Module Details

Module Code: CRAF6008
Title: Building Modelling Technology
Long Title: Building Modelling Technology
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2015/16 ( September 2015 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2150 - Craft
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: Building Modelling Technology demonstrates the function and uses of modelling software in current building practice. The student will learn the skills necessary to draw joinery details as well as full developed items of furniture and domestic building constructions using BIM software..
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Outline of Building Information Modelling and its role in the construction industry.
LO2 Use AutoCAD to produce 2D drawings of joinery components.
LO3 Generate plans, elevations, side and sectional views of joinery pieces.
LO4 Produce detailed sections drawings, exploded views and Isometric representations and 3D rendered models of Joinery pieces and detailing using AutoCAD 3D.
LO5 Use AutoDesk Revit to reproduce typical domestic constructions including internal details.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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Indicative Content
Building Information Modeling
The size and scale of the construction industry, nationally and internationally and where BIM is employed within the industry. An overview of the software programmes used in BIM and how the four areas of BIM (MEP, Construction, Architecture, Structure) is influencing the design of buildings and components.
AutoCAD
File management and using AutoCAD to produce working drawings using commands and setting templates for drawing sheets.
Functional Drawing
Producing plans, elevations, end and sectional views of furniture to include leaders, annotations and explanatory notes.
Project Design Details
Using AutoCAD 3D to produce a complete set of drawings of a unit of joinery to include an exploded view of components.
Revit
Using Revit to recreate a domestic dwelling fully annotated and demonstrating a clear use of families, constraints, rendering of materials, various lighting options and walk through.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Write a report on the efficacy and extent of Building Information Modelling in the construction industry.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 2
Assessment Description
Re-produce 2D drawings of the various joints used in the construction of furniture.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
Design an original piece of contemporary furniture, produce a plan, elevation, end view or section as well as a rendered view of that piece of furniture.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 4,5
Assessment Description
Using an example of an actual domestic dwelling, recreate that example in AutoDesk Revit. The drawings should include schedules, ceiling plans, section views, interior and exterior views of the building presented at an appropriate scale on named sheets.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Portfolio preparation Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Computer Lab instruction Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Chuck Eastman... [et al.]. (2008), BIM handbook, Wiley, Hoboken, N.J., [ISBN: ISBN 978-0-470-18528-5].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Eric Wing. (2010), Autodesk Revit architecture 2011, Wiley Pub., Indianapolis, [ISBN: 978-0-470-61011-4].
  • Willem Kymmell. (2008), Building information modeling, McGraw-Hill, New York, [ISBN: 0-07-149453-7].
  • Randy Shih. (2014), AutoCAD 2015 Tutorial First Level - 2D Fundamentals, 1. 11, SDC Publications, p.432, [ISBN: 9781585038640].
  • Scott Onstott. (2014), AutoCAD 2015 and AutoCAD LT 2015 Essentials: Autodesk Official Press, 1. 18, John Wiley & Sons, p.416, [ISBN: 9781118871393].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_ECTWB_7 Bachelor of Science in Craft Technology (Wood) with Business 3 Mandatory