Outline

Overview

This unit teaches students basic understanding of digital modelling and architectural prototyping. Students will develop skills in creating and using 3D modelling software for various design tasks. The unit further introduces students to rapid prototyping fabrication techniques, such as 3D printing and laser cutting with the aim to understand how to prepare a digital model for physical fabrication. Students will learn how physical objects are represented in 3D digital models by modelling various 3D geometric entities. Key concepts covered in this unit include: joinery, composite material and solid modelling.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	DECO2103
Academic unit	Design Lab
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	DESA1555 and completion of at least 36 credit points
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	Basic understanding of design principles and design processes and how to apply them in practical design projects
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Rizal Muslimin, rizal.muslimin@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Maryam Houda, maryam.houda@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Adam Hannouch, adam.hannouch@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s)	Adrian Taylor, adrian.taylor@sydney.edu.au
	Anas Albasyuni, anas.albasyuni@sydney.edu.au
	Adam Hannouch, adam.hannouch@sydney.edu.au
	Nathan Brasier, nathan.brasier@sydney.edu.au
	Maryam Houda, maryam.houda@sydney.edu.au
	Ivana Seizova, ivana.seizova@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Assessment 1 Progress	5%	Week 03 Due date: 13 Mar 2020 at 17:00	3 weeks
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Assignment	3D modelling and connection Presenting report of precedent studies and digital modelling process	19%	Week 06 Due date: 31 Mar 2020 at 09:00	5 weeks
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Assignment	3D modelling and connection Report containing documentation of physical prototyping process	16%	Week 07 Due date: 07 Apr 2020 at 17:00	5 weeks
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Assignment	Proposal for Assessment 2 Precedent study and proposal for assessment 2	10%	Week 08 Due date: 21 Apr 2020 at 09:00	2 week
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Assignment	Weekly progress for assessment 2 Report of ideas, digital model, and images of preliminary physical models	5%	Week 09 Due date: 28 Mar 2020 at 09:00	1 week
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Assignment	Weekly progress for assessment 2 Report of ideas, digital model, and images of elaborated physical models	5%	Week 10 Due date: 05 May 2020 at 09:00	1 week
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Assignment	Composite model Presenting report of precedent studies, digital and physical modelling	40%	Week 11 Due date: 12 May 2020 at 09:00	4 weeks + Semester break
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Assessment summary

Assessment 1. 3D modelling and connection: Students will develop a digital model to fabricate:

[a] a set of 3D printed objects with two to three connected parts utilising basic 3D modelling techniques.

[b] Two laser-cut models for an object showing varying materials and technical solutions.

The submission will include report that shows the modelling steps (screenshots) in creating the 3D model as well as the assembly steps (manual) for building the 2D components into a 3D object. In your report, precisely indicate number of components. Assessment 1 submission is due on 31 March 2020 for precedent study and digital modelling, and 7 April 2020 for analysis of physical object (Total Weight 40% – including the mark for progress in week 3 and submission in week 6 and week 7). The deadline to send the files to DMAF is 31st of March, 2020.

In case of university shut down and DMAF can no longer deliver the fabrication order within our assessment 1 timeframe, then the requirement to fabricate physical objects for assessment 1 will no longer be necessary.

If you are not in Sydney, please apply for special consideration.

Assessment 2: Composite model: Students will develop a set of digital model to fabricate a scaled prototype of a (portable) shelter, utilising advanced 3D modelling techniques, with consideration given to material and efficiency of fabrication, assembly, and mobility. The submission will include a report showing images of the overall model and detailed model, rendered images, proposed material and digital fabrication technique. Assessment 2 submission is due on 12 May 2020 (Weight 60% – including the mark for proposal in week 8, weekly progress in week 9 and 10, and final submission in week 11).

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	Work of outstanding quality, demonstrating mastery of the learning outcomes assessed. The work shows significant innovation, experimentation, critical analysis, synthesis, insight, creativity, and/or exceptional skill.
Distinction	75 - 84	Work of excellent quality, demonstrating a sound grasp of the learning outcomes assessed. The work shows innovation, experimentation, critical analysis, synthesis, insight, creativity, and/or superior skill.
Credit	65 - 74	Work of good quality, demonstrating more than satisfactory achievement of the learning outcomes assessed, or work of excellent quality for a majority of the learning outcomes assessed.
Pass	50 - 64	Work demonstrating satisfactory achievement of the learning outcomes assessed.
Fail	0 - 49	Work that does not demonstrate satisfactory achievement of one or more of the learning outcomes assessed.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

For assessments that do not require an online oral presentation, late submission will incur a penalty of 5% of the total marks earned for the assessment per calendar day. Work submitted 20 calendar days or more after the deadline will receive a mark of zero. The penalty for the submission that due on 7 April 2020 will be adjusted based on DMAF accessibility. For assessments that due in week 6 and week 11, which involves online oral and/or visual presentations, a late penalty of 10% of the total marks earned for the assessment will be imposed per calendar day. Work completed 10 calendar days or more after the deadline will receive a zero mark.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Introduction to 3D modelling and fabrication	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 01	Introduction to Rhino3D and IDDA access	Computer laboratory (2.5 hr)
Week 02	1. 3D modelling and connections; 2. DMAF induction	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 02	3D objects and manipulations	Computer laboratory (2.5 hr)
Week 03	2D - 3D Abstraction	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 03	3D object manipulation	Computer laboratory (2.5 hr)
Week 04	2D and 3D abstraction 1	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 04	Intermediate 3D operations and fabrication	Computer laboratory (2.5 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

The School’s requirement of 90% attendance is waived. Participation in this unit is required via online components.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. conceive effective strategies to model objects and environments
LO2. demonstrate competence in fundamental skills for 3D modelling
LO3. use 3D modelling software to prepare precise geometry for digital fabrication
LO4. compose lighting, texture and render a 3D scene for presentational impact.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

The assessment weights have been changed to ease students' anxiety, especially for the first two assessments.

Disclaimer

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

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DECO2103: Architectural Modelling and Prototyping

Semester 1, 2020 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect