Renewing mechanical and mechatronics programs using studios

Hadgraft, RG; Francis, B; Fitch, R; Halkon, B; Brown, T

Renewing mechanical and mechatronics programs using studios

Hadgraft, RG

Francis, B Fitch, R

Halkon, B

Brown, T

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Citation:: SEFI 47th Annual Conference: Varietas Delectat... Complexity is the New Normality, Proceedings, 2020, pp. 511 - 522
Issue Date:: 2020-01-01

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dc.contributor.author	Hadgraft, RG https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0480-7456	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Francis, B	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Fitch, R https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2215-5188	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Halkon, B https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5459-2329	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Brown, T	en_US
dc.date.issued	2020-01-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	SEFI 47th Annual Conference: Varietas Delectat... Complexity is the New Normality, Proceedings, 2020, pp. 511 - 522	en_US
dc.identifier.isbn	9782873520182	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/138648
dc.description.abstract	© 2020 SEFI 47th Annual Conference: Varietas Delectat... Complexity is the New Normality, Proceedings. All rights reserved. In a world of rapid change, engineering programs need to adapt to be relevant. This paper addresses the renewal processes for mechanical and mechatronics engineering programs at a large university of technology. The paper sits within a wider curriculum change movement, including all engineering and IT programs at this university. Several meetings have been held over the last 3 years with both industry panels and with academic staff and students to understand the nature of the problem. Using a design-thinking approach, we have explored: global trends, the nature of engineering work and projects, the capabilities required by engineers, and the kinds of capabilities that graduates need to operate confidently in this new world of work. There is a clear need for graduates to be more operational as they move from study to work. Consequently, a major focus on experiential learning is emerging as the key delivery vehicle for new kinds of graduates including projects, studios, and internships. These forms of learning are supported by ready access to online materials as required. A central thread is personalisation of the student learning experience through learning contracts and portfolios. There has been constant demand for change in engineering education for at least the last 20 years. Making change happen, however, is another matter. We are in the fortunate position at this university to have high level support from the Chancellery and the Dean to move our engineering programs to be more relevant to the future. This paper describes the process for engaging our academics, students and industry supporters in that process and will be of interest to many who are grappling with similar transitions.	en_US
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dc.title	Renewing mechanical and mechatronics programs using studios	en_US
dc.type	Conference Proceeding
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology/School of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CAS - Centre for Autonomous Systems
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© 2020 SEFI 47th Annual Conference: Varietas Delectat... Complexity is the New Normality, Proceedings. All rights reserved. In a world of rapid change, engineering programs need to adapt to be relevant. This paper addresses the renewal processes for mechanical and mechatronics engineering programs at a large university of technology. The paper sits within a wider curriculum change movement, including all engineering and IT programs at this university. Several meetings have been held over the last 3 years with both industry panels and with academic staff and students to understand the nature of the problem. Using a design-thinking approach, we have explored: global trends, the nature of engineering work and projects, the capabilities required by engineers, and the kinds of capabilities that graduates need to operate confidently in this new world of work. There is a clear need for graduates to be more operational as they move from study to work. Consequently, a major focus on experiential learning is emerging as the key delivery vehicle for new kinds of graduates including projects, studios, and internships. These forms of learning are supported by ready access to online materials as required. A central thread is personalisation of the student learning experience through learning contracts and portfolios. There has been constant demand for change in engineering education for at least the last 20 years. Making change happen, however, is another matter. We are in the fortunate position at this university to have high level support from the Chancellery and the Dean to move our engineering programs to be more relevant to the future. This paper describes the process for engaging our academics, students and industry supporters in that process and will be of interest to many who are grappling with similar transitions.

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