Course Title: Produce computer-aided drawings

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2022

Course Code: GRAP6354C

Course Title: Produce computer-aided drawings

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities. 

To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption. 

Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209

Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus 


Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance. 

School: 515T Creative Industries

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4402 - Certificate IV in Interior Decoration

Course Contact: Jenny Crowley

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819

Course Contact Email: jenny.crowley@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Corinne Balaam

corinne.balaam@rmit.edu.au 

Nominal Hours: 50

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use a range of computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) program functions to produce drawings. The focus of this unit is on the technical skills required to operate CADD, not on design skills. It applies to individuals who use computer-aided drawing skills in various contexts. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUAACD302 Produce computer-aided drawings

Element:

1. Prepare for computer-aided drawing work

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Clarify drawing requirements in concept or project information

1.2 Identify hardware, software, tools and equipment required for computer-aided design and drafting projects

1.3 Set up hardware and software according to operating instructions and organisational procedures

1.4 Identify and retrieve digitised information relevant to projects

Element:

2. Gather object parameters and/or measurements

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Establish and record critical dimensions and data for required designs

2.2 Identify requirements in relation to accuracy, tolerances and other key information

Element:

3. Prepare plots or drawings

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Access and use CADD functions and features  according to operating instructions

3.2 Access and use peripheral equipment required for projects

3.3 Prepare and review preliminary drawings in consultation with relevant people

Element:

4. Finalise drawings

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Check designs against project objectives and specifications according to organisational procedures

4.2 Identify and make required adjustments to designs based on review and consultation with relevant people

4.3 Store data files according to operating instructions and organisational procedures

4.4 Submit final drawings within agreed time parameters


Learning Outcomes


Refer to elements of this unit for learning outcomes.


Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities will take place this semester with a blended classroom model using industry standard tools and resources. Some classes maybe scheduled to be on campus, and some may be in a remote (virtual) learning mode online.

Refer to your Course schedule and Canvas shells for specific information on how each of your courses is delivered this semester.

You will also be required to undertake independent study.

Reference mode of delivery for this course is a blended approach / studio-based delivery.

 

On campus class activities will include:

• Tutorials and project-based work

• Group discussion

• Teacher directed activities/projects

• Independent project-based work

• Studio Practice

 

Out-of-class activities will include:

• Online investigation

• Independent project-based work

 


Teaching Schedule

WEEK

CLASS CONTENT

TASK DUE

1

Class Content:

  • Download and Introduction to AutoCAD
  • LinkedIn Learning

Brief Assessment Tasks

2

 

Class Content:

  • Recap Week 1
  • Commands & Essential Skills. Setting Up Workspace, Drawing 

 

3

 

Class Content:

  • Selection techniques
  • Introduction to Layers
  • Brief AT1
  • Commence drawing Boutique Hotel Room
 

4

 

Class Content: 

  • Setting up for printing - "AutoCAD Workflow"
  • Model Space vs Paper Space
  • Printing Layout

 

5

Class Content: 

  • Recap Week 4
  • Setting up for printing - AutoCAD Workflow - CONTINUED
  • Dimensions & Text
AT1 Knowledge Questions Due

6

Class Content: 

  • Recap Week 5
  • AutoCAD Learning activity/test 1 Hr Boutique Hotel room
  • White Brick Studio title block template 
  • Commence Pickle St Floor Plan
  • Brief AT 2 - Project 1, Pickle St

7

Class Content:

  • Recap Week 6
  • Drawing Pickle St Plan and Elevation

 

8

Class Content:

    • Recap Week 7
    • Strategy for WK 9  AT 2 assessment

 

 Mid semester break

9

 Simulated Studio Assessment AT1-Project 1 - Pickle St

AT2 Simulated Studio - Session I

Interim due

10

 Simulated Studio Assessment AT1

AT2 Simulated Studio - Session II

AT2 - Project 1 Final Due

11

Class Content:

  • XRef (inserting CAD files)
  • XClip (clipping CAD files)
  • Commence Bathroom project. Determine size and location

Brief Assessment Task 2 - Project 2

12

 

Class Content:

Continue Bathroom project

 
13

Class Outline:

 Studio Assessment AT2 - Bathroom project 2 

Project 2 Simulated Studio - Session I
14

 Simulated Studio Assessment AT2 - Bathroom project 2 

Project 2 Simulated Studio - Session II

AT2 - Project 2 Interim submission Due

15

 Simulated Studio Assessment AT2 - Bathroom project 2 

Project 2 Simulated Studio - Session III

 

16

 Simulated Studio Assessment AT2 - Project 2- Bathroom  

AT2 - Project 2 Final Submission Due


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Library support

The University Library has extensive resources for Interior Design and Decoration students.

The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies https://rmit.libguides.com/interior-design  

The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian https://www.rmit.edu.au/library/study/referencing

 

Study and Learning support

Would you like to get better at studying, writing, or researching for your assignments?

The Library has everything you need to develop your academic skills, improve your marks and save time.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub  


Overview of Assessment

The assessment is project and report based.


Assessment Tasks

 

AT1 Knowledge Questions - DUE WEEK 5

AT2 Practical Assessment - Project 1 DUE WEEK 10

AT2 Practical Assessment - Project 1 DUE WEEK 16

 

Note: full briefs, assessment details and rubrics for each task are available in Canvas

All assessment information for this course can be found on the course’s Canvas shell, in conjunction with assessment information communicated in class by the teacher.

 

Assessment / Late Submission

All assessment information for this course can be found on the course’s Canvas shell, in conjunction with assessment information communicated in class by the teacher.

This course is delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment.

 

CA: Competency achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did Not Submit for Assessment

SEC: Stopped engagement in course

WDR: Withdrawn from course

 

All work for Assessable Tasks is required to be submitted on the due date and time as outlined in the Assessment Briefs. Exception to this is where an approved ELS plan, an application for Special Consideration or an approved Extension of Time is in place, submitted before the task’s due date with appropriate documentation. 

 

Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)


All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level.
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension of time for your assessable work.


Please see following access for the details on applying for extension of time to assessments;

Special consideration;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration 

 

Application for extension of time;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work

 

Equitable assessment arrangements (EAA);

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/equitable-assessment-arrangements--eaa-

 

If your work is incomplete, you are strongly encouraged to submit your work on the due date, in order to meet the submission requirements. Should it be below competency you may be asked to resubmit within 5 working days.


Assessment Matrix

An assessment matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit
of Competency is available from the course contact person (stated above)

   

Other Information

Attendance

The major learning experience involves studio-based exercises, demonstration and production.

It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to be successful in this course.

Canvas

Use Canvas to access your course content and announcements, submit assignments, and receive your grades and feedback; 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/it-services-for-students/canvas

Student feedback at RMIT:

You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

The following link is an outline and ways that you will receive your feedback at RMIT;

 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/feedback-mechanisms

Student Progress Monitoring

Academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.

Please see following access to the Student progress policy webpage; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress

Submitting Assessments onto Canvas

Here is a guide to submitting assessments on Canvas; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/submitting-assessments-in-canvas

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity.

Please see following access for more information on Academic Integrity at RMIT; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning

 

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification). Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.   

 

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course:

 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit    

 

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It's time to get ready; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/new-student-guide

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