Unit Outline

In this unit, you will be introduced to basic features of the design toolsets used in digital fabrication. Weekly online content will assist you in developing the underpinning technical skills required to become proficient in 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) modelling.

These skills include:

- File management

- 2D sketching

- 3D modelling

- Sheet metal part construction

- Using assemblies, constraints and joints

- Developing drawings and presentations. For your assessment tasks, you will use these skills to solve a user specific design problem.

To achieve this, you will follow the design thinking process to design a product that effectively meets the end users’ specific requirements, reflecting on how your solution meets their objectives. You will also explain the environmental impact of your design and to identify ways in which the lifecycle of the product can be structured in order to meet sustainability objectives. You will then use the presentation facilities within the CAD software program to share your solution. This unit also introduces learning through practice by exposing you to authentic learning experiences. These experiences are placed at the centre of learning and assessment, so you have the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours necessary to respond to industry, community and/or global needs.

You will be introduced to a range of methods, tools, techniques and approaches to practice. This will enable you to understand the root cause of design problems and develop solutions through active inquiry. You will also consider a range of principles and perspectives in your design work such as values, ethics, empathy and leadership while operating 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 thinking methods and practices to progress a design idea in response to problems and requirements
2.	Conduct and design engineering drawings using basic features of digital toolsets
3.	Develop presentations using digital toolsets and digital literacies
4.	Reflect on effectiveness of the CAD design process to generate a plan for self-development

Alterations as a result of student feedback

To be determined

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 %	LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	AT2: CAD Model	Week 9	40 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 3:	AT3: CAD Presentation	Week 13	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: AT1: Weekly design tasks

Task Description:

For the first 5 weeks of the semester, you will complete a design challenge that will develop your technical CAD skills. Each challenge will build upon your existing knowledge of CAD and will enable you to demonstrate your skill development across the unit. Your final submission will consist of a portfolio containing the 5 completed design tasks, a presentation document and also a reflection on your technical skill development.

Task Length:

Five CAD models, 500 word reflection

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Apply digital literacy to design and create 3D CAD models and drawings	LO2
2	Engage in reflective practice to identify strengths and weaknesses in relation to practitioner skill development	LO4
3	Use toolset to create a digital presentation of your design tasks	LO3

Assessment Task 2: AT2: CAD Model

Task Description:

You will be presented with a range of user specific design challenges from which to choose from. You will follow the Design Thinking process to develop several iterations of detailed CAD models that effectively solve the design problem and meet the customers objectives. This model will incorporate the use of parts, 2D sketching, 3D modelling, assemblies, constraints and joints within the software package.
You will also be asked to evaluate the environmental impact of your design and to identify ways in which the lifecycle of the product can be structured in order to meet sustainability objectives.

Task Length:

As per Pebble Pad template. Maximum 1200 words.

Due Date:

Week 9

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Apply digital literacy to design and create 3D CAD models	LO2
2	Use key design thinking concepts, terms and ideas to propose design solutions	LO1
3	Reflect on your ability to address sustainability objectives and requirements	LO1

Assessment Task 3: AT3: CAD Presentation

Task Description:

For this assessment task you will turn your completed CAD model from AT2 into a pre-recorded presentation using digital tools. This will include exploded diagrams and drawing files and will contain a reflection on the design thinking process and an explanation of how your final design meets the sustainability and customer objectives.
Your presentation will also include a reflection on your skill development across the unit. This will incorporate your experiences using both the CAD software and the Design Thinking tools that you have been introduced to. This reflection will include a plan for future self development.

Task Length:

maximum of 10 minutes

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Use digital tools and techniques to develop presentations	LO3
2	Engage in reflective practice to evaluate practitioner design capabilities	LO4
3	Use key design thinking concepts, terms and ideas to propose sustainable design solutions	LO1
4	Apply computer-aided design knowledge and skills to develop CAD models	LO2

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.

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.