Course Title: Produce technical drawings

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2012

Course Code: GRAP5297C

Course Title: Produce technical drawings

School: 320T Design (TAFE)

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5249 - Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration

Course Contact : Jennifer Crowley

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819

Course Contact Email:design.tafe@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Accelerated Program
COORDINATOR
Nancy Everingham
Nancy.everingham@rmit.edu.au


TEACHER
Jane Mancini : jane.mancini@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

This unit has linkages to a wide range of other units in various Training Packages and combined assessment and/or training would be appropriate.

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and refine a range of techniques to produce technical drawings. It outlines the ways technical drawing can be applied to a range of contexts where visual representation is required. People working in many industries require the skills and knowledge in this unit, and the unit is written to allow for contextualisation to a particular industry context. This work would usually be carried out independently, although guidance would be available if required.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUVCRS04B Produce technical drawings

Element:

1. Determine technical drawing requirements

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Review relevant documentation/concept information to determine technical drawing requirements.
1.2 Where appropriate, liaise with relevant colleagues to confirm and clarify technical drawing requirements.
 

Element:

2. Select techniques

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Identify and select appropriate materials, tools and equipment suitable for technical drawing.
2.2 Safely follow procedures to test and practise a range of technical drawing techniques.
 

Element:

3. Produce technical drawings

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Select the most appropriate technical drawing technique for the work to be produced.
3.2 Select the materials, tools and equipment appropriate to the technique.
3.3 Use technical drawing techniques correctly to production drawings which are consistent with concept/purpose of the drawing.
 


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to produce technical drawings using a range of skills, materials, tools and equipment.


Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities include:

_Lectures

_Demomstrations, including AV presentations:

_Supervised studio activity and:

_Research Projects

Self- Directed Learning_ Some activities will include a self-directed lerning approach: self-directed learning

refers to organised activities that students undertake independently, either as individuals or with other students

that are supervised by a teacher. This may include workplace research, library assignmemts. Field trips and work placements.


Teaching Schedule

For Weekly Outline of Teaching Schedule and Course Outline, please refer to Blackboard link located in MyRMIT in the relevant folder.
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material outlined in the Weekly Outline, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Australian Standards AS1100.301-2008 Technical Drawing Part 301: Archtitecural drawing Http://www.saiglogal.com/online/autologin.asp


References

Yee,R (1997). Architectural drawing. A compendium of types & methods. New York: John Wiley Wilkie, G& Arden, s (2001). Building your home. A comprehensive guide for Australian owner builders. Australia: New  Holland Publishers Ching, FDK, & Adams C. (2001) Building construction illustrated. 3rd Ed Canada: John Wiley & Sons Inc


Other Resources

Equipment & Materials

Black lead pencils 2 each of HB, H , 2H

1 Pencil eraser ( white)

1Blue ink erasor

1A3 size Cartridge Drawing Paper pad (110 gsm)

1 A3 size Tracing Paper pad (110 gsm)

1 Scale Ruler eg : Kent  No . 403 or Staedtler 561 98-2

 

scales needed on rule 1:100, 1: 50, 1 :20

1 45/ 45 degree set square

1 60/30 degree set square

1 sat technical Drawing pens ( steel tip sizes required : 0 .25 0.35, 0.5, ) or ( felt tip staedtler . 1, 3, 5)

1 staedtler mars Circle Templare no 510

1 roll of masking tape

No 10 surgical blade


Overview of Assessment

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
• production of technical drawings which show a command of the selected techniques and meet the required purpose/objectives
• knowledge of technical drawing techniques and their application to specific contexts.


Assessment Tasks

You will receive feedback with verbal and/or written evaluation of your progress within class time. The submitted projects will be assessed with written feedback as well as a quality indicator that relates to separate components of the project and the overall outcome. At the completion of the course, grading will be offered in addition to, and after, competency based assessment.


CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved – Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
 

Assessment will consist of thee technical drawings projects:

TASK 1 -an exercise in which you will demonstrate skills and knowledge in drafting conventions:

TASK 2-a technical drawing of a residential bathroom and

TASK 3-a technical drawing of a residential house plan


Assessment Matrix

For Assessment Matrix, please refer to Blackboard link located in MyRMIT in the relevant folder

Other Information

Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.


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. Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration.
www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsiderations/online


Cover Sheet for Submissions
All students must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications. Please refer to the following URL for further information regarding plagiarism.
www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity/students
 

Work not seen in progress
If a student hands in any work that the teacher has never seen in class or discussed with the student prior to the submission, the teacher can refuse to assess the work on the basis of authentication issues.
 

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