Module Details
| Module Code: |
ARCH7030 |
| Title: |
SketchUp
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Long Title:
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SketchUp
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| NFQ Level: |
Intermediate |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2014/15 ( September 2014 ) |
| Field of Study: |
5810 - Architecture & Urban Environment
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| Module Description: |
This module covers the commands needed for 3D modelling and rendering of buildings and landscape elements. Using SketchUp as a design tool professional architectural visuals will be created using rendering and image editing techniques. Layout and presentation techniques will also be explored in order to create 3D visualisations for documents and portfolios.
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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 |
Apply the fundamentals of the 3D design process (modelling, rendering, resolution, creating & editing materials creating & managing styles, views and layout). |
| LO2 |
Create virtual models in a 3D environment. |
| LO3 |
Apply advanced 3D rendering techniques for buildings and site modelling. |
| LO4 |
Render still images for use in present boards, documents & portfolios. |
| 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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Commands
Exercises aimed at becoming proficient at 3D modelling and rendering. Setting preferences, building scenes, pushing and pulling faces into 3D, creating 3D text, measuring and labelling models, creating, editing, and adjusting materials, projecting maps onto curved objects modelling with floor plans, rendering a scene, geolocating models with Google Maps, modelling in Photo Match, hiding objects dynamically, creating solids, exporting objects for rendering.
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3D Software Programmes
Using SketchUp tools effectively and becoming confident at working in a 3d virtual environment. Understanding the process of exporting and importanting for different software packages.
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Visualisation Techniques
Rendering, image editing and layout techniques will be explored to create professional 3D visuals for portfolio and document presentations.
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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 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Software instruction |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Software application |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lab |
Contact |
Software instruction |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Software application |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Aidan Chopra. (2011), Google SketchUp 8 For Dummies, 1st. John Wiley & Sons, New Jersey, [ISBN: 978-0470916827].
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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Daniel Tal. (2009), Google SketchUp for Site Design, 1st. John Wiley & Sons, New Jersey, [ISBN: 978-0470345252].
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Robin de Jongh. (2010), SketchUp 7.1 for Architectural Visualization, 1st. Packt Publishing, Birmingham, Uk, [ISBN: 978-1847199461].
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