Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

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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%

Chief examiner(s)

Sven Mehzoud

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