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UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

DGN2211 Design for digital fabrication

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

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DGN2211 Design for digital fabrication is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs (DGN1000 or COL1001) and (CDS1002, COL1002, IDN1002 or SDN1002).

Credit points
6
Offered in 2027
Semester 2
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
2 tasks

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Requisites

Before DGN2211

Prohibitions

You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.

One of

Prerequisites

Pass these before you enrol.

All of
One of
One of

Corequisites

Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.

After DGN2211

No unit lists DGN2211 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.

Overview

This unit introduces foundational knowledge of digital fabrication, focusing on Laser Cutting, 3D Printing, and CNC machining. Through an iterative design process, you will develop and refine technical and critical thinking skills while considering the ethical, social, and environmental implications of manufacturing. You will explore how to transform 2D materials into 3D forms and gain hands-on experience in designing, detailing, and fabricating physical models from CAD designs. This knowledge will support the creation of innovative, real-world solutions that align with sustainable and responsible design practices. Students wanting to undertake this unit should be familiar with 3D CAD software.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • Project 1Project
    40%
  • Project 2Project
    60%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Demonstrate an understanding of materials, digital fabrication techniques, and sustainable manufacturing principles to inform responsible design decisions;

  2. 2

    Apply a diverse range of materials and advanced fabrication methods, including CNC machining, laser cutting, and 3D printing, to iteratively develop and refine design solutions that minimise environmental impact;

  3. 3

    Synthesise insights from sustainability, industrial design, and digital manufacturing to create innovative, effective, real-world solutions that minimise resource consumption and environmental impact;

  4. 4

    Critically evaluate the ethical, social, and environmental impacts of manufacturing processes, fostering a commitment to sustainable and responsible design practices.

Workload and teaching

  • Studio activities36 hours
  • Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
  • Teaching approachActive learning
  • Teaching approachProblem-based learning

12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Mr Dave Trickey
Chief Examiners
Mr Dave Trickey

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for DGN2211?

You need (DGN1000 or COL1001) and (CDS1002, COL1002, IDN1002 or SDN1002) before you enrol; and OHS1000 before or alongside it.

When is DGN2211 offered?

In 2027, DGN2211 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.

Does DGN2211 have an exam?

No. DGN2211 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
2
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational unit
Department of Design
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Available
Handbook years
20262027