2020 SYLLABUS FABLAB 1: Digital Fabrication REV 08-08-2020

Form No.: IFD-COP-CURR001-001

Revision No.: 00
BOHOL ISLAND STATE UNIVERSITY
Main Campus Effective Date: August 24,2020
C.P.G. North Avenue, Tagbilaran City, Bohol
Related Process:
BISU-COP-CURR-001
COURSE SYLLABUS

FABLAB 1: Digital Fabrication

Course Code : FABLAB1 Course Credits (Units) : Total : 2 Lecture: 0 Laboratory: 2

Course Name : DIGITAL FABRICATION Contact Hours/week : Total : 4 Lecture: 0 Laboratory: 4
Prerequisite : None College : Engineering, Architecture and Industrial Design
Component : Specialization Course & Year : Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Academic Year : Second Semester A.Y. 2021-2022 Class Schedule :

Course The course focuses on the study of Digital Fabrication and learning the 21 st century skills using the state of the art facilities of FABLAB – Fabrication Laboratory
Description: specifically to Laser Cutter’s, 3D Printers, Vaquform and CNC Milling Machines.

This is also the study of Machine Operation and Machine Maintenance to acquire a global skill and be competitive in the skills of designing and digital fabrication.

The department reserves the right to retain any works created by students deems worthy for purposes of exhibition until the end of the academic year
LEARNING
LEARNING PLAN
LOG
Intended Unit Learning Objectives Content Time Teaching and Learning Assessment Task (ATs) Resource
Learning Outcome In order to achieve the Topic and subtopics. Frame Activities (TLAs) As evidence of achieving Materials
At the end of the outcome, the student is (hrs.) To achieve the outcome, the unit outcome, the
unit, the student is able to: the learning activities are: student is assessed as Remarks
able to: follows:
(Sub Course
Outcome-SCO)
 be responsive of the Orientation (Course Syllabus, VMGO,  Presentation of BISU
Exhibit student’s role and Classroom Policies) 4 VGMO Student Manual
familiarization of responsibilities in  Presentation of
University VMGO BISU. 1. Check the students’ Certificate of University, Program Course Syllabus
as well as the Enrollment and Course Policy
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policies.  be aware on the 2. Revisit the VMGO of the university  Open Forum
activities and 3. Distribution of course syllabus
requirements for 4. Class orientation on the classroom
compliance by the policies, course requirements, students’
end of the semester. performance assessments and grading
 be mindful of the system.
challenges and 5. Discussion on the importance and
importance of the application of the course in the civil
civil engineering engineering industry.
profession

Unit 1.
SCO 1 10
Introduction to FABLAB and Digital
Fabrication equipment

Understand the  Identify the purpose of 1.1 Overview of FABLAB  Presentation and  Quiz No.1: On the Lecture Notes 1:
concept of FABLAB - FAB Foundation Introduction to the basic concept, Basic concept,
FABLAB and  Understand the way FAB Charter principles and principles and
- facilities via
of Digital Fabrication function of FABLAB function.
Digital Fabrication - FABLAB Bohol Google Meet facilities.
1.2 Overview of FABLAB Facilities  Discussion on Fab foundation
FABLAB website
 Uploaded
Recorded Tutorial
in YouTube
 Open Forum
Unit 2.
SCO 2 Introduction and Application of 12
Software’s

Understand the  Be familiar with the 2.1 2D and 3D Design Software  Discussion on  Quiz No. 2: Hands-on Lecture Notes 2:
Digital Fabrication use and functions of 2.2 Universal Laser System, Vcurve, the use and Design
2D Softwares, 3D 2D and 3D design Eagle, FabModule, CURA, and SRP Application of Design Softwares and
functions of
Softwares and software for digital Softwares and Digital Machine
Player the Softwares
Digital Fabrication fabrication Fabrication Softwares Softwares
Softwares. via Google
Meet Functions and Video Tutorials
 Demonstration Command Tools
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and Practice
 Uploaded
Recorded
Tutorial in
YouTube
 Open Forum
Unit 3.
SCO 3 Machine Operation , Digital Fabrication 30
and Product Development

Demonstrate the  Understand the 3.1 Laser Cutter  Discussion  Summative Exam: Operational
mechanism and operation 3.2 CNC Milling Machine and Written Exam and Manual
operation in Digital 3.3 3D Printer and Vaquoform Skill Test
Demonstration
Fabrication on  Learn the mechanism  Machine Operation Video Tutorials
- Laser
on Operations Practicum
of operation
Cutter via Google  Product Output that Machine
- CNC  Able to Operate the Meet provide solutions to Operation
Milling machines the community Manual
Machine  Uploaded problem
- 3D Recorded Design Books
Printer Tutorial in
and YouTube
Vaquform
 Open Forum
Unit 4.
SCO 4 Machine Maintenance and Troubleshoot 4

 Quiz No. 5:
Demonstrate  Understand the 4.1 Basic Machine Troubleshoot and  Discussion Maintenance
Machine importance of Machine Maintenance and Machine Maintenance Manual
Maintenance and Machine Maintenance and Basic Troubleshoot
Demonstration
basic troubleshoot Video Tutorial
solution
via Google
 Identify the basic
solution for machine
Meet
troubleshoot  Uploaded
Recorded
Tutorial in
YouTube
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Unit 5.
SCO 5 12
Portfolio of subject outputs

 .Compile project  Discussion of  Compilation of Magazines and

Understand the outputs 5.1 Portfolio of Subject outputs Portfolio Theme Output Portfolios
importance of and Layout
Digital Fabrication

and 21st Century
Skills  Group Discussion

Reference Learning Materials:

Dam, Rikke Friis et.al (2020, July 20) What is Design Thinking and Why Is It So Popular? [Article].
Suggested Readings: Google: https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/article/what-is-design-thinking-and-why-is-it-so-popular

AJ and Smart (2020, February 4) What Is Design Thinking? An Overview [Video].

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHGN6hs2gZY

Cutieru, Andreea (2020, May 29) An Overview of Digital Fabrication in Architecture

Google: https://www.archdaily.com/940530/an-overview-of-digital-fabrication-in-architecture

Cudney, Elizabeth (2016, April 21) Design for Six Sigma – A practical Approach through Innovation

Keplinger, Michael (2020, July 30) Boomer, Meet Zoomer: Packaging Design for Generation Z.
Google: https://www.smashbrand.com/articles/boomer-meet-zoomer-packaging-design-for-generation-z/

Lombard, Matt (2013) Solid Works Bible- The Comprehensive Tutorial Resource (3D Modelling)

Smith, Kevin (2021, March 11) Consumer Demand for Sustainable Packaging Is On The Rise.
Google: https://www.smashbrand.com/articles/consumer-demand-for-sustainable-packaging-is-on-the-rise/

Smith, Kevin ( 2020, October 9) Mindset Influences Packaging Design

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Google : https://www.smashbrand.com/articles/how-the-millennial-mindset-influences-packaging-design/

Wang, John (2017, November 15) Industrial Design Engineering – Inventive Problem Solving

Watkin, Hanna ( 2015, November 20) How to use 123D Software

Google: https://all3dp.com/autodesk-123d-tutorial/

Machine Manuals:

Brother International Philippines Corporation (2007) Personal Embroidery Design Software System- Instructional Manual

Datalight Inc. Brother International Philippines Corporation (2007) Embroidery Machine – Operation Manual

Fablab Bohol Machine Manuals (Operation and Maintenance)

Fablab Bohol Operational Manual

Integration of Values: Initiative, Punctuality, Optimism, Patience, Perseverance, Dedication, Trustworthiness, Diligence, Compassion and Self-worth, intellectual
honesty, innovativeness, creativity, resourcefulness

Prelim/Midterm (50%): Activities/Plates and Midterm Exams, outcomes-based projects may include product outputs
Course Requirements
Semifinal/Final term (50%): Activities/Plates and Final Exams, outcome-based projects

Grading System 60% passing mark/transmutation of raw scores or cumulative related scores (for College of Engineering, Architecture and Industrial Design)
1. Major Examinations/Assessment 30%
2. Class Standing – quizzes, class participation/
30%
assignments/other outputs/performances/ skill test)
3. Major Outcome-Based Projects (product or performance-based 40 %
assessment)
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TOTAL 100%
Classroom Policies 1. Attendance (excerpt from Student Handbook)
2. Punctuality
3. Policy for students on official travel and academic credits
4. Others:
a. Students must come to class prepared and have accomplished assignments due that day.
b. CHEATING is strictly prohibited. A student caught cheating and the student who allowed his/her work to be copied will both be given a
grade of 5.0 for that exam. If this happens again for the same students, they will be given a grade of 5.0 for the finals.
c. Special examinations are only given to students with valid reasons such as when the student is very sick or is representing the
University for any event that will be held outside the school campus (Refer to classroom Policies 3). However, a document that will
prove the given reason is to be passed to the instructor. As for other excuses, the instructor will determine its validity.
d. The highest grade for late project submissions s 3.0.

Prepared: Reviewed: Approved:

ERICKSON R. NANGKIL JULIUS C. CASTRO, MEng, CpE

Instructor (BSFA-ID) Academic Dean
Chairperson/ BSEE Department
Date Submitted for Approval: Date Signed: Date of Approval:

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