Course Title: Integrate Digital Applications into residential Architectural Workflows

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2025

Course Code: ARCH5306

Course Title: Integrate Digital Applications into residential Architectural Workflows

Important Information:

Please note that this course has compulsory engagement attendance requirements for teaching activities.

Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see when this course requires mandatory attendance. 

School: 530T Built Environment and Sustainability

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6188 - Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)

Course Contact: Catherine Ciavarella

Course Contact Phone: +61399254818

Course Contact Email: catherine.ciavarella@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 120

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 describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use digital applications and the production of outputs in architectural workflows for (National Construction Code (NCC) Classes 1 and 10) residential buildings.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

VU23454 Integrate Digital Applications into residential Architectural Workflows

Element:

1.Determine architectural workflows for residential building project

Performance Criteria:

Investigate data management system, organisational standards and overall practice workflows for the residential building project. 

Establish individual workflows for project to maximise productivity within given time frames. 

Determine team strategies to enable collaboration between participants of the project team. 

Element:

2.Analyse project requirements to determine outputs

Performance Criteria:

Evaluate project brief to determine digital applications and data requirements within the project scope.

Identify relevant external stakeholders and internal personnel to plan development of documents according to order of precedence and agreed timelines. 

Identify digital security and copyright and privacy workplace procedures for the communication of documents. 

Evaluate hardware requirements to determine their limitations and suitability. 

Confirm that digital data complies with relevant Australian Industry practices.

Element:

3.Select project formats

Performance Criteria:

Select appropriate application to produce required documentation. 

Determine and create digital protocols to develop project documentation according to workplace policy and client requirements. 

Element:

4.Produce digital data for projects

Performance Criteria:

Apply file formats, transfer protocols and standards to enable the use of data in chosen applications. 

Select and create object data and component libraries for implementation in project outputs. 

Confirm that digital data complies with relevant Australian Industry practices 

Element:

5.Produce project outputs

Performance Criteria:

Select digital and physical output methods according to industry standard delivery methods, client and stakeholder requirements. 

Identify and implement conventions and standards related to layout and print sizing, for both physical and digital outputs. 

Examine and select digital and physical communication conventions based on cost effectiveness and sustainability. 

Produce interim draft output and digital communications to confirm that outputs meet project requirements, and make modifications, as required. 

Produce final output of project documentation for submission to relevant stakeholders according to Industry practices.

Evaluate outputs against planned project outcomes. 

Create outputs achievable from identified digital data workflows. 

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

This course will be delivered face-to-face and will include:

  • Self-managed skill development using relevant software and resources within Canvas.
  • AutoCAD in Semester 1 and Revit in Semester 2.
  • Skills for producing and managing a project.
  • Time management skills for building designers.


Teaching Schedule

IDA - Semester 1

  • Week 1: Orientation (as per orientation timetable)
  • Week 2: Introduction to ACAD template and simple commands
  • Week 3: Layers and annotation; Introduction to paper space
  • Week 4: Introduction to printing and profiles; UCS & layer states
  • Week 5: LT1 drawing submission
  • Week 6: Learning Task - Skills Test & Learning Task feedback
  • Week 7: Task 1: Introduction to Assessment
  • Week 8: Floor plan creation
  • Week 9: Sectional view creation
  • Week 10: Elevation plans
  • Week 11: Elevation continuation
  • Week 12: X-Ref exercise
  • Week 13: Site & Roof Plan
  • 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: Introduction to Building Information Modeling.
  • Week 2: Bim Site settings & templates.
  • Week 3: 3D Basic Modeling the drawing & editing tools.
  • Week 4: BIM documentation tools text,dimensioning & annotation basics.
  • Week 5: Building elements & families.
  • Week 6: Bim documentation tools cont & family creation.
  • Week 7: Creating & managing 3D views , section boxes & detailing
  • Week 8: Schedules, Parameters, and 3D Views
  • Week 9: Documentation & Rendering
  • Week 10: SDL (Self-Directed Learning, TBC)
  • Week 11: Revit in-place massing and conceptual mass tools
  • Week 12: Introduction to Work-sharing
  • Week 13: Work-sharing and master planning
  • Week 14: Work-sharing and master planning
  • Week 15: Work-sharing and master planning
  • Week 16: Assessment, Re-submissions, and Self-Directed Learning

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Key References: 

  • Australian Standard AS3959
  • NCC Volume One and Two
  • Relevant Australian Standards
  • Building product manufacturers information

 


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/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS. 


Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1 - AutoCAD Project

Assessment Task 2 - Revit House

Assessment Task 3 - Revit Precinct Project

Assessment Quizzes - Knowledge 

 

Assessment  

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

  

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

All work for assessments is required to be submitted on the due date and time as outlined in the Assessment Tasks. Exception to this is where an approved Equitable Learning Services plan after discussion with teacher, an application for Special Consideration or an approved Extension of Time is in place, submitted before the task’s due date with appropriate documentation. Any extensions will be in relation to the original submission date only. There are no extensions to resubmissions. 

 

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/support-services/equitable-learning   

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 5 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.

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;  

All course communication to and from students is to be through Canvas only.  

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 

Orientation:

It's time to get ready; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/new-student-guide  

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