UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

IDN2211 Design for digital fabrication

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

IDN2211 Design for digital fabrication is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2024
Semester 1
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
2 tasks

This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2025 entry.

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Requisites

Before IDN2211

Prohibitions

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

Corequisites

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

After IDN2211

No unit lists IDN2211 as a prerequisite in the 2024 handbook.

Enrolment rules

You must have completed at least 48 credit points.

Overview

This unit establishes foundational knowledge of digital fabrication, specifically exploring Laser Cutting and 3D Printing. You will learn and explore how to create 3D objects from 2D materials. You will also learn how to design, detail, and fabricate your 3D CAD models into physical appearance models that represent your final intended product; a critical skill to showcase your final product design.

Offerings in 2024

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • Project 1
    50%
  • Project 2
    50%

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the diverse range of materials and methods used in laser cutting;

  2. 2

    Proficiently manipulate materials to create 3D forms from 2D materials;

  3. 3

    Apply a wide range of construction methods and techniques including the exploration of new and innovative approaches;

  4. 4

    Use a diverse range of 3D printing materials and methods;

  5. 5

    Demonstrate an iterative process in developing designs through 3D printing;

  6. 6

    Design, develop, and deliver a 3D printed object painted to a show quality standard.

Workload and teaching

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

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

Laboratory-based classes
This subject is delivered in a computer lab format, a combination of learning by instruction and by applying and exploring the taught methods, both in class and in private study time.

Collaborative learning and problem solving is expected from students throughout the course, applying knowledge from lecture demonstrations as work is undertaken in allocated studio time.

Due to the technical program based content of the course further assistance can be arranged with the Unit Coordinator by appointment only within normal office hours.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Ms Amy Killen
Unit Coordinators
Josh Marshall

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for IDN2211?

None, but you must take OHS1000 before or alongside it.

When is IDN2211 offered?

In 2024, IDN2211 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.

Does IDN2211 have an exam?

No. IDN2211 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
202320242025