Module Title: Wood Craft and Model Making 2
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:6
Module Delivered In 2 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Lectures Tutorials Private study
Module Aim: The aims of the module are : (1) to provide students with a knowledge of and the techniques, methods and practices used in the model making and Geometry; (2) To introduce students to the practical aspects of Geometry and Model Making.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 To select, Identify and apply the correct material and process for Model Making
LO2 To develop and enhance the skill/art of sketching in proportion
LO3 To demonstrate the ability to reproduction of working drawings and scale drawings
LO4 To Use hand tools for the practical making of models.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
(1) Model Making
(a. choice of materials, b) Chipboard, plywood and MDF, c) softwood, d) Balsa wood, e) Cork, f) Mounting board, g) Kappa board: h) Model-making equipment, i) Oasis, j) Plastics, k) Perspex, • Model Making o Building a tower using newspapers o Building a roof truss using cardboard o Building beams using balsa wood.
(2) Sketching (Freehand)
a) Reasons for sketching b) Principal methods of sketching c) Produce correctly proportioned sketch drawings d) Sketching as a means of communication e) Graph/grid paper, freehand, use of set square and rolling ruler f) Application of method and achieving correct proportions
3) introduction to Geometry
a) Use and thickness of lines and lettering b) Drawing techniques to draw angles and perpendiculars c) Geometrical techniques to bisect lines and angles d) Geometrical techniques to divide a line in ratio and proportion e) Drawing circles, parts of circles and tangents f) The use of lines to construct geometrical shapes g) Define angular measurement and types of angles h) Methods of constructing triangles.
4) Practical Work
Sample model making projects.
5) Introduction to Scale Drawing
a) Apply the principles of scale drawing b) Demonstrate the use of a scale rule, c) Concept of scale and subdivision of units d) Need for accuracy: scales 1:2,1:5,1:10,1:20,1:50,1:100
Assessment Breakdown%
Project40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%
No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project A number of small module related projects 1,2,3,4 40.00 n/a
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam No Description 1,2,3 60.00 End-of-Semester

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00
Tutorial 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00
Estimated Learner Hours 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00
Total Hours 96.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_CGSDC_B Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Set Design and Construction 2 Mandatory
CW_CGSDC_D Bachelor of Science in Set Design and Construction 2 Mandatory