1997 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

ID301 Industrial Design 3
12.5 creditpoints 9.5 hoursper week Prahran
Prerequisites: ID101 Industrial Design, ID201 Industrial
Design 2, 10202 Technology 2, ID205 Design History IB
Assessment: continuous
A second year subject in the Bachelor of Design (Industrial
Design)
This subject consists of:
Design Projects 2A
Product Illustration
Design Projects 2A
Objectives
To introduce industrial design development ~rinciples and
methods of practice while concentrating on the
identification of the problem and the purpose of exploring
multiple design solutions.
Content
Creative problem solving utilising knowledge gained in the
theoretical and practical studies will be encouraged, and an
emphasis on the understanding of the process of design will
underpin all activities. The student will begin to develop an
appreciation of three dimensional form and aesthetics by
removing many of the constraints normally existing in
design problems.
Topics include communication of ideas through both two
and three dimensional presentations, including basic
rendering and mockups as development aids; understanding
of the concept of producing more than one viable solution
to problems; understanding of appropriate manufacturing
processes for various solutions; ability to define the
problem; appreciation of form and appreciation of function.
Product Illustration
0 bjedives
The introduction of technical graphics as it pertains to the
industrial designer.
Content
The subject provides an introduction to perspective grids,
the generation of exploded views, sectional drawings and
instruction in how these technical graphics are used to
enhance the visual presentation of design concepts.
f ID302 Technology 3
12.5 credit points 6 hours per week Prahran
Prerequisites: ID101 Industrial Design 1, ID201 Industrial
Cr
Design 2,10202 Technology 2 Assessment: continuous
A second year subject in the Bachelor of Design (Industrial
Design)
This subject consists of:
Design and Manufacturing 2A
Electronics
Ergonomics
Design and Manufacturing 2A
0 b jedives
To give the student an introduction to the structure,
properties and processing of a range of plastic and related
materials.
Content
This subject introduces the student to the classification,
structure and properties of plastics; the processing,
fabrication, fastening and decoration of plastic components;
testing and inspection techniques used to determine the
properties of plastic materials; introduction to more
advanced materials such as ceramics, composites, and
adhesives; the design for manufacture of moulded plastic and
composite components.
Electronics
Ob jedives
To introduce basic concepts of electric and electronic
circuitry and give an appreciation of the industry and
construction methods related to product design.
Content
This subject will introduce basic concepts of electrical and
electronic theory and practice. Through discussion and
practical sessions, students will gain an appreciation of
printed circuit board design, construction, component
layout and product design, commercial componentry and
technical manuals.
Electric and electronic standards will be covered to outline
their effect on component selection and design considerations.
Ergonomics
0 b jedives
To introduce students to the wide range of factors affecting
the relationship between people and their working
environment by evaluating human capabilities and
limitations and how the application of ergonomic principles
and data can be applied to optimise design, performance and
wellbeing of the user.
Content
Topics include an introduction to the philosophy of
ergonomics, its principles and disciplines; learning the
anatomical, physiological and anthropometric capabilities
and limitations of the human body; gaining an
understanding of the bio-mechanics of the human body;
evaluating and analysing human performance; engineering
~sycho1op;v and human behavioural characteristics;
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ergonom;; product and workplace design; the envir&rnental
factors which effect human performance; human information
processing characteristic; the design of controls and displays
for compatibility with human needs and expectations;
system design and task analysis; occupational health and
safety, risk engineering, control and prevention.