Course Title: Integrate digital applications into architectural workflows

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2019

Course Code: BUIL6414

Course Title: Integrate digital applications into architectural workflows

School: 320T Architecture & Urban Design

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6161 - 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

Claudio Sanzaro

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:	VU22466 Integrate digital applications into architectural workflows
Element:	Analyse project requirements to determine outputs
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Project brief is evaluated to determine the digital applications, including Building Information Modeling (BIM) based software, 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 with in 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 National Construction Code (NCC), relevant Australian Standards and other relevant legislation.
Element:	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:	Produce digital data for projects
Performance Criteria:	4.1 File formats and transfer protocols and standards are applied to enable the use of data in chosen applications. 4.2 Object data and component libraries are selected for implementation in project outputs. 4.3 Relevant information is researched from reliable sources to ensure compliance with regulatory building requirements.
Element:	Produce project outputs
Performance Criteria:	5.1 Digital and physical output methods are selected to ensure compliance with industry standard delivery methods, client and stakeholder 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 draft output and digital communications is produced to confirm that outputs meet project requirements, and modifications are made, as necessary. 5.5 Final output 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. 5.7 Investigate and create a range of outputs achievable from identified digital data workflows.
Element:	Select project formats
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Appropriate applications are selected to produce required documentation. 3.2 Digital protocols are determined and created to develop the project documentation according to workplace policy and client requirements.

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

The following list is indicative of the range of activities undertaken in the course. Emphasis of activities will vary depending on the specific projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.

• Face to Face Studios
• Discussions
• Group/Individual projects
• On-Line research

Teaching Schedule

           

Week	Schedule	Assessment
1
2	AutoCAD template introduction
3	Core AutoCAD skills
4	Core AutoCAD skills
5	Core AutoCAD skills
6		AT 1
7	Intermediate AutoCAD skills
8	Intermediate AutoCAD skills
9	Intermediate AutoCAD skills
10	Intermediate AutoCAD skills
	Mid semester break
11	REVIEW Intermediate AutoCAD skills
12	Skills Test Preparation
13		AT2
14	Advanced AutoCAD skills
15	Advanced AutoCAD skills
16		AT3
	Mid Year Break
1	The Revit World
2	Revit World (Modelling)
3	Revit Contect
4	Revit project set up
5	Annotation, Detailing, Views and Callouts
6	Introduction to Families
7	Revit Families
8		AT4
9	Revit Phasing
10	Massing and Site tools
	Mid semester break
11	Wall Topics (advanced)
12		AT5
13	Work share and master planning
14	Work share and master planning
15		AT6
16

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

NCC, Various Australian Standards

References

NCC, Various Australian Standards

Other Resources

Australian Standards, including AS 1428, AS 1668, AS 1735, AS2419, AS 3000, AS 3500

National Construction Code, Volumes 1, 2 & 3

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

 Feedback throughout the course may be written, verbal or a combination of both

Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this course are graded.

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

There will be 6 Assessment Tasks in total

Research project - Summative

Quiz Assessments- Formative

You will receive feedback with verbal and/or written evaluation of your progress within class time. the submitted projects will be assessed with written feedback as well as a quality indicator that relates to separate components of the project and the overall outcome.     Courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also utilise graded assessment   CHD Competent with High Distinction CDI Competent with Distinction CC Competent with Credit CAG Competency Achieved - Graded 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).
A copy of the matrix can also be available for students on Canvas

Other Information

        

Academic Progress:
At the end of each academic period individual student progress will be reviewed by the Student Academic Progress Review Committee and students will be advised of their eligibility for progression.

Student Charter:
The Student Charter, in association with the University’s statutes and law, 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: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=nzasms4pljer (unresolved)

Extension of Time for Submission of Assessable work Procedure:
Students must refer to the RMIT policy for eligibility and procedures.
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=7usdbki1fjf31;STATUS=A?QRY=extension%20of%20time%20form&STYPE=ENTIRE (unresolved)

Equitable Assessment:
Students must refer to the RMIT policy for eligibility and procedures.
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=id0959jyz9mx (unresolved)

Special Consideration:
Students must refer to the RMIT policy for eligibility and procedures.
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y (unresolved)

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:
Refer to the RMIT policy on plagiarism which is reference under Academic Integrity atRMIT
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n;STATUS=A?QRY=Plagiarism%20-%20student%20information&STYPE=ENTIRE (unresolved)

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