Module Title: | Information Technology and CAD |
Language of Instruction: | English |
Module Delivered In |
No Programmes
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Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
• Studio-based project & problem-based learning to develop the learners’ problem- solving methodology to an advanced level, in an architectural technology context, with one-to-one reviews/tutorials and group/class ‘crits’ to provide student feedback
• Group/team work utilised as appropriate
• Lecture format utilised to provide theoretical instruction in CAD/Revit/Word/Excel/PowerPoint software tools.
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Module Aim: |
The aims of this module are :
To integrate computer aided design (CAD) into Studio Projects.
To introduce students to BIM and computer aided design software, information and communication technologies in order to communicate effectively in a modern technical environment.
Create vertical and horizontal details using drafting views in Revit Architecture. |
Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
LO1 |
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN • Prepare good quality working drawings of domestic buildings in CAD.
• Create and modify geometry, layers, blocks, attributes, dimensions, draw accurately, layouts, print, and share drawings with others. |
LO2 |
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN • Import a coordinate list into Civil 3D and terrain a model, generating contours, levels, and sections. • Create good quality working drawings of a site plan and longitudinal section of a private site layout, using your domestic building. • Create, edit and print a wide variety of construction drawings generally following a set of architectural drawing conventions. |
LO3 |
BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING (BIM) Create vertical and horIzontal details fully annotated using drafting view in Revit Architecture. |
LO4 |
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY • To describe the main features of a computer system and the use of computer software as an architectural and communication tool. |
LO5 |
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY • To create, edit and print a variety of word processing, database and spreadsheet documents and to prepare PowerPoint slide presentations • To use web browsing effectively to extract relevant information. • Prepare good quality reports, letters and graphical presentations for various stages of architectural projects. |
Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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6675 |
TECH H1507 |
Information Technology & CAD |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. |
No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. |
No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content |
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN
• Organise the AutoCAD user interface
• Perform basic maintenance
• Use file management
• Input with the keyboard and mouse
• Input coordinate entries
• Create and edit drawings
• Use AutoCAD function keys
• Customise the right mouse button
• Insert dynamic inputs
• Use Layer tools
• Use AutoCAD hatch, text, dimensioning and annotation functions
• Use basic block, dynamic blocks and attributes.
• Control the use of layout and sheets
• Control the AutoCAD display and plotting environments
• Share data working with other applications Word and
Excel
• Extract a coordinate list from a survey. Import the coordinate list into Civil 3D, generate a model and export the information in AutoCAD maintaining a real- world scale.
• Scan an ordnance survey map and scale reference it to
real life size using the OS scale bar as reference.
• Produce good quality working drawings of residential projects fully annotated and dimensioned, using A4, A3, A2 and A1 sheet with multiple viewports.
• Create good quality working drawings of a site plan and longitudinal section of a residential project showing services, drainage, access, and landscaping fully annotated and dimensioned.
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BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING (BIM)
Create vertical and horIzontal details using drafting views fully annotated and dimensioned in Revit Architecture.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
MS Word 2013:
• The Word window: Basics
• Formatting Paragraphs and Working with Styles
• Report writing :Adding Bullets and Numbers, using References, Setting Page Layouts and Printing Documents
MS Excel 2013:
• Entering Text and Numbers
• Entering Excel Formulas and Formatting Data
• Creating Excel Functions, Filling Cells, and Printing
• Creating charts
MS PowerPoint 2013:
• The PowerPoint Window: Basics
• Creating PowerPoint Presentations: Create a Title Slide ,Create New Slides ,Make Changes to ,Apply a Theme ,Run PowerPoint Slide Show
• Animations, Transitions, Spell Check, Outline Tab, Slides Tabs, Sorter View, and Printing
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Project | 100.00% |
Project |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Project |
• Formative assessment given through one-to-one reviews/tutorials and group/class ‘crits’ & reviews
• Structured marking of projects as continuous assessment, involving allocation of marks for:
- Final drawings, details, specifications, schedules,
reports, presentations and posters 100% |
1,2,3,4,5 |
100.00 |
End-of-Semester |
No End of Module Formal Examination |
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Lecture |
30 Weeks per Stage |
4.00 |
Estimated Learner Hours |
30 Weeks per Stage |
6.00 |
Total Hours |
300.00 |
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