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DIS1912

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

18 September 2017 22 November 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Art, Design and Architecture
OfferedCaulfield Second semester 2012 (Day)
Coordinator(s)Matthew Bird

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.

Outcomes

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 visualisation 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)

Matthew Bird

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