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Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Communications and Arts

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

    3D Design Practices: Materiality

  • Unit Code

    TDD2102

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    2

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

Students examine a wide array of products and materials available for use in design, both for constructional and decorative purposes - knowledge of these materials, their uses and technological development is of vital importance for any designer. Colour is an important aspect of material finishes and is dealt with in a workshop format. This unit also introduces students to simple techniques for communicating design concepts, such as sketching and perspective drawing. Students will design an environment or interior space (selected from a range of options) and will be required to consider sustainability and universal access in their projects.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Create a design presentation package for a 3D project that considers sustainable and universal design factors.
  2. Describe the historical development of a variety of materials, construction techniques and manufacturing processes used within 3D design.
  3. Discuss current developments in 3D design materials.
  4. Identify and select appropriate surface finishes for a range of 3D design requirements.
  5. Present written summaries of technical information on materials.

Unit Content

  1. 3D design layout: interior floor plans and elevations.
  2. Design communication: perspective drawing and colour rendering.
  3. International and national design perspectives.
  4. Investigation of current academic and industry research into materials and human factors.
  5. Life-cycle costing.
  6. The history and development of 3D design materials and their applications.
  7. Work in student teams to develop design concepts.

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
AssignmentMateriality Research Project30%
Creative WorkDesign Project60%
Tutorial PresentationClass Participation10%

Text References

  • ^ Dodsworth, S. (2009). The fundamentals of interior design. Switzerland: AVA Publishing SA.
  • Ashby, M., & Johnson, K. (2002). Materials and design: The art and science of material selection in product design. USA: Butterworth-Heinemann.
  • Blakemore, G., & Robbie. (1996). History of interior design and furniture: From ancient Egypt to nineteenth century Europe. USA: Wiley.
  • Trudeau, N. (1995). Professional model making: A handbook of techniques and materials for architects and designers. USA: Watson-Guptill Publications.
  • Ebert-Schifferer, S. (2002). Deception and illusion: Five centuries of Trompe L'oeil painting. UK: National Gallery of Art.
  • Lefteri, C. (2001). Plastic: Materials for inspirational design. USA: Rockport Publishers.
  • Lefteri, C. (2003). Wood: Materials for inspirational design. USA: Rockport Publishers.
  • Arad, R. (2004). Metals: Materials for inspirational design. USA: Rotovision.
  • Bowers, H. (2005). Interior materials & surfaces: The complete guide. USA: Firefly Books Ltd.

^ Mandatory reference

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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Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Communications and Arts

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

    3D Design Practices: Materiality

  • Unit Code

    TDD2102

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    2

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

Students examine a wide array of products and materials available for use in design, both for constructional and decorative purposes - knowledge of these materials, their uses and technological development is of vital importance for any designer. Colour is an important aspect of material finishes and is dealt with in a workshop format. This unit also introduces students to simple techniques for communicating design concepts, such as sketching and perspective drawing. Students will design an environment or interior space (selected from a range of options) and will be required to consider sustainability and universal access in their projects.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Create a design presentation package for a 3D project that considers sustainable and universal design factors.
  2. Describe the historical development of a variety of materials, construction techniques and manufacturing processes used within 3D design.
  3. Discuss current developments in 3D design materials.
  4. Identify and select appropriate surface finishes for a range of 3D design requirements.
  5. Present written summaries of technical information on materials.

Unit Content

  1. 3D design layout: interior floor plans and elevations.
  2. Design communication: perspective drawing and colour rendering.
  3. International and national design perspectives.
  4. Investigation of current academic and industry research into materials and human factors.
  5. Life-cycle costing.
  6. The history and development of 3D design materials and their applications.
  7. Work in student teams to develop design concepts.

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
AssignmentMateriality Research Project30%
Creative WorkDesign Project60%
Tutorial PresentationClass Participation10%

Text References

  • ^ Dodsworth, S. (2009). The fundamentals of interior design. Switzerland: AVA Publishing SA.
  • Ashby, M., & Johnson, K. (2002). Materials and design: The art and science of material selection in product design. USA: Butterworth-Heinemann.
  • Blakemore, G., & Robbie. (1996). History of interior design and furniture: From ancient Egypt to nineteenth century Europe. USA: Wiley.
  • Trudeau, N. (1995). Professional model making: A handbook of techniques and materials for architects and designers. USA: Watson-Guptill Publications.
  • Ebert-Schifferer, S. (2002). Deception and illusion: Five centuries of Trompe L'oeil painting. UK: National Gallery of Art.
  • Lefteri, C. (2001). Plastic: Materials for inspirational design. USA: Rockport Publishers.
  • Lefteri, C. (2003). Wood: Materials for inspirational design. USA: Rockport Publishers.
  • Arad, R. (2004). Metals: Materials for inspirational design. USA: Rotovision.
  • Bowers, H. (2005). Interior materials & surfaces: The complete guide. USA: Firefly Books Ltd.

^ Mandatory reference

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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