National Institute of Dramatic Art Module Outline 2011

Module Name Subject Name Course Name Module Workload Description

MATERIALS Materials, Structures & Mechanics Bachelor of Dramatic Art (Properties) 17 x 2hr sessions Students are introduced to the properties and science of materials to raise the awareness as to what materials are capable of and the processes that can be employed during the of manufacture properties. Western meeting room Todd Arthur

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Assessment & Due Date Description Additional Comments Class participation all sessions Presentation, by alloted week +1 Materials report an investigation into a specific material & at least one relative manufacturing process.

Prescribed Texts and References Prescribed Class notes as provided by tutor Texts Reference Material McMorrough, J. (2006). Materials, Structures & Standards:All the Details Architects Need to Know But Can Never Find. Rockport: Mass. Cuffaro, D. (2006). Process, Materials & Measurements: All the Details Industria lDesigners Need to Know But Can Never Find. Rockport: Mass. Thompson, R. (2007). Manufacturing Processes for Design Professionals . Thames & Hudson: London. Higgins, R. (2004). Materials for the Engineering Technician. Arnold: London. Cornish, E. (1991). Materials and the Designer. Cambridge University Press: Cambridge. Hough, R. & Wyat, K. (2003). Principles of Structure. UNSW Press: Sydney.

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National Institute of Dramatic Art SESSION BY SESSION GUIDE

SESSION 1 Topics Introduction to materials Assignment outline Classification of materials Materials performance Green tendancies Specific performance requirements Session Objectives

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Cornish pp. 35 / 36 STC Green materials acquisition policy. Cornish pp. 44

SESSION 2 Topics Metals Classification of metals Ferrous metals Ferrous metals classification & performance factors Manufacture of ferrous metals Session Objectives

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Resources & References Higgins, Cornish

Thompson, R

SESSION 3 Topics Format Metals - non ferrous Non-ferrous metals classes Non-ferrous metal Relative environmental costs of metals. Session

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Thompson, R.

SESSION 4 Topics Metal fabrication Casting Forging Rolling Bending Heat treatment Machining Thermal cutting & joining Finishing Session Objectives 3:54 PM 13/01/2012

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Resources & References Thompson, R. Thompson, R. Thompson, R. Thompson, R. Thompson, R. Thompson, R. Thompson, R. Thompson, R. Thompson, R.

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National Institute of Dramatic Art SESSION 5 Topics Glass and ceramics Fabrication with glass Fabrication with ceramics

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Resources & Thompson, R. Thompson, R. Thompson, R.

References pp. 482/495 pp.152/165 pp.166/181

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SESSION 6 Topics Plastics introduction Plastics classification Thermoplastic Session KLIs Objectives

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Resources & Thompson, R. Thompson, R. Thompson, R.

References pp. 430/439 pp. 440/445 pp. 446/447

SESSION 7 Topics Thermoset Bioplastic Lifecycle and disposal Session KLIs Objectives

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SESSION 8 Topics Adhesives Natural/sythetic Session Objectives KLIs

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SESSION 9 Topics Composites Natural/sythetic Session Objectives KLIs

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SESSION 10 Topics Soft wood Provenance FSA KLIs Session Objectives

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National Institute of Dramatic Art SESSION 11 Topics Hardwood Provenance FSA Engineered timber KLIs Session Objectives

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SESSION 12 Topics Layered Manufacturing

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SESSION 13 Topics Waxes / Oils Sources and disposal Session Objectives KLIs

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SESSION 14 Topics Format Paints / Stains / Varnishes VOC Sources and disposal KLIs Session Objectives

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SESSION 15 Topics Evaluation / summary /

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