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Area/Catalogue
GRAP 2029

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Course Level
Undergraduate

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Offered Externally
No

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Course ID
105698

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Unit Value
4.5

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University-wide elective course
No

Course owner

Course owner
School of Art, Architecture and Design

Course aim

To develop students' knowledge and skills using advanced 3-dimensional computer modelling for design development, advanced organic form creation, evaluation, documentation and communication.

Course content

Students will use leading software applications to develop communication techniques including technical drawings for manufacture of components and assemblies, visually interesting and appealing presentations including animations and renderings, methods for collaborating, sharing and disseminating drawings and presentations. Students will use the computer modeling skills to create a range of virtual computer models of high complexity with a high degree of accuracy and completeness.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number Course Name
GRAP 1021 Technical Communication for Product Design
MENG 1013 Engineering Drawing with SolidWorks

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture 1 hour x 13 weeks
Computer Practical 2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST (INTENSIVE)
Lecture 1 hour per day x 10 days
Computer Practical 3 hours per day 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

Complex form creation and communication, Product renderings and animation, Technical drawing exercise

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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Non-award enrolment
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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.

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