1997 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

metals and nonmetals;
organic and inorganic materials, chemical bonding,
properties of materials;
testing and inspection techniques used to determine the
properties of materials;
material data sheets.
Workshop Techniques 1 A
Objectives
This subject will outline the basic theory and practice of
modelmaking.
Content
This subject will explore the basic materials and techniques
used in the production of design models and prototypes.
Tutorial and workshop sessions will ensure the safe use of
handtools, machinery and the various materials used in
modelmaking for design. The function of models and their
role in the design process will also be discussed and
demonstrated.
ID1 03 Drawing ID
10 credit points 6 hours per week Prahran Prerequisites:
nil Assessment: continuous
A first year subject in the Bachelor of Design (Industrial
Design)
Objectives
To cultivate a visual language by observation and personal
expression through various media.
Content
The content includes drawing the human figure, drawing
from studio 'set-ups', and field work expanding on such
topics as life, nature, color, form, expression and texture
using basic drawing principles.
ID1 04 Computer Studies 1 A
7.5 credit points 3 hours per week Prahran Prerequisites:
nil Assessment: continuous
A first year subject in the Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design)
0 biedives
To introduce computing and give an understanding of the
variation of programs and languages available.
Content
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To introduce the computer as a tool in aiding the process of
$ business activities such as information retrieval and as a
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method of communication. Topics will cover a basic
2 understanding of language and simple programs for every
day use such as word processing, database and spreadsheet.
Computer environments will be explored and the
differences discussed. The student will gain an understanding
of how to use computers for the purposes of presenting
written information and retrieving data.
ID1 05 Design History 1A
7.5 credit points 3 hours per week Prahran Prerequisite:
nil Assessment: continuous
A first year subject in the Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design)
Ob jedives
To establish frames of reference, a broad cultural base for
students, by the exploration of developments in art and
design during the modernist period. The course aims to
bring students to an awareness of the role that art and design
plays in shaping and communicating our social, political and
cultural values.
Content
Semester one explores European and Australian
developments in design and art ranging from the industrial
revolution and neo-classicism to the end of the nineteenth
century. While charting the work of individual designers
and artists the course also explores cultural themes such as
gender and class, imperialism and nationalism, east and west
and considers the influence of political and social conditions
on western culture.
ID201 Industrial Design 2
12.5 credit points 8 hours per week Prahran
Prerequisites: ID101 Industrial Design 1, ID102 Technology I
Assessment: continuous
A first year subject in the Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design)
This subject consists of:
Design Principles 1B
Common Studies IB
Presentation Drawing
Design Principles 1 B
Objectives
To expand the range of design methodologies used to
creatively resolve design problems.
Content
This subject refines design methodologies and will include
product research, analysis and identification of the problem,
methods for dealing w-ith creative problem solving,-
removing mental blocks and clear thinking. Divergent and
convergent thought processes will be examined. Areas of
interest will include lateral thinking, form follows function,
functionalism, association, brainstorming techniques and
other methodologies. Practical exercises and discussions will
consolidate these processes.
Common Studies 1 B
Ob jedives
To introduce students to the process of design and design
practice.
Content
Through a series of practice projects, students will be
introduced to the process of design and the incorporation of
other design areas into this process.