Product Design Communication

Course aim

To develop skills in the use of computer aided design and drawing as a tool in visualising and communicating design intent of components and items using SolidWorks. To be able to understand and produce engineering drawings to AS1100. To create brochures, parts books and operators manuals to communicate product features and explain assembly and maintenance instructions.

Course content

Visualisation of geometric shapes - orthographic projections; isometric views; techniques for solid modelling. Engineering drawing and dimensioning to AS1100 – abbreviations, drawing sheet layout; line types and text size; view placement; reference dimensions; tolerance accumulation; dimensioning rules; section views; and drawing revisions. Detailing welds and surface texture. Limits and fits and linear and geometric tolerancing. SolidWorks – basic (sketch, extrude and cut) and advanced modelling (patterns, equations, loft, sweep), creating assemblies, drawings, bills of materials, adding motion, photo rendering and animations. Design documentation, brochures, parts books and operator’s manuals.

Textbook(s)

James D Bethune 2012, Engineering Design and Graphics with SolidWorks 2011, First Edition, Pearson

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, KAPLAN HIGHER EDUCATION - SINGAPORE (INTENSIVE)
Lecture	1 hour x 5 sessions
Computer Practical	3 hours x 5 sessions

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, In-class tutorials assessed at the conclusion of each class (In-class engineering drawing exercises and a 2 hour modelling test), Major Assignment (Detailed CAD modelling and associated documentation), Pre-seminar Assignment (SolidWorks tasks and questionnaire) - (Simple CAD modelling exercises and on-line quiz)

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.