Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Unit

Synopsis

This unit continues the student's development in the field of transportation design. Further study is undertaken in materials technology, ergonomics, future trends and external influences. Project work will be undertaken using the appropriate drawing and rendering techniques to initiate and present transportation concepts.

Objectives

On successful completion of this unit, students will:

1. have advanced visualising capability in the field of transport design;
2. be able to detail their design solutions and produce three dimensional representations;
3. be able to analyse transport design problems in detail;
4. understand appropriate transportation nomenclature;
5. observe and employ occupational health and safety principles and rules appropriate to studio practice.

Assessment

Folio submission: 80%; Research assignments: 20%

Chief examiner(s)

Mike Mills

Contact hours

12 hours per week, including 4 studio hours and 8 independent study hours per week

Prerequisites

OHS1000 and IDE3812