Science, Engineering and Technology

KDA239

2012  KDA239  Furniture Technology 4

Unit Level: Intermediate

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KDA239 L Key Semester Dates Semester Campus Attendance Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 2 L On Campus 16-JUL-2012 10-AUG-2012 03-SEP-2012 20-OCT-2012 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION
Moving away from manually operated machinery, focus will be placed upon the development of skills in the areas of digital design and fabrication. Utilising 3D free form based software and computer numerically controlled CNC fabrication, students will gain processed based knowledge enabling design of a virtual object and explore various fabrication methodologies allowing the translation into a physical product. Students will be encouraged to address issues relating to manufacturing efficiency, production methodology and materiality within the constraints of CNC machinery. In addition to the digital design and fabrication tasks, students will further develop graphic presentation skills, exploring the potential for 3D modeling to aid in the effective communication of the design/construction intent, process and analysis.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: Continuous assessment comprised of written assignments/cad (40%) and making projects (60%).

TEACHING PATTERN: Lectures, demonstrations, group critiques and workshop activities.

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

KDA238

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2012

STAFF: Mr Matthew Prince

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