Course Title: Integrate digital applications into architectural workflows

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2018

Course Code: BUIL6326

Course Title: Integrate digital applications into architectural workflows

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School: 320T Architecture & Urban Design

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6136 - Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)

Course Contact: Catherine Ciavarella

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9819

Course Contact Email: catherine.ciavarella@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Jim Karakiklas

9925 4819

jim.karakiklas@rmit.edu.au

Claudio Sanzaro

9925 4819

claudio.sanzaro@rmit.edu.au

 

Nominal Hours: 240

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 of competency specifies the outcomes required to use a range of digital applications in architectural workflows. It includes the ability to determine the appropriate digital applications required for specific project outputs and the application of architectural standards and conventions to produce and manage the project. Work is likely to be undertaken with limited supervision and in consultation with team members and external consultants.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

VU21600 Integrate digital applications into architectural workflows

Element:

1. Determine digital production of architectural workflows

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Productivity advantages are investigated and applied to data management systems, organisational standards and overall practice workflows.
1.2 Individual workflows are established for projects to maximise productivity within given time frames.
1.3 Team strategies are organised to enable collaboration between participants in the project team.

Element:

2. analyse project requirements to determine outputs
 

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Project brief is evaluated to determine the documentation and data requirements within the project scope.

2.2 Relevant external stakeholders and internal personnel are identified to plan development of documents according to order of precedence and agreed timelines.

2.3 Digital security issues are considered and workplace procedures for copyright and privacy are complied within the communication of documents.

2.4 Hardware requirements are evaluated to determine their limitations and suitability.

2.5 Work is planned to ensure compliance with the Building Code of Australia (BCA), relevant Australian Standards and other relevant legislation.

Element:

3. Selected project formats
 

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Appropriate applications are selected to produce required documentation.

3.2 Digital protocols are determined to develop the project documentation according to workplace policy and client requirements.

Element:

4. Produce digital data for projects
 

Performance Criteria:

4.1 File formats and transfer protocols and standards are established to enable the use of data in chosen applications.

4.2 Object data and component libraries are selected and/or created for implementation in project outputs.

4.3 Relevant information is researched from reliable sources to ensure compliance with regulatory building requirements.

4.4 Appropriate application working environments are employed to ensure productive workflow.

Element:

5. Produce project outputs

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Digital and physical output methods are selected to ensure compliance with industry standard delivery methods and client requirements.

5.2 Conventions and standards related to layout and print sizing, for both physical and digital outputs, are identified and implemented.

5.3 Digital and physical communication conventions are examined and selected according to their cost effectiveness and sustainability.

5.4 Interim check plots are produced to confirm that outputs meet project requirements and modifications are made as necessary.

5.5 Final hard copies of project documentation are produced for submission to relevant stakeholders, in compliance with regulatory requirements.

5.6 Outputs are evaluated to ensure compliance with planned project outcomes.


Learning Outcomes


This unit of competency supports the attainment of the skills and knowledge required for building designers to produce outputs for architectural projects using a variety of digital applications.


Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities will take place in a studio, workshop or classroom using industry standard tools and resources. You will complete assessments and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.

Reference mode of delivery for this course is face-to-face.

In class activities will include:

• class assessments to review discussions/lectures
• practical demonstrations
• lectures
• online activiities 
• projects/quizes
• peer learning
• class presentations
• group discussion
• online research
• independent project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• studio practice
• other activities as decided by teaching staff

Out of class activities will include:

• online activiities
• research
• independent project based work
• teacher directed group projects
• other activities as decided by teaching staff, self directed learning
• online research

 


Teaching Schedule

Year 1 - CAD

Session

Session Description

Assessment 

1

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

Class Exercise and Assessment

2

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

Class Exercise and Assessment

3

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

Class Exercise and Assessment 

4

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

Class Exercise and Assessment 

5

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

Class Exercise and Assessment 

6

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations and Preamble work for Major Project One

Class Exercise and Assessment

7

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations and Class Project Work

Class Exercise and Assessment

8

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations and Class Project Work

Quiz 1 Exercise and Assessment

9

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations and Class Project Work

Class Exercise and Assessment

10

Class Project Work

Class Exercise and Assessment 

11

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations and Class Project Work

Class Exercise and Assessment

12

Class Project Work

Class Exercise and Assessment

13

Class Project Work

Submission Major Project One, Class Exercise and Assessment

14

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations and Preamble work for Major Project Two

Class Exercise and Assessment

15

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

Class Exercise and Assessment 

16

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations  

Class Exercise and Assessment 

17

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations  

Class Exercise and Assessment 

18

Class Project Work

Class Exercise and Assessment 

19

Class Project Work

Class Exercise and Assessment

20

Class Project Work

Class Exercise and Assessment

21

Class Project Work

Class Exercise and Assessment

22

Class Project Work 

Class Exercise and Assessment

23

Class Project Work 

Quiz 2 and Class Exercise and Assessment

24

Class Project Work 

Class Exercise and Assessment

25

Class Project Work 

Class Exercise and Assessment

26

Class Project Work 

Class Exercise and Assessment

27

Class Project Work 

Class Exercise and Assessment

28

Class Project Work 

Submission  Major Project Two, Class Exercise and Assessment

 

 

  

 Year 1 - BIM  

Session

Session Description

Assessment

1

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

Class Exercise 

2

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

Class Exercise 

3

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

Class Exercise 

4

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

Class Exercise 

5

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

Class Exercise 

6

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

Class Exercise 

7

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

Class Exercise

8

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

Class Exercise 

9

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

Class Exercise 

10

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

Class Exercise 

11

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

Class Exercise

12

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

Class Exercise 

 

 

 

 Year 2 - BIM 

Session

Session Description

Assessment

1

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

 Class Exercise 01

2

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

 Class Exercise 02 - Submit Exercise 01

3

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

Graphics Master Class - Submit Exercise 02

4

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

Class Exercise 03

5

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

 Massing Demonstration

6

Self directed learning

 Tutorial Week  

7

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

 Commence Project 01 -Submit Exercise 03

8

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

Continue Project 01

9

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

 Submit Project 01 Part A

10

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

 Continued Project 01

11

Self directed learning

 Tutorial Week  

12

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

 Continued Project 01

13

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

 Submit Project 01  Part B

14

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

 Commence Project 02

15

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

Continued Project 02

16

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

Continued Project 02

17

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

Continued Project 02

18

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

Submit Project 02

19

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

Commence Project 03

20

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

Continued Project 03

21

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

 Continued Project 03

22

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

Continued Project 03

23

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

Continued Project 03

24

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

Continued Project 03

25

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

Submit Project 03

26

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

Commence Project 04

27

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

Continued Project 04

28

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

Continued Project 04

29

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

Continued Project 04

30

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

Continued Project 04

31

Students participate in lecture supported by visual demonstrations

Submit Project 04

 

Depending on class needs and availability of resources, delivery may vary.

For detail outline of the teaching schedule, course structure and current updates, refer to ‘course resources’ in the RMIT LMS and myRMIT. The teaching schedule may be subject to change; students will be made aware of changes in advance.

 

 Continued Project 01


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

None required.


Overview of Assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate building design workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures. Holistic or project-based assessment with other related units is recommended.

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to:
• apply organisational policies and procedures, including occupational health and safety and quality assurance requirements, where applicable
• comply with copyright and trade practices legislation and organisational privacy and security policies and procedures
• produce digitally generated information for an architectural project
• collaborate and consult with team members and outside agencies
• meet the criteria of the project brief to the required standard and within allocated timelines.
 


Assessment Tasks

Students who do not achieve a pass of 50% in Year 1 will receive a ’DNS’ and will not proceed to Year 2.   

Students must submit all assessments and pass assessments in multiple contexts as provided by the assessment tasks. 

Submitting all assessment tasks does not constitute a pass grade.

Year 1

Assessment will consist of a series of classroom assessments, and two major projects that consolidate the development of digital workflow principles and practice. Two topical tests will also be used at the conclusion of theory topics (2 through out the year).

CAD & BIM
Classroom assessments 20% 
Major Project One 25% 
Major Project Two 35% 
Topical Tests (total) 20% 

 

Year 2

Assessment will consist of a series of short assessments and four major projects that consolidate the development of digital workflow principles and practice.

BIM
Classroom exercises and activities 15% 
Major Project One 20% 
Major Project Two 25% 
Major Project Three 15%
Major Project Four 25%


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

Academic Progress:

At the end of each semester student progress will be reviewed by the Student Academic Progress Review Committee. Students failing 50% of their program load or more, at this stage will be reviewed according to the University's unsatisfactory academic progress procedure.

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Student Charter:

The Student Charter, in association with the University’s statutes and laws, indicates what the University and its students can expect from each other. The University’s mission is to create and disseminate knowledge to meet the needs of industry and the community and to foster in students the skills and passion to contribute to and engage with the world.

http://www.rmit.edu.au/about/studentcharter

 

Student Responsibilities:

In undertaking this course students are required to be responsible for:

  • The time management of the course work in order to complete all work requirements satisfactorily and on time.
  • RMIT encourages students to attend all scheduled classes to optimise academic success.
  • To ascertain what content or assessment has been missed, and gather the information prior to next class.
  • To be proactive in mastering the academic material of the course by challenging, questioning and extending course outcomes.
  • To be responsible for the maintenance of a non-disruptive and scholastic attitude in the learning environment.

See RMIT Academic progress information, responsibilities and support for current students:

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Extension of Time for Submission of Assessable work Procedure:

Students must refer to the RMIT policy for eligibility and procedures.

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Equitable Assessment:

Students must refer to the RMIT policy for eligibility and procedures.

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Special Consideration:

Students must refer to the RMIT policy for eligibility and procedures.

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Assessment Principles:

Final assessment decisions can be reviewed and or appealed.

See RMIT Assessment Policies:

http://www.rmit.edu.au/policies/academic

 

Employability skills:

Employability skills describe non-technical skills and competencies that are an important part of effective and successful participation in the workplace.

The following Employability Skills are an inherent part of this course:

Communication, Teamwork, Problem solving, Initiative and enterprise, Planning and organising, Self management, Learning and Technology.

 

Plagiarism:

The RMIT policy on plagiarism is referenced under Academic Integrity at RMIT.

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