Course Title: Create 3D digital models

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2023

Course Code: VART6468C

Course Title: Create 3D digital models

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: C5396 - Diploma of Interior Design

Course Contact: Jenny Crowley

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4759

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


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Ellen Pan-Florissen 
ellen.pan-florissen@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. 

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:

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


Refer to the elements and this unit.
This unit requires established knowledge & skills from specialised design units in your foundation year of study.


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

• Class presentations 

• Independent project-based work

• Site visits (observations)

• Studio Practice

 

Virtual In-class activities will include:

• Tutorials and project-based work

• Group discussion

• Teacher directed activities/projects

• Class presentations 

• Online research

• Independent project-based work

• Site visits (observations)

• Studio Practice

 

Out-of-class activities will include:

• Online investigation

• Independent project-based work

• Gallery/Exhibition visits


Teaching Schedule

Week

Content

Assessment Reminders

1

  • Course Overview
  • Intro to Revit - Walls
  • Workshop Project Timeline

Weekly file upload

2

  • Doors, windows & curtain walls
  • Floors & ceiling

AT2 WIP#1 Draft Project Timeline Due

Weekly file upload

3

  • Stairs 
  • Printing

Weekly drawing printouts & file upload

4

  • Placing components
  • Family components & model in-place families
  • Graphic Display Options

Weekly drawing printouts & file upload

5

  • Materials
  • Parametric casework family

Weekly drawing printouts & file upload

6

  • No class / Public Holiday - self directed learning on Canvas
  • Parametric casework family (cont'd)

Weekly drawing printouts & file upload

7

  • Parametric casework family (cont'd)
  • Intro to Render
  • Recap Materials

Weekly drawing printouts & file upload

8

  • Parametric casework family (cont'd)
  • Render in Cloud

Weekly drawing printouts & file upload

9

  • Review drawing sheets and preliminary renders
  • Continue modelling proposed design
  • Revise project timeline
  • Discuss AT1 progress

AT2 WIP#2 Final Project Timeline Due

Weekly drawing printouts & file upload

Mid Semester Break

10

  • Upload first round of final renders for review

AT2 WIP#3 Renders Due

Weekly drawing printouts & file upload

11

  • Finalise kitchen design package

Weekly drawing printouts & file upload

12

  • Presentations

AT2 WIP#4 KBDi Entries Due - TBC

Weekly drawing printouts & file upload

13

  • Editing images with Photoshop
  • Intro to Enscape
  • AT1 WIP – in-class workshop: Role Play

AT1 WIP

Weekly drawing printouts & file upload

14

  • Further develop rendered images
  • Mixed media 

AT1 Due

Weekly drawing printouts & file upload

15

  • Final renders

Weekly drawing printouts & file upload

16

  • Presentations

AT2 Final 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

Assessment for this course will be project based.


Assessment Tasks

AT1 Knowledge Questions 

AT2 Practical Assessment 

 

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.

 

Compulsory WIP (Work in Progress)

Throughout this course there are associated learning activities or exercises that are compulsory.

They will be identified as a Compulsory WIP.

These exercises/activities must be completed in a timely manner as indicated in the weekly schedule to allow you to build knowledge and progress to the formal assessment.

 

Even if you complete and pass the formal assessment, if you haven’t completed the WIP you are unable to pass this course overall.


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    

 

IT orientation

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

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