Course Title: Create 3D digital models

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2018

Course Code: VART6468C

Course Title: Create 3D digital models

School: 320T Architecture & Urban Design

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5333 - Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration

Course Contact: Jennifer Crowley

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4189

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


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Chris Job,  ph. 9925 4036,   chris.job@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 75

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 create 3D digital models that meet technical and design specifications.

It applies to individuals who clarify production requirements and produce 3D models under supervision, but may have responsibility for planning their own work. They produce these 3D models primarily for online and mobile device application.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUAANM303 Create 3D digital models

Element:

1. Clarify work requirements

Performance Criteria:

1.1   Clarify requirements and purpose for 3D digital models with reference to production documents

1.2   Clarify workflow sequences in consultation with relevant personnel to ensure production schedule deadlines are met

1.3   Clarify with relevant personnel the modelling technique that suits production requirements

1.4 Discuss and select digital modelling software with relevant personnel that suits production delivery platform and modelling techniques

1.5   Gather and analyse reference materials to help visualise 3D models

Element:

2. Develop 3D digital models

Performance Criteria:

2.1   Use software features and apply modelling principles to block out models based on reference materials

2.2   Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using screens and keyboards for extended periods of time

2.3   Use software features and geometry to shape models and apply various effects as required

2.4   Check that models’ topology allows appropriate deformation as required

2.5   Refine and check integrity of models progressively until they meet design requirements

2.6   Confirm with relevant personnel that models have not infringed copyright

2.7   Test models to identify faults, and modify as required

2.8   Demonstrate models to relevant personnel for feedback, and make adjustments as required

Element:

3. Finalise 3D digital models

Performance Criteria:

3.1   Review 3D models to ensure creative solutions meet design specifications   3.2   Discuss and confirm with relevant personnel additional requirements or modifications to 3D models and undertake necessary amendments   3.3   Render and output models in appropriate format and submit to relevant personnel by agreed deadlines   3.4   Make back-up copies of files, and save and store 3D models using standard naming conventions


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. For guidance on specific learning outcomes refer to critical aspects of assessment or the performance evidence.

 

 


Details of Learning Activities

The learning activities include:

  • This course is delivered face-to-face
  • Online video tutorials
  • Class time will be predominantly for working on assessment projects.  Computers loaded with
        the applicable software will be available in the training rooms
  • Most project work will be based on projects undertaken in other courses
  • The first project will be the creation of a 3D model required in the "Soft furnishing solutions" project
        (this is to be created in Revit Architecture 2018)
  • The second project will be the creation of either the entertainment unit as outlined in "soft
        furnishings" or another unit as agreed with your teacher.  This project will include the creation of
        a "how to manual"
  • Some assistance will also be given in class on request for the "Studio Practice 1" project
  • Group discussion during class time encouraged
  • Self directed learning
  • Quizzes may be included in class and/or out of class

This subject will commence in week 1 using "Revit Architecture 2018".

Some learning activities will include a self-directed learning approach.  Self-directed learning refers to organised teacher-
directed learning activities that you will undertake independently, either a individuals or with other students.  This may
include workplace research, library assignments, field work and work placements.


Teaching Schedule

WEEKCOURSE CONTENTELEMENTDUE DATE
1

Welcome:
Introductions (teacher and students), updating information on rolls, log in and check hard disk space ("home" drive), updating mobile numbers on roll, forwarding emails, discuss copying software to USB for home installation

Learning platform:
Introduction to "Canvas" learning platform (and navigation)

Software use:
Draw a house in 3D using Revit 2018 software

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2

Discussions:
Discussion on myDrive vs myDesktop
Discussion on current AutoCAD skills
Discussion on use of revit this year

Projects:
Eussen project, apartment building and "how to family" brief overview

Assessable projects:
Overview of the 2 assessable projects for this course discussed

Software Hardware:
Software required vs hardware (at home)

Class work this week:
Look at existing conditions floor plan for next task
Do this weeks quizzes in class if time permits 

 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4 & 2.7

Quiz  02 due start of week 3 class

 

Assessment task 1 - apartment - refer Canvas for due date

3

Planned work in class:

  • Discussion on any difficulties with loading AutoCAD and Revit at home
  • Commence Task 1
  • Insert (link) CAD floor plan into revit and start to trace
  • Commence drawing walls
  • Create new wall types as required
  • Alter wall heights as required (brief)

1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 & 2.7.

Quiz  03 due start of week 4 class

Assessment task 1 - apartment - refer Canvas for due date

4

Planned work in class:

  • Discuss any issues arising from last week’s videos / questions
  • Insert doors and windows and windows into the walls as required
  • Create the floor slab

1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 & 2.7.


Quiz  04 due start of week 5 class

Assessment task 1 - apartment - refer Canvas for due date

5

Planned work in class:

  • Discuss any issues arising from last week’s videos / questions
  • Create the ceiling for this building
  • Create bulkheads also as required

1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 & 2.7.

Quiz  05 due start of week 6 class

Assessment task 1 - apartment - refer Canvas for due date

6

Planned work in class:

  • Due to labour day holiday, Revit classes for A, B and C will not be held.  Instead, you will simply need to work from home, watch the videos, do the quizzes and bring any questions you have to class next week

1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 & 2.7.


Quiz  06 due start of week 7 class

Assessment task 1 - apartment - refer Canvas for due date

7

Planned work in class:

  • Discuss any issues arising from last week’s videos / questions
  • Create internal elevations
  • Insert views in drawing sheets for printing
  • Look at in-place components
  • If time permits, create an internal perspective

1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 & 2.7.

Quiz  07 due start of week 8 class

Assessment task 1 - apartment - refer Canvas for due date

8

Planned work in class:

  • Discuss any issues arising from last week’s videos / questions
  • Adding lights materials, rendering
  • More on setting up sheets for printing

  • Task 1 due start of next class

1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 & 2.7.

Assessment task 1  due at the start week 9 class class

30th March to 8th April

MID SEMESTER BREAK (1 week)

   

9

Planned work in class:

  • Task 1 due today at start of class
  • Discuss any issue arising last week's videos / questions
  • Discuss the brief for Task 2 and start

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 & 2.7

Quiz  09 due start of week 10 class
10

Planned work in class:

  • Discuss any issues arising from last week’s videos / questions
  • Receive back task 1 submission
  • Go over the content of the 6 videos in week 10 folder

1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 & 2.7

Quiz  10 due start of week 11 class

Assessment task 2 - how to family - refer Canvas for due date

11

Planned work in class:

  • Discuss any issues arising from last week’s videos / questions
  • Continue with parametric table practice
  • Discuss visibility graphics, type vs instance parameter, flexing the model, adding identity data, instance and workplanes
  • Outlines tools that can be used to create the manual for this task

1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 & 2.7.


Quiz  11 due start of week 12 class

Assessment task 2 - how to family - refer Canvas for due date

12

Planned work in class:

  • Discuss any issues arising from last week’s videos / questions
  • Continue with parametric table practice
  • Practice on parametric formulas, revolve and sweep commands
  • Start to create your parametric furniture piece

1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 & 2.7


Quiz  12 due start of week 13 class

Assessment task 2 - how to family - refer Canvas for due date

13

Planned work in class:

  • Discuss any issues arising from last week’s videos / questions
  • Continue with further 3D modelling commands such as extrude, sweep, blend and array
  • Continue with your parametric furniture ensuring you keep checking the model by “flexing”

1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 & 2.7

Quiz  13 due start of week 14 class

Assessment task 2 - how to family - refer Canvas for due date

14

Planned work in class:

  • Discuss any issues arising from last week’s videos / questions
  • More discussion on the array command
  • Continue with your parametric furniture ensuring you keep checking the model by “flexing”

1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 & 2.7

Assessment task 2 - how to family - refer Canvas for due date

15

Planned work in class:

  • Final touch up prior to submission

1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 & 2.7

Assessment task 2 - how to family - refer Canvas for due date

16

No Revit class - Assessment & Moderation Week

   


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Although not mandatory, it is highly recommended that you have access to to either "Revit Architecture 2018"
on a PC at home.  Note, files worked on in Revit 2018 are not backward compatible (with Revit 2017.
Revit can be downloaded from RMIT and burnt to DVD - or copied to a 4Gb USB thumb drive.

Note, there is currently no Mac version of Revit.

Also not mandatory, but highly recommended is a memory stick for backing up of class work (4Mb size min)


Overview of Assessment

You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work.  Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

In this course, evidence of the following is essential:

   -  creation of 3D digital models that:

      *  demonstrate efficient use of geometry and attention to detail

      *  meet design requirements

   -  collaborative approach to work

   -  ability to meet deadlines.


Assessment Tasks

To demonstrate competency in this course you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to
a satisfactory standard

During week 1 to 8 inclusive, you will be required to:

  • Create a 3D model an apartment based on a project briefed to you in "Soft Furnishings"
  • The 3D model will be created by inserting the AutoCAD drawing in Revit and tracing it to form the walls.
  • Doors, wall, floor and ceiling will then be drawn
  • From this, internal elevations, sections and perspectives will be generated
  • These views will then be setup on drawing sheets, annotated appropriately and printed as required
  • The files will then be digitally saved and submitted  This will be due at the start pf your week 9 class
       
    (confirm due date in Canvas)
  • This will be a summative assessment, however verbal feedback on progress will be given throughout the project

Note, in order to "emulate the workplace" as well as minimise your workload this year, this project will be the base for
both CAD and Soft Furnishings.

During Weeks 9 to 15 inclusive, you will be required to:

  • Select a piece of furniture to model and render in 3D (preferably the "entertainment unit"
  • Submit a hand drawing plan and 2 elevations of your furniture clearly labelled and dimensioned
        (due at the start of your week 10 class - date to be confirmed)
  • Create a fully parametric "family" (block) of this piece of furniture in Revit
  • Create a manual on how you created the model (so the creation can be followed by a novice)
  • A final plan, elevations, section and rendered perspective (with lights and materials) is also to be made and included in the manual
  • This will be due in your week 15 class
  • This will be a summative assessment, however verbal feedback on progress will be given throughout the project

Demonstration of the above without assistance will render you competent in this course

This course is delivered in accordance with competency based assessment (see list below), but also utilises utilises graded assessment

CHD   -   Competent with High Distinction (4 PGA)
CDI     -  Competent with Distinction (3 PGA)
CC      -   Competent with Credit (2 PGA)
CAG    -  Competent with Achieved - graded (1 PGA)
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 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.
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;ID=g5kh5e80gvjwz)

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 Student progress policy webpage
(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1)

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
(http://mams.rmit.edu.au/s1llva641yxuz.pdf)

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
(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w)
Further links - Application for extension of time
(http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf)

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity.
Pick the following link for more information Academic Integrity
(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n)

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