Course Title: Produce computer-aided drawings
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2018
Course Code: GRAP6354C
Course Title: Produce computer-aided drawings
School: 320T Architecture & Urban Design
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5333 - Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration
Course Contact: Jenny Crowley
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819
Course Contact Email: interiors@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Dusko Lapcevic dusko.lapcevic@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 apply a range of techniques to produce technical drawings that meet required standards and conventions.
It applies to individuals who use technical drawings 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 |
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Element: |
1. Prepare for computer-aided drawing work |
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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 |
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Element: |
2. Gather object parameters and/or measurements |
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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 |
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Element: |
3. Prepare plots or drawings |
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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 |
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Element: |
4. Finalise drawings |
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Performance Criteria: |
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Learning Outcomes
Evidence of the ability to:
- produce technical drawings which:
- show a command of selected techniques
- adhere to technical drawing standards and conventions
- satisfy specified drawing purposes and concepts
- follow workplace procedures and safety requirements
- use feedback from others to refine and produce final drawings
- meet deadlines.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place in a studio, workshop or classroom using industry standard tools and resources. You will complete exercises and industry
style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.
The delivery mode will be face to face.
In class activities will include:
• design activities or projects
• group discussion
• online research
• independent project based work
• site visits (observations)
• studio practice
Out of class activities may include:
• online research
• independent project based work
• teacher directed activities/projects
• site visits (observations)
• online activities
Teaching Schedule
| Week No. | Week Commencing | Session Contents | Elements | Project Work / Assignments / Assessment Tasks |
| 1 | 9/07/2018 | Introduction to AutoCAD ● Installing AutoCAD ● Setup workspace ● Drawing methods – direct distance, relative Cartesian, relative polar |
1.1-1.4 2.1-2.2 3.1-3.3 4.1-4.3 |
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| 2 | 16/07/2018 | CAD drafting ● Osnap, Otrack ● Brief Task 1 - In-Class tests |
1.1-1.4 2.1-2.2 3.1-3.3 4.1-4.3 |
Brief Task 1 test - week 5 & 9 |
| 3 | 23/07/2018 | CAD drafting ● Offset, trim, extend ● Layers, linetypes, line weights ● setting up views in model space |
1.1-1.4 2.1-2.2 3.1-3.3 4.1-4.3 |
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| 4 | 30/07/2018 | CAD drafting ● Text, dimensioning, multileaders ● AutoCAD Workflow – drafting – annotation – printing. |
1.1-1.4 2.1-2.2 3.1-3.3 4.1-4.3 |
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| 5 | 6/08/2018 | Task 1 - first in-class test CAD drafting & annotations |
1.1-1.4 2.1-2.2 3.1-3.3 4.1-4.4 |
Task 1 test - week 5 & 9 |
| 6 | 13/08/2018 | CAD drafting ● Briefing for Task 2 - Montague St plan & elevations ● CAD drafting & annotations |
1.1-1.4 2.1-2.2 3.1-3.3 4.1-4.3 |
task 2 due week 11 |
| 7 | 20/08/2018 | ● CAD drafting & annotations | 1.1-1.4 2.1-2.2 3.1-3.3 4.1-4.3 |
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| 8 | 27/08/2018 | CAD drafting & annotations | 1.1-1.4 2.1-2.2 3.1-3.3 4.1-4.3 |
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| 9 | 3/09/2018 | In class test | 1.1-1.4 2.1-2.2 3.1-3.3 4.1-4.4 |
Task 1 test |
| 10 | 10/09/2018 | CAD drafting & annotations ● feedback from test ● Briefing on Task 3 - Bathroom documentation |
1.1-1.4 2.1-2.2 3.1-3.3 4.1-4.3 |
Brief Task 3 |
| msb | 17/09/2018 | MID SEMESTER BREAK | ||
| msb | 24/09/2018 | MID SEMESTER BREAK | ||
| 11 | 1/10/2018 | studio class | 1.1-1.4 2.1-2.2 3.1-3.3 4.1-4.4 |
Task 2 due |
| 12 | 8/10/2018 | studio class | 1.1-1.4 2.1-2.2 3.1-3.3 4.1-4.3 |
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| 13 | 15/10/2018 | studio class | 1.1-1.4 2.1-2.2 3.1-3.3 4.1-4.3 |
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| 14 | 22/10/2018 | studio class | 1.1-1.4 2.1-2.2 3.1-3.3 4.1-4.3 |
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| 15 | 29/10/2018 | LAST CLASS task 3 due |
1.1-1.4 2.1-2.2 3.1-3.3 4.1-4.4 |
Task 3 due |
| 16 | 5/11/2018 | No Class due to Melbourne Cup Public Holiday |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments.
The assessment environment must include access to:
- equipment and materials required to produce technical drawings
- documented technical drawing requirements
- workplace documentation
- relevant people.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1 - In class drawing test of plan and elevations.
Assessment Task 2 - Drawing of plan, elevations and sections.
Assessment Task 3 - Bathroom details
This course is delivered in accordance with competency based assessment (see list below), but also utilises graded assessment
CHD: Competent with High Distinction (4 GPA)
CDI: Competent with Distinction (3 GPA)
CC: Competent with Credit (2 GPA)
CAG: Competency Achieved – Graded (1 GPA)
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
An assessment matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency is available from the learning management system (myRMIT).
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.
Feedback
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.
Student feedback at RMIT:
Pick the following link to access the Student feedback webpage
(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse/Staff/Workplace%20essentials/Student,%20program%20and%20course%20administration/;ID=km6d4uzduuom;STATUS=A; and,
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/communication-and-feedback)
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Pick the following link to access the academic progress webpage:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress
Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges
that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Pick the following link for Cover sheet for submission of works:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/information-for/students-at-partners-outside-australia/services-and-study-resources/assignment-cover-sheet
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.
Pick the following link for details on applying for Special consideration
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration
Further links Application for extension of time
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity.
Pick the following link for more information Academic Integrity
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/academic-integrity
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