Materials and Processes for Fabrication

Undergraduate | 2027

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
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Area/Catalogue
CREA 1013
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Course ID
209332
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Art and Design
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course introduces students in art and design to the safe and considered use of tools, workshop equipment, and common materials for creating objects and design prototypes. Students will develop practical and technical skills in handling various materials like wood, metal, plaster, and plastic, using both digital and analogue methods. Emphasising safety and ethical considerations, the course covers project planning, technical drawing interpretation, and material shaping techniques. Additionally, it explores the conceptual aspects of materials and processes, their cultural significance, and the ethical and environmental issues associated with their life cycles from production to waste.

  • Materials and processes for rapid prototyping 
  • Materials and processes for functional prototyping
  • Surface finishing and digital production methods

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate an understanding of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) principles and guidelines, for working safely in a physical prototyping workshop.
  • Create precise and functional physical artifacts using manual processes for a range of materials and to support the art and design development process.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in shaping processes using machinery for a variety of materials for art and design development.
  • Demonstrate the integration of digital fabrication technologies with analogue processes to create design prototypes and art/design artefacts.
  • Understand the basic principles and concepts for the selection materials and fabrication processes, for ethical and environmentally sustainable art/design practices.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed COMP1012 Materials and Processes for Fabrication

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

  • Multiple Choice Questions, Design Project – 20%
  • Design Project – 45%
  • Design Project, Multiple Choice Questions – 35%

Availability

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/08/2027
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Census date
Fri 03/09/2027
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 17/09/2027
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 15/10/2027

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Group 1

Class number
Class number 65560
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
2 Aug - 20 Sep Monday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Dorrit Black, DB3-17
11 Oct - 1 Nov Monday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Dorrit Black, DB3-17
Notes:
This class is for Bachelor of Industrial Design Students only
Class number
Class number 65556
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Oct - 1 Nov Monday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus West Dorrit Black, DB3-17
2 Aug - 20 Sep Monday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus West Dorrit Black, DB3-17

Group 2

Class number
Class number 65559
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Oct - 1 Nov Monday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Dorrit Black, DB3-17
2 Aug - 20 Sep Monday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Dorrit Black, DB3-17
Class number
Class number 65555
Section
Section SE02
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
2 Aug - 20 Sep Monday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Dorrit Black, DB3-17
11 Oct - 1 Nov Monday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Dorrit Black, DB3-17

Group 3

Class number
Class number 65558
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
14 Oct - 4 Nov Thursday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Dorrit Black, DB3-17
5 Aug - 23 Sep Thursday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Dorrit Black, DB3-17
Class number
Class number 65554
Section
Section SE03
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Thursday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus West Dorrit Black, DB3-17
14 Oct - 4 Nov Thursday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus West Dorrit Black, DB3-17

Group 4

Class number
Class number 65557
Section
Section WS04
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
14 Oct - 4 Nov Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Dorrit Black, DB3-17
5 Aug - 23 Sep Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Dorrit Black, DB3-17
Class number
Class number 65553
Section
Section SE04
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
14 Oct - 4 Nov Thursday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Dorrit Black, DB3-17
5 Aug - 23 Sep Thursday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Dorrit Black, DB3-17

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 05/03/2027
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Census date
Fri 26/03/2027
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 09/04/2027
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 07/05/2027

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Group 1

Class number
Class number 30664
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
22 Feb - 12 Apr Monday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Dorrit Black, DB3-17
3 May - 24 May Monday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Dorrit Black, DB3-17
Class number
Class number 30662
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
22 Feb - 12 Apr Monday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus West Dorrit Black, DB3-17
3 May - 24 May Monday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus West Dorrit Black, DB3-17

Group 2

Class number
Class number 30663
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 May - 24 May Monday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Dorrit Black, DB3-17
22 Feb - 12 Apr Monday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Dorrit Black, DB3-17
Class number
Class number 30661
Section
Section SE02
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 May - 24 May Monday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Dorrit Black, DB3-17
22 Feb - 12 Apr Monday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Dorrit Black, DB3-17

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Fine Arts