Module Details
| Module Code: |
ARCH6072 |
| Title: |
Architectural Graphics
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Long Title:
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Architectural Graphics
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 ) |
| Field of Study: |
5810 - Architecture & Urban Environment
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| Module Description: |
Architectural Graphics introduces virtual modeling of building using BIM software. It further develops the CAD practical skills and contextual knowledge required
in a professional Architectural Practice. The module develops the graphical
representation techniques used in architectural drawings using digital and traditional
hard-line, pen and freehand drawing, including, oral and written presentation skills.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Convey graphically, architectural conventions and representations in 2D & 3D using computer aided drawing software to
architectural practice standards. |
| LO2 |
Convey graphically, architectural conventions and representations through free hand sketching and
manual drafting to architectural practice standards. |
| LO3 |
Apply various forms of presentation skills visually, orally and written |
| LO4 |
Apply basic 2D CAD commands to generate a set of drawings that describe
technical design solutions for a building to professional practice standards. |
| LO5 |
Apply fundamental skills of Building Modelling software |
| LO6 |
Produce drawings using digital software |
| 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).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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| 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. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Graphics
Hand drawing & rendering skills. Exploration of graphic drawing through different mediums, 3D drawing, ink drawing, exploded axonometric drawings of structural elements, one point and two point perspectives, colour rendering, achieving elevation depth and shading, orthographic views of simple house to architectural practice standard.
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CAD
Intermediate understanding and application of the draw and modify commands for 2D computer drawing using
CAD software. Creation of a customised working interface & short cut commands. CAD commands, menus and palettes. Format, layers, blocks, hatch, properties, text & dimensioning, scaling objects, scaling using point and reference.
Editing – polyline, text for style, copy, fillet, extend trim, rotate, move mirror, offset. Zoom – window,
previous, extent, all pan. Hatching – patterns, scaling, angle, selecting from boundaries, or points. Dimensions – linear,
radius, angular, leader, setting up dimension styles. Layering & use of properties – Layer visability, Layer
States, Layer properties editing, deleting, renaming, selecting pen widths, templates, colours & linetypes. Model, layout tabs,
viewports – create, use layout settings and create and edit layout view ports. Export/importing – text,
images from other packages into CAD, exporting CAD to other window based packages. Plot
drawings – page setup plot configuration, black & white and colour printing, plot to printer, plot to file/pdf,
plot styles. Drawing utilities – purge, rename, creating and accessing attributes.
X-referencing – Model space layouts creating multiple viewports, inserting raster images.
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BIM Modelling
Working with the BIM Interface, Commands, and Terminology. Basic modelling commands. Creating levels and grids. Creating walls, floors and roofs. Hosting elements in walls. Editing boundaries.
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Communication and Presentation
Visual, written, drawn and oral presentation skills. Architectural appreciation, introduction to architectural
language, proportion, scale and design concepts, visual written and oral analysis.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| 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.
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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 |
| Tutorial |
Contact |
Studio based delivery of graphical representation |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Tutorial |
Contact |
2D CAD drawing |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Tutorial |
Contact |
Virtual modelling of a simple structure |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Completion of Lab and Studio Coursework |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
5.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Tutorial |
Contact |
Studio based delivery of graphical representation |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Tutorial |
Contact |
2D CAD drawing |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Tutorial |
Contact |
Virtual modelling of a simple structure |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Completion of Lab and Studio Coursework |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
5.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Francis D. K. Ching. (2015), Architectural Graphics, Sixth. Wiley, New Jersey, [ISBN: 111903566X].
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Fraser Reekie. (1995), Reekie's Architectural Drawing, Routledge, London and New York, [ISBN: 9780415502962].
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Francis D. K. Ching with Steven P. Juroszek. (2010), Design Drawing, John Wiley & Sons Inc, New Jersey, [ISBN: 9780470533697].
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Miriam Delaney & Anne Gorman. (2011), Studio Craft & Technique, UCD, [ISBN: 1905254547].
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Scott Onstott. (2017), AutoCAD 2018 and AutoCAD LT 2018 Essentials, Sybex, Indianapolis, Indiana, [ISBN: 9781119386780].
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Ryan Duell, Tobias Hathorn, Tessa Reist Hathorn. (2015), Autodesk Revit Architecture 2016 Essentials, Sybex, Indianapolis, Indiana, [ISBN: 9781119059882].
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Rosie Parnell and Rachel Sara with Charles Doidge and Mark Parsons. (2007), The Crit, Second. Routledge, London and New York, [ISBN: 9780750682251].
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Bill Fane. (2016), AutoCAD 2018 for Dummies, John Wiley & Sons Inc, New Jersey, [ISBN: 978119255796].
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Mo Zell. (2008), The Architectural Drawing Course, Thames & Hudson, London, [ISBN: 9780500287286].
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| This module does not have any other resources |
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