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Modrafting 130204
Modrafting 130204
Modrafting 130204
Drafting Communications and Contexts 1 Bachelor of Dramatic Art (Properties) 42 hrs total: 7 x 2hr & 7 x 4hr sessions This module introduces students to technical drawing, its conventions and symbols, giving students an understanding of the tools, methods and processes by which drawings can be interpreted and produced for the purposes of properties construction for the Dramatic Arts. Props 1 classroom, Drawing Boards and Tee Squares Peter Savage
Assessment & Due Date Description Class participation all sessions Furniture drawing project Orthographic drawing set of a furniture piece.
Additional Comments Including class drawing exercises and class discussion concerning major assessment task Project brief issued in Week 1. Interim evaluation and feedback in final session of term. Final submission at beginning of term 2.
Prescribed Texts and References Class notes as provided by teacher. Prescribed Texts Reference Material Reekie, Fraser (1976) "Draughtsmanship, Architectural and Building Graphics" Edward Arnold, London Ching, Francis (2003) "Architectural Graphics" John Wiley & Sons, New York Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand (1994) "Technical drawing for Students" SA/SNZ, Sydney/Wellington Lucas, B., Arden, S. & Bardill, C. (1987) "Contemporay Technical Graphics" McGraw-Hill, Sydney Park, A., Dodds, K. & Bland, S. (1991) "Technology Drawing" Longman Cheshire, Melbourne Madsen, David (1991) "Engineering Drawing and Design" Delmar Publishers, Albany Lang, Robert (2001) "Shop Drawings for Craftsman Furniture" Fox Chapel Publishing, Bethel Gottshall, Franklin (1994) "Making Antique Furniture Reproductions" Dover Publications, New York
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SESSION 1 Topics Format Outline of module discussion Assessment brief handout discussion Furniture piece research self directed
Resources & References Module outline Assessment brief with assessment criteria and weighting NIDA library and internet access
Session Objectives
Students will get a clear understanding of the objectives of the module, an outline of how it will be delivered and a clear breakdown of the assessment task.
SESSION 2 Topics Introduction to SI units Introduction to Scale Orthographic projection Furniture piece discussion
Resources & References Metrication handout Scale rule Class handouts Students to present their choices, discussion with teaching staff
Session Objectives
An introduction to two dimensional technical drawing. Objective critique of furniture choices for major assessment task
SESSION 3 Topics Introduction to manual drafting techniques Orthographic projection Axonometric, isometric projection Final submission of furniture piece choice Geometrical construction
Resources & References Drawing board, tee square, assorted drawing equipment Shaped timber blocks Shaped timber blocks
Class handouts
Session Objectives
To gain an understanding of basic orthographic drawing and basic geometrical construction techniques.
Format exercises
Session Objectives
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National Institute of Dramatic Art SESSION 5 Topics Observation: proportion and spatial relationships Furniture project Session Objectives
Upon selection of a seminal orthographic view(s) of the furniture piece, the ability to start to map out the shape and proportion to begin documentation.
Format studio
Session Objectives
To further develop and consolidate documentation skills while working on the furniture project.
Format studio
Session Objectives
To further develop and consolidate documentation skills while working on the furniture project.
The ability to analyse an object(s) and determine the scope of documentation required.
Format studio
Session Objectives
To further develop and consolidate documentation skills while working on the furniture project.
To provide the student with the criteria to effectively layout drawing sheets.
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Format studio
Session Objectives
To further develop and consolidate documentation skills while working on the furniture project.
To introduce simple, heirarchical dimensioning, and an understanding of the effectiveness of notation in the communication process.
Format studio
Session Objectives
To further develop and consolidate documentation skills while working on the furniture project.
Format discussion
Session Objectives
To provide constructive feedback on the student's furniture documentation and provide guidance as to improvements and additions that would enhance the final submission.
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