Course Title: Provide design solutions for residential and commercial buildings
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2021
Course Code: ARCH5234
Course Title: Provide design solutions for residential and commercial buildings
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6161 - Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)
Course Contact: Catherine Ciavarella
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4818
Course Contact Email: catherine.ciavarella@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Andrew Rodda
- e: andrew.rodda@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 200
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 apply the theories and principles of design to the design of buildings. It can be applied to both residential buildings (BCA Classes 1 and 10) and commercial buildings (BCA Classes 2 to 9). It requires the ability to research, analyse and evaluate information on the history and elements of architecture and their influence on current practice. It includes developing a design response which meets the requirements of a project brief, and communicating a final design solution to relevant stakeholders.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
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VU22465 Provide design solutions for residential and commercial buildings |
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Apply design principles to the context of a site |
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Determine design principles |
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Develop and express ideas through freehand sketching |
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Research the key movements of global architecture |
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Resolve and communicate design solutions to a built form |
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Learning Outcomes
This unit of competency supports the attainment of the knowledge and skills required for building designers to apply the principles and theories of design to residential and commercial building projects.
Details of Learning Activities
This course will predominately be delivered remotely
- Iterative feedback of student task work is undertaken in design studio.
- Regular active studio participation is core to achieving competency in this course.
- Assessment tasks are a combination of independent study, self-directed learning and supervised practice in a studio context.
- Content and project direction is delivered by the teacher and discussed by participants in studio.
Teaching Schedule
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This teaching schedule provides the basic semester pathway. Some minor variations may occur between studios.
Semester 2 duplicates the processes of AT02 for assessment task 3
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Lorraine Farrelly, The Fundamentals of Architecture. ava publishers. 2012 |
978-2-940411-75-7 |
Goad & Willis Eds. The Encyclopedia of Australian Architecture. Cambridge University Press. |
978-0-521-88857-8 |
Francis Ching, Architecture, Form, Space and Order. Wiley Publishers. |
978-0-471-75216-5 |
Other Resources
Information about your studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
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
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The learning Lab
www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
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 design drafting 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:
• research and apply knowledge of global architecture, architects and designers and their influences on modern design theories
• apply architectural concepts to a built form
• develop a design solution which meets the requirements of the project brief
• communicate design solutions to stakeholders using a range of media.
Assessment Tasks
The course consists of 3 Assessment Tasks
- MP01: Research: Task (Self directed learning)
- Duration approximately 6 weeks.
- Uploaded for assessment by Mid-Semester Break
- MP02: Residential Design Project
- Interim presentation reviews.
- Uploaded for assessment; End of Semester.
- MP03: Commercial Design Project.
- Interim presentation reviews.
- Uploaded for assessment, End of Semester.
- All projects must be submitted and graded as satisfactory to achieve course competency.
- Each assessment task has a period of time for re-submission.
Feedback throughout the course may be written, verbal, or a combination of both.
A final grade of competency achieved or not yet competent is determined at the end of the course.
CA | Competency Achieved |
NYC | Not Yet Competent |
DNS | Did Not Submit for assessment |
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace.
To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix/ course competency map demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. The mapping document is available on request through Program Administration if required.
Other Information
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
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