School: Arts and Humanities

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Design Drawing
  • Unit Code

    TDD1101
  • Year

    2017
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Alun John PRICE

Description

This unit introduces a broad range of drawing materials and techniques for design communication. Students will communicate ideas on paper and render designs that allow manufacturers to meet specifications. Students learn accurate drawing for the creation of spaces and objects.

Equivalent Rule

Replaces TDD2101

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Communicate design ideas and concepts using a variety of drawing media.
  2. Construct scale working drawings of objects and environments.
  3. Create 3D perspective drawings to professional design standards.
  4. Present written summaries of technical presentations.
  5. Assess and create drawings appropriate to spatial design requirements.
  6. Discuss different styles, media and techniques used in drawing for spatial design.

Unit Content

  1. Freehand sketching and conceptual development.
  2. Object and spatial perspective drawing.
  3. Colour rendering techniques.
  4. Technical drawings for fabrication.
  5. Design Presentation techniques.
  6. Selection of drawing types.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Seminars Workshops

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 Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ProjectFinal Drawing50%
PortfolioPortfolio of exercises50%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Arts and Humanities

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Design Drawing
  • Unit Code

    TDD1101
  • Year

    2017
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Alun John PRICE

Description

This unit introduces a broad range of drawing materials and techniques for design communication. Students will communicate ideas on paper and render designs that allow manufacturers to meet specifications. Students learn accurate drawing for the creation of spaces and objects.

Equivalent Rule

Replaces TDD2101

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Communicate design ideas and concepts using a variety of drawing media.
  2. Construct scale working drawings of objects and environments.
  3. Create 3D perspective drawings to professional design standards.
  4. Present written summaries of technical presentations.
  5. Assess and create drawings appropriate to spatial design requirements.
  6. Discuss different styles, media and techniques used in drawing for spatial design.

Unit Content

  1. Freehand sketching and conceptual development.
  2. Object and spatial perspective drawing.
  3. Colour rendering techniques.
  4. Technical drawings for fabrication.
  5. Design Presentation techniques.
  6. Selection of drawing types.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Seminars Workshops

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 Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ProjectFinal Drawing50%
PortfolioPortfolio of exercises50%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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