Course Title: Integrate digital applications into architectural workflows
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2020
Course Code: BUIL6414
Course Title: Integrate digital applications into architectural workflows
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 9819
Course Contact Email: catherine.ciavarella@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Claudio Sanzaro
Jane Molar
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
Face-to-face studio delivery.
- Self managed skill development utilising the relevant software and resources within Canvas.
- Relevant software includes AutoCAD in Semester 1 and Revit in Semester 2
- Skills to produce and manage a project
- Time management skills for Building designers
- Face-to-face studio delivery.
- Self managed skill development utilising the relevant software and resources within Canvas.
- Relevant software includes AutoCAD in Semester 1 and Revit in Semester 2
- Skills to produce and manage a project
- Time management skills for Building designer
Teaching Schedule
IDA_Semester 1
Week 1: Orientation - no classes
Week 2: Introduction to ACAD template and simple commands
Week 3: Work with layers and annotation; Introduction to paper space
Week 4: Introduction to printing and profiles, UCS & layer states.
Week 5: Submit the cabin drawing
Week 6: Learning Task - Skills Test
Week 7: Introduction of Assessment Task 1 - Wblocks, Skills test and learning task feedback.
Week 8: Paper space layouts view port creation.
Week 9: Viewport freezing and file organisation.
Week 10: Develop new layers, Roof Plans and Modify layer states
Week 11: Set up Kitchen drawings and Roof Plan drawing
Week 12: Kitchen plan and elevations.
Week 13: Kitchen drawing review and completion.
Week 14: Electrical plan drawings.
Week 15: Electrical plan review and completion.
Week 16: Assessment, Re-submissions and Self Directed Learning
IDA_Semester 2
Week 1: Non teaching week
Week 2: Revit & the Bim world introduction
Week 3: Introduction to the AT2 REVIT HOUSE PROJECT (Basic modelling)
Week 4: Dimensioning and annotation (Basics)
Week 5: Curtain walls, regions and understanding View Range
Week 6: View Control cont & Family Creation Families vs annotation families
Week 7: Family Creation Cont
Week 8: Schedules, Parameters and 3D Views
Week 9 Documentation & Rendering
Week 10: Revit in Place Massing and Conceptual Mass tools
Week 11: Introduction to Work-sharing
Week 12: Walk though and rendering
Week 13: Work sharing and master planning
Week 14: Work sharing and master planning
Week 15: Work sharing and master planning
Week 16: SDL Trouble shooting week Submission
Week 17: Assessment, Re-submissions.
Note: While all course content in this schedule will be covered, the weekly order may change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The Learning Lab
https://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 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 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. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria
Assessment AT1: Auto Cad Project
Assessment AT2: Revit House
Assessment AT3: Revit Work share Project
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
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. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
Assessment Matrix
refer to mapping document in canvas
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.
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
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