California University of Pennsylvania



Course Name: Communicating Technical Design

Course Number: TED 105

Credits: 3

Contact Hours: 1 Hour 50 Minutes Lecture / 2 Hour 50 Minute Lab

Instructor Information

Dr. Mark Nowak

Coover Hall – Room 208

Department of Applied Engineering and Technology

Email: nowak@calu.edu

Website:

Office Phone: 724-938-4287

Office Hours (see website)

Other times available by appointment – During office hours I am also available for online communications.

Teacher’s Educational Philosophy

I believe that you will get the most out of this course and the rest of your college career by viewing yourself as both a current student and as a future professional. As a future teacher you need to evaluate what your are learning and why and also how you would teach it to your students in the future.

Course Description

This course is intended to promote the competencies, skills, and sensibilities needed for the successful development and realization of contemporary products. A design/problem-solving model will include elements of design and appearance, ergonomics, idea modeling, anthropometrics, form, function, and visualization. These elements will be coupled with basic engineering drawing skills including freehand drawing, orthographic projection and basic descriptive geometry, axonometric drawings, and developments. Emphasis will be placed on documentation of design work using manual drafting, CAD, and freehand sketching.

Course Objectives

The required readings and learning experiences completed during this course should enable students to:

• Effectively apply design criteria, technical drawing/sketching and planning methodologies to communicate technical and design ideas.

• Explain the importance of design in the human-made world.

• Contrast the attributes of design.

• Assess the engineering design processes and principles.

• Select design problems, including establishing criteria and constraints of the problem.

• Evaluate a design, assessing the success of a design solution and develop proposals for design improvements.

• Explain how the principles of anthropometrics and ergonomics are applied when designing products used by humans.

• Produce complete free-hand technical sketches of an object to be drawn, including complete shape description, and correct placement of all necessary dimensions and notes.

• Produce complete and correct orthographic multi-view, isometric, oblique, and perspective drawings that contain proper dimensions and notes using both CAD and mechanical drafting techniques.

• Produce complete and correct drawings that contain auxiliary views, sectional views, and pattern developments using both CAD and mechanical drafting techniques.

• Produce and evaluate mockups and models of designs.

Outline of the Course

1. Sketching and Shape Description

a. Straight lines

b. Circles and arcs

c. Proportions

d. Sketching on cross section paper

e. Generating technical designs

i. Dots

ii. Lines

iii. Shapes

iv. Tone

v. Texture

2. Elements of Design

a. Line

b. Shape

c. Form

d. Geometry

e. Texture

f. Color

g. Harmony and contrast

h. Size and weight

i. Proportion

j. Balance

k. Pattern

3. Design Process

a. Generating Ideas

i. Ideation

ii. Brainstorming

iii. Synectics

b. Refining Ideas

c. Selecting Final Idea

d. Generating Final Designs

e. Protecting Designs

i. Patents

ii. Copyrights

iii. Trademarks

iv. Registering a Name

4. Human Considerations

a. Human Interaction

i. Human and Environment

ii. Human and Workspace

iii. Human and Machine

b. Anthropometrics

i. Range of Motion

ii. Body size

c. Ergonomics

5. Design Characteristics

a. Form

i. Physical Structures

ii. Structural Principles

iii. Modular Design

iv. Cellular vs. Arterial Structures

b. Function

i. Meaning

ii. Value

c. Aesthetics

i. Appearance

ii. Colors

iii. Shape

iv. Styling

6. Design Principles

a. Balance

b. Harmony

c. Proportion

d. Rhythm

e. Dominance

f. Movement

g. Unity

7. Drawing Principles (Manual and CAD)

a. 2-Dimensional Drawings

i. Orthographic

ii. Sectioning

iii. Auxiliary views

iv. Pattern Developments

b. 3-Dimensional Drawings

i. Isometric

ii. Perspective

iii. Oblique

8. Communicating your Designs

a. Ideation

b. Notes and Dimensions

c. Record keeping

d. Journaling

e. Making Design Presentations

f. Lettering

g. Technical Illustration

h. Producing and Evaluating Mockups and Models

i. Portfolio Organization

9. Teaching Communicating Technical Designs

a. Design Process

b. Teaching Sketching

c. Design Briefs

d. Teaching CAD

e. Teaching Manual Drafting

f. Mockups and Models

Teaching Methodology

This course will utilize a variety of teaching methods including lecture, demonstration, cooperative learning, guest lectures, audio-visual presentations, and others the instructor deems necessary. Two (2) lecture/laboratory sessions or two and one half hours per week.

Website

I will be using my website () as a major resource for this class. Most presentations will be posted following the lecture meeting. In addition all handouts, assignment score sheets, the course syllabus and the student contracts will be available on the site.

Recommended Reading

Shih, Randy H. (2006). Parametric Modeling with Autodesk Inventor R11 (2006)

Schroff Development Corporation Publications. ISBN # 1-58503-295-6

Hanks, K., Belliston, L., & Edwards, D. (1992). Design Yourself. Crisp Publications: Lanham, MD ISBN # 1-56052-046-9

McCraken, J. (2000). Design – The creative soul of technology. 85-90

Tucker, E. (Spring 2002). Handhelds of tomorrow. Technology Review, 34-40. Retrieved on January 5th, 2006 from

Taylor, C. (April 2005). Move over Da Vinci. Time: Inside Business. Retrieved on January 5th, 2006 from

Instructor Responsibilities

Remember the three core values of our campus:

Integrity, Civility, and Responsibility

I believe it is imperative that I:

• Be present, punctual, and well prepared for each of our classes.

• Respond (in a timely manner) to all questions and concerns to the best of my ability.

• Model professionalism, resourcefulness, and appropriate teaching strategies.

• Be fair, courteous, professional and respectful in my interaction with you.

• Encourage a classroom environment of high expectations, inquiry and creativity.

Student Responsibilities

Remember the three core values of our campus:

Integrity, Civility, and Responsibility

• Attend each class which means arriving on time and staying (awake) the duration.

• Prepare all assignments on time.

• Be fair, courteous, respectful, and professional in all face to face and electronic interaction with peers and the instructor.

• Take responsibility for assignments and classroom activities.

• Demonstrate curiosity and energy regarding content, and responsiveness to instruction and feedback.

• Show enthusiasm for the subject matter and come to class ready, able, and with a willingness to participate in all activities and discussions.

• Must demonstrate professional behaviors and dispositions.

Attendance policy

Course attendance is MANDATORY. More than TWO unexcused absences will lower the

final grade by one letter. Three lates are equivalent to ONE unexcused absence.

Electronic Devices

In order to facilitate an engaged classroom environment focused on discourse, laptops and

PDAs should not be used as note taking tools. Likewise, cell phones and pagers should be

turned off, or placed in silent mode during our class time. Any use of electronic equipment during class MUST be approved by the instructor.

Assessment Activities

Students will be expected to participate in lab experiences including various design activities, drawings, worksheets, exams, and quizzes. Drawings will be completed using CAD.

Exams:

• Type: Objective Tests

o Number: 2 (comprehensive mid-term and practical final)

o Midterm exam will be a comprehensive exam

o Final Exam will be a practical exam

o Worth 20 % of final grade.

Quizzes:

• Type: Objective Tests

o Number: 4 (2 comprehensive & 2 functional)

o Quizzes may be announced or unannounced.

o Worth 20% of final grade.

Projects:

• Type: Subjective

o Number: 8

• Creative Activity

• 2 – 3D Drawings

• Micro-router Activity

• 3-D Printer Activity

• Projects to be maintained in an orderly fashion for final grading

o Binder or Folder

o All assignments will be separated by dividers

o All assignments will be submitted in hard copies and as electronic format.

Grading Scale

All activities will be graded on a point basis. The final grade will be determined by dividing the

Student’s total points by the maximum points possible and plotting that percentage on the

following scale:

90 - 100% = A

80 - 89% = B

70 - 79% = C

60 - 69% = D

59 and Below = F

Lab Policy

Each student is expected to attend all scheduled labs. Weekly assignments will be assigned during the lab and are expected to be completed by the due date assigned. Assignments not completed or submitted for grading during the due date lab session will lose ten points for each day late. Example if the activity is submitted the Friday following the Tuesday lab 20 points will be deducted from the points achieved for lateness. (Points will not be deducted for week-end or days when school in not session.)

Late Assignments

Students who will not be able to submit an assignment on time may approach the instructor before the due date and request an extension. Extensions will be granted only in extreme circumstances.

Extensions will not be given to students who have missed labs/lectures, or not used the available class time productively.

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Students with disabilities:

• Reserve the right to decide when to self-identify.

• Must register with the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) to receive services.

• Will provide the appropriate notice from OSD for accommodations which specifically involve the faculty.

• Might be required to communicate with the faculty for accommodations, which specifically involve the faculty.

Office of Students with Disabilities

Students with disabilities receive services from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD). The OSD is located in the Keystone Education Building – Room 110A and the phone number is (724.938.5781). Requests for accommodations should be directed to this office and require the students to submit a completed Accommodation Request Form. Approved accommodations will be recorded on the Accommodation Approval Notice and provided to the student.

Professionalism

• Role as a current student

• Role as a future professional

• Attire

• Language

• Cheating

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