Course Title: Develop products incorporating mechanical/electrical features
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2021
Course Code: GRAP6374
Course Title: Develop products incorporating mechanical/electrical features
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: 180
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design and produce a product incorporating mechanical/electrical features from a brief, applying a range of advanced techniques and materials. It includes the ability to contribute to the product design through the research and development of design options, planning the design process and providing visual concepts to the clients before realising the prototype. 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: |
VU22263 Develop products incorporating mechanical/electrical features |
Element: |
1. Develop the design concept |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Evaluate the potential for a functional innovative product design that incorporates mechanical/electrical features for a targeted market 1.2 Determine financial, physical and human resources and timeframes required for developing design concept to production stage 1.3 Consider sustainability, intellectual property and copyright, and legislative requirement impacts for the product 1.4 Collaborate with others to refine parameters of the product design concept |
Element: |
2. Undertake research to inform the design |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Source and access relevant technical information relating to the product design concept |
Element: |
3. Develop innovative options |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Determine a range of technologically innovative options to meet the parameters of the brief |
Element: |
4. Plan the design process |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Identify all components required to produce the design option |
Element: |
5. Deliver visual concepts to client |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Present the product design and proposed timelines for production to client, including rationale for any changes |
Element: |
6. Realise working prototype |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Develop the prototype using appropriate facilities, tools, techniques and materials |
Learning Outcomes
This unit applies to product designers who design and produce products that incorporate mechanical/electrical features. As part of the conceptualisation and design process, product designers undertake research and explore design solutions to meet marketing, manufacturing and financial requirements to achieve the ideal design of a product. They consider both functional and aesthetic aspects and pay attention to ergonomics. They select components and materials and decide on assembly and manufacturing details. They prepare visual concepts to assist in the decision-making process and models and prototypes to demonstrate and test products and support marketing efforts. This work could be carried out independently or as part of a product development team
Details of Learning Activities
In this course you will learn about product design incorporating mechanical and electrical features through practical application and demonstration. You will also get the opportunity to design and produce a product prototype of your own incorporating mechanical and/or electrical features.
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Topic | Readings and Activities | Assessment |
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Week 1 |
Introduction to the Semester Mech. Mechanisms project introduced. |
Begin Project scope brainstorming and research on target market, design direction, visual story for Task 1 Mech. Choose 2 mechanisms from 507 Mechanisms book and construct as 2D CAD models for laser cutting |
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Week 2 |
Task 1: Technical Package, resource and time management Mech. Automata project discussed. |
Task 1: Character profile and design influences. Time management Mech. Mechanisms progress check |
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Week 3 |
Presenting your ideas. Digital presentations, Page layouts. Mech. Automata concepts and mechanisms. |
Task 2: Mood Boards, mockups and visuals. Who is your consumer? Mech, Automata concept presentation |
Mech. Automata concept presentation |
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Week 4 |
Task 1: Presentation 1. Mech. Automata test models. Breakdown of project stages |
Mech. Flat automata test models should be in progress. CAD modelling should start. |
Task 1: Due for assessment |
Week 5 |
Task 2: Introduction. Refinement and detail design. Presentation feedback Mech. Automata modelling and experimentation. |
Task 2: detail design process Mech. Research and experimentation into automata mechanisms and integration. |
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Week 6 |
Task 2: Detail design to prototype Mech. Automata modelling and experimentation. |
Task 2: Detail design process, mockups and analysis. CAD documentation Mech. Research and experimentation into automata mechanisms and integration. |
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Week 7 |
Task 2: Model Fabrication process. rapid prototyping and project progress review Mech. Automata modelling and experimentation. |
Task 2: detail design process, mockups and analysis. CAD documentation. Mech. Research and experimentation into automata mechanisms and integration, nearly finalised. |
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Week 8 |
Task 2 Consultation and presentation review Mech. Automata progress |
Task 2: Continue with detail design and prototype. Mech. R&D into automata mechanisms and integration, nearly finalised. Present progress for feedback. Fabrication starting. |
Mech. Automata progress check Task 2: Due for assessment |
Week 9 |
Task 2 and 3 Consultation Mech. Continued automata CAD modelling and building |
Task 2: Finalise mockups. Mech. Fabrication of automata parts. |
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Week 10 |
Task 3: Commence product model. Mech. Continued automata CAD modelling and building |
Mech. Continued automata CAD modelling and building. |
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Week 11 |
Task 3: Commence product model. Mech. Continued automata CAD modelling and building. |
Mech. Continued automata CAD modelling and building. Modifications and progress check. |
Mech. Automata progress check |
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Week 12 |
Design for Manufacturing Mech. Continued automata building. |
Task 3: Model making progress check Mech. Continued automata parts fabrication and building. refinement of mechanical movements. |
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Week 13 |
Project consultation Mech. Continued automata building. |
Task 3 model making Mech. Continued automata parts fabrication and building. Refinement of mechanical movements. Detail and finishing starts. |
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Week 14 |
Project consultation Mech. Continued automata building. |
Task 3 model making. Reports, CAD, folio compilation, packaging, audio visual. Mech. Continued automata parts fabrication and building. Refinement of mechanical movements. Assembly, detail and finishing. |
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Week 15 |
Project presentations Mech. Continued automata building. |
Task 3 model making final Mech. Continued automata refinement of mechanical movements. Assembly, detail and finishing. |
Task 3: Due for assessment |
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Week 16 |
Semester review and assessment Mech. Automata complete. |
Mech. Automata should be complete, documentation complete. |
Mech. Automata project due for assessment |
Note: The course schedule may change throughout the year to accommodate student and task requirements
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
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
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Assessment Tasks
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace.
To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher for each assessment task.
Task 1: Research Activity
Due: Week 4*
Task 2: Development Activity
Due: Week 8*
Task 3: Production and Analysis Activity
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.
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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