Unit

School Of Computing, Engineering And Mathematics

Design Studio 1: Patterns and ProductsWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 301073.1

Discipline: OTHER ENGINEERING AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES

Student Contribution Band: 2

Level: 1

Credit Points: 10

Equivalent Units
300776 - Applied Ergonomics

About this Unit
Creating new designs that interpret both the functional needs and emotional desires in new and exciting ways are important to the success and longevity of products and services. New designs are also important to the organisations that sponsor their research and development. Active project work through creative practice in developing and building new solutions is represented in each of the assessments. Students will research, conceptualise, and present their innovations in response of practical context-based challenges. The designs will be informed by human-centred design principles, sustainability, and fit-for purpose integrated production process considerations that bring entrepreneurial ideas to life. Theory and practice-based outcomes are advanced through real-life scenarios, guest speakers and site visits while modern university workshops environments will be used for prototyping, laser cutting and 3D printing. This unit may be taken as a stand-alone elective or as the first in a series of creative design studios.

Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Online work safety module must have been completed prior to workshop space use. Specific requirements regarding machine use may require student safety inductions per apparatus i.e. drill, sander. Students must bring your own device to all Lecture and Tutorial classes, as these will be required to complete the assignment tasks.