Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Education

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• Unit Title

  Visual Communication and Design

• Unit Code

  DTM6501

• Year

  2021

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  Mrs Carol Kathleen PUDDICOMBE

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Description

This unit provides students with an introduction to the Design process, technical graphic communication through pictorial, orthographic and geometrical constructions. Students will develop an understanding and skills to operate computer aided drafting software as well as develop skills in the use of CAM equipment. A focus is on the use and application of design principles and processes to meet intended design briefs that are common in Technology classrooms. There is also an emphasis on the use of Australian Standard Drawing practices.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

This unit is only offered intensively over a 2-week period during the School holidays.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded DTM2104, DTM5601, DTM6601.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Critically plan, construct and implement solutions using a variety of pictorial and visual communication media.
2. Evaluate design briefs using a diversity of CAD and manufacturing skills appropriate for junior secondary technology education.
3. Create artefacts using advanced manufacturing technology through the use of design techniques and material application.
4. Analyse design projects from a risk assessment and ethical perspective and develop corresponding project management plans aligned with junior secondary technology education.

Unit Content

1. Introduction of a design process.
2. Introduction to the use of Elements and Principles of Design and other criteria required in a design process.
3. Introduction to Computer Assisted Drawing (CAD) software for Windows.
4. Introduction to geometrical construction.
5. Introduction to orthogonal drawing.
6. Introduction to pictorial drawing.
7. Introduction to printing of CAD drawings.
8. Introduction to the Australian Standard Drawing practices.
9. Introduction to the use of a number of CAM machines including but not limited to 3D printers and Laser Cutters.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.

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