Unit Overview
- Description
Students are introduced to visual communication and the language and conventions of engineering drawing. They learn how to interpret and create engineering drawings per Australian Standards, with a focus on mechanical engineering drawings. Practical classes cover freehand sketching and basic engineering drawing principles, standards and conventions. Additional classes teach Computer Aided Drafting, where students become competent in producing 2D detail and assembly drawings. Students also learn 3D modelling of real-world parts and assemblies along with CAD best practice.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 2 UWA (Perth) On-campus -
The timetable for this teaching period is not currently available. Please see the Important Dates page for the timetable release date and other key date information.
- Details for undergraduate courses
- Level 1 core unit in the Automation and Robotics Engineering; Biomedical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering major sequences
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) use sketching and hand-drawing as a tool for visualisation and communication; (2) prepare 2D and 3D representations of typical engineering objects; (3) explain the purpose of engineering drawing in the design and manufacture process; (4) produce appropriately-dimensioned drawings using the standards and conventions of engineering drawing; (5) interpret a variety of engineering drawings and diagrams from different engineering contexts; and (6) demonstrate proficiency in the use of Computer-aided drawing software.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) sketching portfolio; (2) CAD portfolio; and (3) in-class workshop portfolio. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Wesley Moss
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Enrolment inBachelor of Engineering (Honours) or an associated Combined Degree
- Contact hours
- lectures: 1 per week, practical workshop classes: 2 hours per week, CAD classes: 2 hours per week
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.