Technical Communication for Product Design

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

The students will develop basic knowledge of geometric principles and construction of basic shapes including compass constructions of geometric figures, angles and tangents. They will be introduced to the use of trigonometry for spatial problem solving, orthogonal projection techniques focused on 3rd angle orthographic projection and conventions including the use of sections, auxiliary views and developments for prisms, cylinders and cones. They will also be introduced to basic conventions and principles of engineering drawing and dimensioning conventions and principles and be introduced to Australian Standard AS1100.

The students will use technical communication skills to create geometric figures, represent objects in orthogonal projection and to create engineering drawings to communicate dimension and form.

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	1 hour x 13 weeks
Workshop	3 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST (INTENSIVE)
Lecture	1 hour x 10 days
Tutorial	1 hour x 10 days
Workshop	4 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

Assignment 1, Assignment 2, Project

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.