DIS1912

Virtual space A ( 6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: To be advised

Offered:
Caulfield Second semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: On completion of this unit students should be able to: understand the principles and application of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and drafting for interior architecture; apply computing principles for space planning, technical documentation, information management, and construction-related research in relation to interior architectural design and technical problems; generate graphic communications and computer technical drawings detailing the construction of interior architecture; understand interactive visualisation methods for the representation of interior architecture; analyse a range of different types of digital architecture practice, and apply this knowledge to creative work.

Objectives: On successful completion of this unit students should: 1. understand the principles and application of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and drafting for interior architecture; 2. be able to apply computing principles for space planning, technical documentation, information management, and construction-related research in relation to interior architectural design and technical problems; 3. be able to generate graphic communications and computer technical drawings detailing the construction of interior architecture; 4. understand interactive visualisastion methods for the representation of interior architecture; 5. be able to analyse a range of different types of digital architecture practice,and apply this knowledge to creative work. 6. observe and employ occupational health and safety appropriate to studio practice.

Assessment: Exercises: 30% + Project: 60% + Journal: 10%

Contact Hours: 12 hours per week, comprising: 3 taught hours (1 one hour lecture plus 2 tutorial hours) and 9 independent study hours

Prerequisites: DIS1103

Prohibitions: DIS2908