DIS1912 - Virtual space A - 2017

6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

Undergraduate - Unit

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Faculty

Art, Design and Architecture

Organisational Unit

Department of Architecture

Coordinator(s)

Dr Matthew Bird

Not offered in 2017

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%

Workload requirements

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

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Chief examiner(s)

Prerequisites

Prohibitions

DIS2908