Course Title: Produce Technical Drawings

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2024

Course Code: GRAP5422C

Course Title: Produce Technical Drawings

School: 515T Creative Industries

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4431 - Certificate IV in Interior Decoration

Course Contact: Jenny Crowley

Course Contact Phone: +61399254759

Course Contact Email: jenny.crowley@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Samuel Falanga
sam.falanga@rmit.edu.au 

Adam David
adam.david@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 50

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

NIL

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply different techniques to produce technical drawings that meet required standards and conventions. It involves planning and preparing for technical drawing activities, creating technical drawings and finalising them according to project requirements.

The unit applies to those who use technical drawings in different contexts to meet project requirements


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUAACD313 Produce Technical Drawings

Element:

1. Plan and prepare for technical drawing work

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Identify drawing requirements with reference to project documentation in consultation with required personnel

1.2 Identify factors that may impact on technical drawing work

1.3 Select techniques to fit the purpose of drawings

1.4 Prepare equipment and materials according to workplace procedures and safety requirements

Element:

2. Create technical drawings

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Produce and review preliminary drawings according to drawing requirements

2.2 Apply applicable conventions and standards to technical drawings

2.3 Discuss drawings with required personnel and confirm required amendments

2.4 Amend drawings according to drawing requirements

Element:

3. Finalise technical drawings

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Check drawings against project objectives and drawing requirements according to organisational procedures

3.2 Finalise and submit technical drawings within agreed timeframes


Learning Outcomes


Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for technical drawing work

2. Create technical drawings

3. Finalise technical drawings


Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities will take place this semester with a blended classroom model using industry standard tools and resources. 

Refer to your Course schedule and Canvas shells for specific information on how each of your courses is delivered this semester.

You will also be required to undertake independent study.

Reference mode of delivery for this course is a blended approach / studio-based delivery.

 

On campus class activities will include:

• Tutorials and project-based work

• Group discussion

• Teacher directed activities/projects

• Class presentations 

• Independent project-based work

• Site visits (observations)

• Studio Practice


Teaching Schedule

Week Session Content Assessment Due
1

Introduction to the content 

Introduction to Architectural Lettering & Title blocks

 
2 How to understand scale.  
3 Drawing Construction  
4

Research Fittings

Produce a Layout

 
5 Amend the Layout  
6 Reflected Ceiling Plan Assessment Task 1 Due
7 Sections & Detail views  
8 Dimensions, references and annotations  
9 Inking in drawings  
10 Finalize drawings & Submit your final set of hard copy drawings

Assessment Task 2

(HARD COPY ONLY) Due

11 Introduction to SketchUp  
12

Groups in SketchUp

Draw the floor plan

 
13 Scaling, referencing & elevation 1  
14 Elevation 2  
15 Dimensioning in SketchUp  

16

Printing and exporting the drawing file

Assessment Task 2

(Digital COPY ) Due


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

The University Library has extensive resources for InteriorDesign and Decoration students.

The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies https://rmit.libguides.com/interior-design 

The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian https://www.rmit.edu.au/library/study/referencing

 

Study and Learning support

Would you like to get better at studying, writing, or researching for your assignments?

The Library has everything you need to develop your academic skills, improve your marks and save time.

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


Overview of Assessment

Task 1 - Drafting Practices Report

Task 2 - Bathroom Renovation

You will need to achieve satisfactory in all the assessments to be deemed competent in this course.


Assessment Tasks

AT1 Drafting Practices Report  - Due week 6

Research and report on Australian standard drafting practices

 

AT2 Bathroom Renovation plans - Due Hard copy week 10 & digital week 16

Create a set of working drawings of a residential bathroom  using both a manual and digital tools

 

Note: full briefs, assessment details and rubrics for each task are available in Canvas

All assessment information for this course can be found on the course’s Canvas shell, in conjunction with assessment information communicated in class by the teacher.

Compulsory WIP (Work in Progress)

Throughout this course there are associated learning activities or exercises that are compulsory.

They will be identified as a Compulsory WIP.

These exercises/activities must be completed in a timely manner as indicated in the weekly schedule to allow you to build knowledge and progress to the formal assessment.

 

Even if you complete and pass the formal assessment, if you haven’t completed the WIP you are unable to pass this course overall.

 

Assessment / Late Submission

All assessment information for this course can be found on the course’s Canvas shell, in conjunction with assessment information communicated in class by the teacher.

This course is delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment.

 

CA: Competency achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did Not Submit for Assessment

SEC: Stopped engagement in course

WDR: Withdrawn from course

 

All work for Assessable Tasks is required to be submitted on the due date and time as outlined in the Assessment Briefs. Exception to this is where an approved ELS plan, an application for Special Consideration or an approved Extension of Time is in place, submitted before the task’s due date with appropriate documentation. 

 

Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)


All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level.
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension of time for your assessable work.


Please see following access for the details on applying for extension of time to assessments:

Special consideration;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration

 

Application for extension of time;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work

 

Equitable assessment arrangements (EAA):

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/equitable-assessment-arrangements--eaa-

 

If your work is incomplete, you are strongly encouraged to submit your work on the due date, in order to meet the submission requirements. Should it be below competency you may be asked to resubmit within 2 working days.


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

Attendance

The major learning experience involves studio-based exercises, demonstration and production.

It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to be successful in this course.

Canvas

Use Canvas to access your course content and announcements, submit assignments, and receive your grades and feedback; 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/it-services-for-students/canvas

Student feedback at RMIT:

You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

The following link is an outline and ways that you will receive your feedback at RMIT;

 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/feedback-mechanisms

Student Progress Monitoring

Academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.

Please see following access to the Student progress policy webpage; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress

Submitting Assessments onto Canvas

Here is a guide to submitting assessments on Canvas; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/submitting-assessments-in-canvas

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity.

Please see following access for more information on Academic Integrity at RMIT; 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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