Course Title: Integrate digital applications into architectural workflows

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2022

Course Code: BUIL6414

Course Title: Integrate digital applications into architectural workflows

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: 530T Built Environment and Sustainability

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

Sam Crupi

sam.crupi@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

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.

Details of Learning Activities

The following list is indicative of the range of activities in the course:

teacher led demonstrations,
supervised project work,
independent project work,
group work,
supplementary research.

Emphasis of activities may vary depending on the specifics of the assessment tasks.

By the end of the course you should be able to demonstrate:

self-managed skill development using relevant software and accessing resources within Canvas,
software knowledge including AutoCAD (Semester 1) and Revit (Semester 2),
various skills to produce and manage the design and documentation of a building through various project stages, and
time management skills.

Please note: due to the continually changing nature of the COVID-19 situation, this course may be delivered online through Canvas in a manner which attempts to approximate a studio environment.

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Teaching Schedule

This is a general outline only and may not reflect the timetabled classes, public holidays, mid-semester breaks or other factors that affect the delivery.
The Canvas shell contains a more detailed teaching schedule and must be referred to on a regular (weekly) basis.
Further updates may be communicated via Canvas Announcements by your teacher or the course coordinator.
While all course content will be delivered, the order and mode of delivery may change.

SEMETER-01

week	assessments
W-01	ORIENTATION including INTRODUCTION to AutoCAD
W-02
W-03
W-04	Learning Task 1 - issue
W-05	Learning Task 1 - submit
W-06
W-07	AT1 - ISSUE
W-08	AT1 - milestone-01 - submit
W-09
W-10
W-11	AT1 - milestone-02 - submit
W-12
W-13
W-14
W-15	AT1 SUBMISSION
W-16	AT1 RESUBMISSION - NO CLASS

SEMETER-02

week	assessments
W-01	INTRODUCTION to Revit
W-02
W-03	AT2 - ISSUE
W-04
W-05	Learning Task 2 -issue
W-06
W-07
W-08
W-09
W-10
W-11	AT2 SUBMISSION + Learning Task 2 - submit
W-12	AT3 - ISSUE
W-13
W-14
W-15	AT3 PRELIMINARY SUBMISSION
W-16	AT3 FINAL SUBMISSION

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Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Refer to Canvas for unit specific resources.

RMIT Library:
Library Subject Guides: Architecture, Building Design and Urban Design
https://rmit.libguides.com/architecturebuildingandurbandesign

including:

Australian Standards Online (SAI Global)
Acumen (Australian Institute of Architects) and more...

RMIT Study Support
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub

including:

One-on-one consultations
Peer mentoring
Studiosity
Learning Lab and more...

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Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.

Assessment Tasks

Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency.

To be assessed as Competent you must 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 all Assessment Tasks, to a satisfactory standard, across a range of assessment criteria, in a timely manner.

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There are three Assessment Tasks assessed in Integrate digital applications into architectural workflows:

AT1: AutoCad Project
AT2: Revit House
AT3: Revit Work Share Project

Refer to the Assessment Tasks in Canvas for further details.

Refer to the Teaching Schedule in Canvas for submission dates and times.

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You will receive feedback on the assessment tasks as perRMIT Assessment Feedbackguidelines.

The feedback will be provided in a manner that responds to the delivery method and cohort size.

Students are expected to engage with, and respond to, all forms of feedback provided.

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There may be re-submission opportunities for assessments not meeting a satisfactory standard across all assessment criteria if the student has;

demonstrated a commitment to their learning,
has worked with integrity, and
has produced sufficient work in a timely manner.

Refer to the Assessment Tasks in Canvas for specifics.

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Final grades for courses in Vocational Education at RMIT are as follows:

CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for assessment

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Assessment Matrix

The Assessment Matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency.

These mapping documents are available through the Program Administration if required.

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Other Information

The links below are to various parts of the RMIT website and should be referred to on a regular basis until familiarity with them is achieved.

Academic Integrity:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/academic-integrity

Academic Progress:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress

Appeals:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/appeals

Apply for Credit:

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

Assessment (including submission):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/my-course/assessment-results/assessment

Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises.
It is expected that you will attend all timetabled sessions and engage in the required learning activities.
This is the only way to ensure you maximise your opportunity to complete this course successfully.

Employability skills:
http://mams.rmit.edu.au/m1ad83koqygu.pdf

Extensions and special consideration:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment

Student Charter:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-life/rights-responsibilities/charter

Student Responsibilities:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-life/rights-responsibilities/statement

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