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: CAD for Designers
  • Unit Code

    TDD2203
  • Year

    2015
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit teaches students the basic, introductory skills, methodologies, contexts and techniques used in the application of the software of CAD (Computer-Aided Drawing) as used by spatial designers preparing creative design work for fabrication.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Create plans, sections and elevations of objects to given specifications.
  2. Describe methods used to reproduce and transmit CAD information.
  3. Describe the application of CAD to the fabrication of physical objects.
  4. Design and produce a basic 3D model of an object using CAD.
  5. Open, create and develop finished CAD files to given specifications.
  6. Use a CAD software package proficiently, and print finished and accurate CAD drawings.

Unit Content

  1. Basic 2D drafting and 3D modelling.
  2. Basic concepts of 2D and 3D geometry.
  3. Current uses of CAD.
  4. Drawing reproduction and transmission.
  5. Referencing and organising CAD data.
  6. Use of relevant software and hardware.

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
ExerciseIn-class exercises50%
ProjectProject 120%
ProjectProject 230%

Text References

  • Mitchell, W., & McCullough, M. (1991). Digital design media : A handbook for architects and design professionals. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold.
  • McCullough., Mitchell., & Purcell. (1990). The electronic design studio. USA: MIT Press.
  • Taylor, B. et al. (2001). 4x4 photoshop and 3D: Chaos and geometry. USA: Friends of Ed publishing.
  • Penz, F. (Ed.). (1992). Computers in architecture: Tools for design. Essex: Longman Group UK Ltd.
  • Onstott, S. (2005). Enhancing CAD drawings with photoshop. California: Sybex.

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: CAD for Designers
  • Unit Code

    TDD2203
  • Year

    2015
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit teaches students the basic, introductory skills, methodologies, contexts and techniques used in the application of the software of CAD (Computer-Aided Drawing) as used by spatial designers preparing creative design work for fabrication.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Create plans, sections and elevations of objects to given specifications.
  2. Describe methods used to reproduce and transmit CAD information.
  3. Describe the application of CAD to the fabrication of physical objects.
  4. Design and produce a basic 3D model of an object using CAD.
  5. Open, create and develop finished CAD files to given specifications.
  6. Use a CAD software package proficiently, and print finished and accurate CAD drawings.

Unit Content

  1. Basic 2D drafting and 3D modelling.
  2. Basic concepts of 2D and 3D geometry.
  3. Current uses of CAD.
  4. Drawing reproduction and transmission.
  5. Referencing and organising CAD data.
  6. Use of relevant software and hardware.

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
ExerciseIn-class exercises50%
ProjectProject 120%
ProjectProject 230%

Text References

  • Onstott, S., & Ebrary, I. (2013). Autocad 2014 and Autocad LT 2014: Essentials. Indianapolis, IN: John Wiley and Sons.
  • Gladfelter, D., & Ebrary, I. (2013). Autocad 2014 and Autocad LT 2014: No experience required. Indianapolis, IN: Autodesk.

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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