Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Graphical Design Techiques
Other languages of instruction: Catalan, English
Teaching staff
Introduction
The graphic expression of a product or medical device is one of the fundamental tools to transmit the idea to working teams, to set the product specifications, to be able to manufacture that product ...
In addition, graphic expression techniques must follow international standards to allow the correct interpretation of the drawing. The computer-aided design is a very powerful tool that has allowed to speed up the design work, allowing to work on 2D drawings, 3D models, error detection, performing assemblies...
Pre-course requirements
None.
Objectives
- To develop the spatial conception of the student.
- To develop products from the knowledge of basic forms and operations.
- To present and practice the drawing and the regulations associated with the most common graphic representation in engineering and bioengineering.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- CP03 - Apply the techniques of graphical representation, both by traditional methods of metric geometry and descriptive geometry, as well as by computer-aided design applications.
- HB09 - Solve problems that may arise in the field of Bioengineering by applying mathematical knowledge (geometry, integral calculation, numerical methods and optimisation) and the general laws of mechanics and biomechanics.
- HB10 - Apply fundamental knowledge about the use and programming of computers, operating systems, databases and software.
Learning outcomes of the subject
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Recognize the basic principles of operating systems, software engineering and architecture, algorithms and programming, as well as the most commonly used development methodologies.
• Program basic algorithms that solve common types of engineering problems.
• Identify the basic concepts of algorithmic complexity.
• Identify the basic concepts of relational and non-relational (NoSQL) databases.
• Use graphical expression and computer-aided drawing applications.
• Demonstrate manual skill in sketching and drawing freehand.
• Report completed work in correctly formatted and universally interpretable drawings.
Syllabus
1. Fundamentals and techniques of graphic representation.
Systems of representation.
Isometric and dihedral projection.
Formats, Views and Lines.
Dimension of industrial drawings.
Cuts and Sections
Threaded elements.
Surface Finishes.
Dimensional Tolerances and Geometric Tolerances.
Standardized items.
2. The Sketch.
3. Spatial conception: 2D and 3D.
4. Industrial standardization.
Obtain the manufacturing draw of a piece with the necessary cutting views for its correct representation by DAO.
Creation of assembly draws, spare part draws and animations.
5. Representation and interpretation of industrial plans.
6. Computer aided applications.
Teaching and learning activities
In person
The course combines sessions with a theoretical introduction followed by practical demonstrations. The course is complemented by individual work, small group work and autonomous work.
The theoretical classes aim to introduce students to the basic concepts of the discipline and give an instructive and informative character, giving a very practical approach, inviting reflection on the spatial conception and conceiving from basic forms and operations.
The autonomous learning process is also developed using the Moodle platform which includes various resources, such as questionnaires, group work, debates, proposed exercises, videos...
The group work is worked during the classes, answering questions proposed by the teacher that students should discuss and evaluate among equals, following the guidelines set for each exercise.
Classes will be taught in Spanish, although students' questions will be answered in the language of their choice (Spanish, Catalan or English). In addition, the student can choose to answer the exercises, assignments and exams in Spanish, Catalan or English. The teaching material will be mainly in Spanish, except for articles or graphics that may be in English.
Students may use calculator and form during exams. The form may only contain formulas, not explanations.
The list of ECTS credits and the workload in learning hours depending on the different methodologies that will be used. Each ECTS theoretical credit has 10 hours in which the teacher has a presence in the classroom. The rest of the hours up to 25 correspond to the load of directed and autonomous learning of the student. This last teaching load can be done through autonomous activities, group work that will be presented and defended in class or individual study necessary to achieve the learning objectives of the different subjects.
Evaluation systems and criteria
In person
In first call:
Participation in class - 5%
Problem solving -20%
Partial exam - 25%
Final exam - 50%
In other calls: 75% of the exam and 25% of the other grades of the course (non-recoverable grade).
Important considerations:
1. Plagiarism, copying or any other action that may be considered cheating will be zero in that evaluation section. Cheating in the exams will mean the immediate suspension of the course.
2. In order to pass the course, a 5.0 needs to be achieved in the total calculation and a minimum grade of 4.5 in all valuable parts. If this grade is not reached, the corresponding section will have a zero to calculate the final grade for the course.
3. In the second-sitting exams, the maximum grade students will be able to obtain is "Excellent" (grade with honors distinction will not be possible).
4. Attendance to practical sessions is mandatory to pass the subject.
5. Exchange students (Erasmus and others) or repeaters will be subject to the same conditions as the rest of the students. This is especially relevant with regard to the calendar, exam dates and the evaluation system.
Important considerations
- Plagiarism, copying or any other form of academic dishonesty will result in a grade of zero for the corresponding component.
- If academic dishonesty is detected during an exam, it will result in the immediate failure of the course, with no chance of resitting.
- The use of artificial intelligence tools for the completion of assessment activities is strictly prohibited, except where their use is expressly authorized by the lecturer as part of the activity.
- The use or possession of electronic devices (mobile phones, smartwatches, earbuds, etc.) during exams is strictly prohibited.
Mere possession, even if the device is turned off, will be considered an attempt to cheat.
- If this occurs during the first call, it will result in the automatic failure of the exam, and the student will be required to attend the second call.
- If it occurs during the second call, it will result in the definitive failure of the course, and the student must re-enrol in the next academic year.
- No changes to the academic calendar, exam dates or evaluation system will be accepted under any circumstances.
- Exchange students (Erasmus or others) and repeaters are subject to the same evaluation and attendance conditions as all other students.
Bibliography and resources
AENOR, "Dibujo Técnico. Normas Básicas", 1999.
Gómez González, Sergio. El Gran libro de SolidWorks. 2a. Barcelona: Marcombo, 2015
Evaluation period
- E1 08/01/2026 I3 08:00h