria:

2.1

Preparations, including file storage, product coding, inventory information and drawing management requirements, are identified and completed

2.2

Job sheet template is set up in accordance with enterprise requirements and practices

2.3

Necessary orthographic views are created and dimensioned

2.4

Sequencing of machine operations and operator requirements, including work health and safety (WHS) are identified and listed

2.5

Draft job sheets are prepared, reviewed, tested and amended to enterprise requirements

2.6

Job sheets are stored in accordance with enterprise requirements

Element:

3 Convert drawings for CNC applications

Performance Criteria:

3.1

Conversion requirements are identified and confirmed from the CNC machine specifications

3.2

Layers and additional information required for final conversion are created

3.3

Drawing entities are assigned to the relevant layers

3.4

Conversion to the required file type is completed

3.5

Converted file is stored in accordance with enterprise requirements


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 course will be delivered through face-to-face classes and by utilising the learning support material and resources here in Canvas. This unit covers the preparation of complex drawings using computer-aided techniques and capabilities, including three-dimensional modelling, exploded assembly drawings and conversion of drawings for CNC applications. 


Teaching Schedule

Week No.

Class

Description

Element(s)

1

Intro

Introduction to CAD Software - SolidWorks, interface, basic tools

1,2,3

2

Use of basic tools

Basic surfacing process and tools

1

3

Sketching

Focus on sketching

1

4

Basic modelling

Modelling exercises

1

5

Working from drawings

Interpret and create model from drawing

1

6

Assessment 1 handed out

Features and tools

Looking at a range of features for modelling - Assignment 1 handed out

1,2,3

7

Creating tech drawings

Creating tech drawings from files

1,2

8

Tech drawings

BOM, exploded views etc.

1,2

9

3d printing and CNC

File prep and slicer use

1,3

10

Working on assessment 1

Working on Assessment 1 and additional theory/tutorials

1,2,3

11

Assessment 1 Submission

In class feedback for Assessment 1 - applying changes

1,2,3

12

Studio class

In class feedback for Assessment 2 - applying changes

1,2,3

13

Practise test

In class practise test

1,2,3

14

Knowledge test

Assessment 2 Gate

In class test – Assessment 3

Assessment 2 Gate

1,2,3

15

Studio class

Working on assessment 2

1,2,3

16

Assessment 2 Submission

Assessment 2 submission, in class feedback and consultation

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include Preparing of complex drawings using computer-aided techniques and capabilities, including three-dimensional modelling, exploded assembly drawings and conversion of drawings for CNC applications. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on My RMIT.


Assessment Tasks

Assignment task 1 - Practical project

Due: Week 11

Assignment task 2 - Practical project

Due: Week 16

Assignment task 3 – Knowledge test

Due: Week 14


Assessment Matrix

Other Information

Teaching schedule may vary according to students and task requirements

Information is correct at time of publishing.

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