Design Communication 1

Course aim

To introduce students to the basics of engineering drawing, and to develop the skills and knowledge of geometry and projection techniques for the creation and interpretation of technical drawings.

Course content

Euclidean geometry; compass constructions of geometric figures, angles and tangents; the use of trigonometry for spatial problem solving; techniques for the comprehension and construction of sections, auxiliary views and developments for prisms, cylinders and cones; knowledge of different types of orthogonal projection, focused on the ability to comprehend and construct 3rd angle orthographic projection; an introduction to basic engineering drawing conventions and principles and dimensioning principles and practice; an introduction to line curvature types and principles (Conic Sections, Bezier Curves, NURBS, surface and line continuity; An introduction to Australian Standard AS1100.

Textbook(s)

Simmons, C. Maguire, D. & Phelps, N. 2009, The Manual of Engineering Drawing: Technical Product Specification and Documentation to British and International Standards, 3rd, Butterworth-Heinemann, San Diego

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST (INTENSIVE)
Lecture	1 hour x 10 days
Tutorial	2 hours x 10 days

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

Assessment

Engineering Drawing, Geometric Construction, Orthographic projection, auxiliary views

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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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.