12547 (v.2) Design Communication 122

Area:

Department of Architecture and Interior Architecture

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.0

Studio:

1 x 4 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

12542 (v.2) Design Communication 121 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Perspective as a design tool, rendering techniques, three dimensional computer aided design system.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Developed Architectural skills using perspective as a design tool. Rendering and montage techniques. The ability to use the above techniques to scrutinise and describe qualities of space. Developed three-dimensional modelling skills using AutoCAD 2000, rendering using Art-lantis.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

AutoCAD 2000 user's guide. Middlebrook, M. and Smith, B. (1999), AutoCAD 2000 for Dummies. United States of America. IDG Books worldwide.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

CADD 50% of overall mark (Participation 10%, Project 1 3D viewing 10%, Project 2 2D<-->3D 10%, Project 3 Solid model 35%, Project 4 Surface model 35%), Studio 50% of overall mark (Folio 90%, Participation 10%). This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y