Course Title: Refine model making skills
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2020
Course Code: VART6486C
Course Title: Refine model making skills
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: 65
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to refine techniques for the development of three-dimensional (3-D) physical models.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAACD508 Refine model making skills |
Element: |
1. Maintain professional practice |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Comply with workplace expectations, and ethical and legal obligations in professional activities 1.2 Update information about creative approaches, techniques, materials and equipment relevant to model making 1.3 Identify techniques from other industries that could be applied to the development of scale models and make connections in own work 1.4 Source new ideas and trends through regular review of the work of others 1.5 Use feedback from others to improve own skills in design 1.6 Seek opportunities to develop technical and conceptual skills |
Element: |
2. Refine and consolidate own technique |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Experiment with new techniques, materials and equipment when developing model making ideas 2.2 Identify strengths and weaknesses of various approaches through practice and play 2.3 Identify and select approaches best suited to own practice 2.4 Develop and document a design process that reflects own style and approach |
Element: |
3. Make models to professional standard |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Interpret ideas, problem-solving tasks or briefs with creativity, accuracy and efficiency 3.2 Develop a clear plan and schedule for model making work 3.3 Select and assemble appropriate model making materials, tools, techniques and equipment consistent with specifications 3.4 Develop precise and accurate scale models as required 3.5 Identify opportunities for refinement and re-thinking and make adjustments as required 3.6 Communicate the design process and the final solution using detailed work documentation 3.7 Present maquettes and models that meet project requirements to key people |
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 explores further processes, materials and techniques that can be used to take 3D model making to an advanced level. Through a series of face to face sessions including demonstration, evaluation and discussion , students will be guided through the design and fabrication of detailed model making using a combination of traditional hand skills and digital fabrication techniques.
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Topic | Items to bring to class | Assessment due |
Week 1 |
Introduce course content and explain the purpose of the project work. Introduce project 1: egg-cup. Students to commence design work and CAD files. Demonstrate previous examples, CAD file creation, tool path preparation, mill setup and mag. |
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Week 2 |
Continue Project 1 Quick foam mock-ups refresher for Past Future project. |
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Week 3 |
Continue project 1. Individual consultancy to discuss their design selection |
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Week 4 |
Continue Projects 1 and 2 |
CAD files for egg cup project due. | |
Week 5 |
Continue Projects 1 and 2 | ||
Week 6 |
Continue Projects 1 and 2 |
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Week 7 |
Continue Projects 1 and 2 | ||
Week 8 |
Continue Projects 1 and 2 | ||
Week 9 |
Continue Projects 1 and 2 | ||
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Break 10 April to 17 April 2020
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Week 10 |
Continue Projects 1 and 2 | ||
Week 11 |
Continue Projects 1 and 2 | ||
Week 12 |
Continue Projects 1 and 2 | ||
Week 13 |
Continue Projects 1 and 2 | ||
Week 14 |
Continue Projects 1 and 2 | ||
Week 15 |
Continue Projects 1 and 2 | ||
Week 16 |
Continue Projects 1 and 2 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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
The RMIT assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as a student as well as those of your teachers. http://mams.rmit.edu.au/kh6a3ly2wi2h1.pdf
Assessment Tasks
Assessment task 1: Product Assignment
Due Week 15
Assessment task 1: Product Assignment
Due Week 15
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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