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12791 (v.3) Design Communication 101


 

Area:

Department of Architecture and Interior Architecture

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

2.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

A comprehensive understanding of plans, sections, elevations and axonometric projections. These will be taught initially on a drawing board using both pencil and ink. Drawings will then be taught on computer.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- A clear understanding of the rules governing architectural representation. Skills in the use of pencil and technical pen on the drawing board. Competence in the generation of orthogonal and axonometric projections using the drawing board. Competence in the generation of orthogonal projections using AutoCAD 2000.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Folio 1 50%, Folio 2 40%, Participation 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 40100 Architecture and Urban Environment (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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