Course Title: Refine model making skills

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2021

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

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 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	Assessment due
Week 1	Introduce course content and explain the purpose of the project work. Introduce Task 1: egg-cup.  Students to commence design work and CAD files.  Demonstrate previous examples. Task 2. Detailed model introduced.  Expectations of scale, detail and finish set.  Idea generation commences.
Week 2	Continue Project 1 Quick foam mock-ups refresher. CAD file creation, tool path preparation, mill setup and machining.
Week 3	Continue project 1. Individual consultancy to discuss their design selection. Check Task 2 progress
Week 4	Continue Projects 1 and 2. Progress check on task 2.	CAD files for egg cup project due. Progress check on Task 2.
Week 5	Continue Projects 1 and 2
Week 6	Continue Projects 1 and 2. Task 2 concepts finalised, detailed planning starting.	Task 2, design concept finalised
Week 7	Continue Projects 1 and 2
Week 8	Continue Projects 1 and 2	Task 1 due
Week 9	Continue Project 2
Week 10	Continue Project 2	Progress check on Task 2.
Week 11	Continue Project 2
Week 12	Continue Project 2
Week 13	Continue Project 2	Progress check on Task 2.
Week 14	Continue Project 2
Week 15	Continue Project 2
Week 16	Continue Project 2	Task 2 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 (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:

 

Assessment Task 1

The digital world allows a product to be taken from an idea to a physical reality without pen touching paper. This project will explore this process. This project has been designed to get students to experiment with and refine further model making skills. It will encourage students to think of how they can produce models very quickly.

 

Assessment Task 2

This is an idea generation exercise that requires a folio of a documented design process showing how a range of design proposals have been developed, mock-ups leading to a final highly detailed model. An overall impression of an object will show the viewer how large and what shape it is, but adding details will bring the model or even prototype to life and show them what the real thing would look like.

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.

Assessment Task 1: 3D model

Due: Week 8

Assessment Task 2: Detailed Model

Due: Week 16

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. https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
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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