Module Code - Title:
PT4121
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COMMUNICATION GRAPHICS
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This module provides an introduction to the fundamentals of the universal language of engineering, design and technology. The essential conventions, principles and concepts of the graphic language are explored through visualising and solving problems using a combination of freehand sketching and manual drawing communication techniques. The visualisation and graphic skills developed are essential prerequisites for 2D and 3D CAD.
To promote and nurture spatial-visualisation and spatial-reasoning abilities critical to the success of technology professionals.
To present the standards and conventions of engineering drawing essential to the correct creation and interpretation of graphical representation used in engineering communication and documentation.
To foster manual drawing skills, especially sketching, which are essential to design and communication success.
Syllabus:
Fundamentals of technical drawings and graphic communication. Spatial visualisation for design and engineering. Projection systems - multi-view drawings, orthographic, isometric, oblique and perspective projection. Freehand Sketching of everyday objects - translation of simple drawings. BS ISO 128 and 129 conventions and general principles relating to technical drawings. Sectional and Auxiliary views. Dimensioning and Tolerancing. Detail and assembly drawings of engineering components. Introduction to the ISO system of limits and fits. Data sheet BS4500A: hole basis system. Engineering working drawings. Intersection and Developments.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
1.Apply the principles of projection systems to develop spatial visualisation abilities critical to the success of technology professionals.
2.Explain and demonstrate the basic conventions and general principles of presentation relating to technical drawings as outlined in BS ISO128 standard.
3.Comprehend and demonstrate the general principles for creating dimensioned and toleranced technical drawings according to BS ISO129 standard.
4.Solve accurately a range of engineering problems using technical drawings and descriptive geometry.
5.Create multi-view and pictorial drawings of engineering and consumer products.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
Demonstrate an appreciation of technical drawings as the universal language of design and technology.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
Demonstrate proficiency in freehand sketching and manual drawing skills for design communication.
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
1 hour lecture linked to 2 hour drawing lab where sketching, drawing, visualisation and graphic reasoning skills are developed together with a knowledge of the conventions and principles of technical drawings. Students will produce a portfolio of drawings based on lab work and independent study. Optional drawing tutorials are provided to help students.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Cook, L. B. and Rhodes, R.S. (1990)
Basic Engineering Drawing
, Longman
Jensen, C. and Helsel J.D. (1996)
Engineering Drawing and Design 5th Ed.
, McGraw-Hill
Earle, J.H. (2001)
Engineering Design Graphics
, Prentice-Hall
Bertoline, G.R. (1995)
Engineering Graphics Communication
, Irwin
Other Relevant Texts:
BSI (1986)
Engineering Drawing Practice for Schools and Colleges
, British Standards Institution.
BSI (2004)
BS ISO129 Technical Drawings
, British Standards Institution.
BSI (2001)
BS ISO128 Technical Drawings
, British Standards Institution.
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Module Leader:
colin.butler@ul.ie