Unit Outline

Using advanced features of digital design toolsets, you will engage in design methods that generate technical CAD models reflective of industry standards. Technical drawings will be developed to effectively convey detailed design information to key stakeholders in the fabrication process. These skills will be used to consider approaches to innovation by developing an equipment design idea that addresses sustainability through re-use, repurposing and/or recycling of manufactured objects. Through a process of appreciative inquiry (building on strengths), you will also reflect on the complete design process to identify your personal approach to design thinking, critical thinking and pre-emptive problem-solving.

To achieve this you will apply a range of design methods, tools, techniques and approaches to practice in an effective manner. This will enable you to analyse and identify the root cause of design problems and develop innovative solutions. You will also consider a range of principles and perspectives in your design work such as values, ethics, empathy and leadership while working in real world scenarios. Upon completion of your projects, you will use reflection and deliberative thinking as a means of developing knowledge, skills, attitudes and aspirations.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Apply design methods and practices to progress a design idea
2	Use advanced features of digital toolsets for design and engineering drawing
3	Analyse product life cycle management to develop innovative and sustainable design solutions
4	Reflect on and evaluate your own design capabilities to communicate professional development opportunities

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	ZAT122

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	AT1: Weekly Design Tasks	Week 5	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	AT2: Concept Design	Week 8	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	AT3: Detailed Design	Week 13	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: AT1: Weekly Design Tasks

Task Description:

Over the first five weeks of the semester, you will be given a CAD related design task to complete. These tasks will contribute to a portfolio of work that showcases your ability to apply advanced CAD tools and t techniques.

You will also prepare a document that has a self-assessment of your own technical skills and development. This should identify strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Task Length:

A structured folder of CAD models and drawings

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Apply computer-aided design knowledge and skills to develop technical designs	LO2
2	Use digital tool sets and literacies to communicate design information	LO1
3	Reflect and evaluate practitioner design capabilities	LO4

Assessment Task 2: AT2: Concept Design

Task Description:

This concept design requires you to produce a briefing document containing a range of information relating to your design decisions and for you to also present this information to peers.
You can design a new product, or redesign an existing product. You must clearly communicate how your different aspects of your concept meets sustainable design principles.

You will present the design to your peers using the collaborative tools within the CAD software package. The purpose of this presentation is to gather feedback on your proposal which will inform your AT3 submission.

Task Length:

1,500 words or four A4 pages, not including calculations, drawings, images or appendices

Due Date:

Week 8

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identify, evaluate and communicate design ideas and solutions	LO1
2	Apply computer-aided design knowledge and skills to develop technical designs	LO2
3	Formulate and communicate sustainable design objectives	LO3

Assessment Task 3: AT3: Detailed Design

Task Description:

Assessment 3 requires you to complete a detailed design following from the concept design presented in assessment 2. Elements of the concept design will be changed based on feedback received after the first assessment. The detailed design submission will be in the form of a design folder.
The two key elements of the folder will be a design report and a CAD model, but may include other files such as simulations and animations.

Task Length:

a structured folder of CAD files and a design report document of 1,200 words maximum

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identify and describe detailed technical design elements	LO1
2	Apply computer-aided design knowledge and skills to develop technical designs	LO2
3	Evaluate and describe the environmental impact of the design lifecycle of the product	LO3
4	Reflect and evaluate practitioner design capabilities	LO4

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.