Available in 2024
Course code

ARBE1103

Units

10 units

Level

1000 level

Course handbook

Description

This course prepares the future generation of professionals in the built environment to respond to a range of existing and emerging digital technologies. The course content provides an overview of current information technologies and digitally mediated communication strategies within the building industry. By extending traditional methods of communication utilised within the built environment, the course aims to develop an understanding of digital media through the application of digital communication and documentation.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Online

  • Summer 2 - 2024

Callaghan

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Investigate the principles and application of digital communication technologies utilised within the built environment.

2. Produce basic digital models using descriptive and simulative CAD software.

3. Interpret digital documentation used within development approvals and building certification, tendering and construction.

4. Visually present representational outcomes as a cohesive set of documents.

5. Work coherently and collaboratively within a group setting.


Content

Teaching and learning within the course is concerned with the following key themes:

  • Introduction to information technology in the built environment.  This includes: Computer Aided Design (CAD), Building Information Modelling (BIM), Parametric Modelling, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Web Portals, Project Information Management Systems, Digital Fabrication, Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR);
  • Developing simple 3D modelling techniques;
  • Digital documentation techniques;
  • Digital communication techniques.

Requisite

This course is only available to students enrolled in one of the

Bachelor of Design (Architecture) [10028],

Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) (Honours) [12331],

Diploma of Built Environment [40320] or

Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) (Honours) [40374] programs.


Assessment items

Quiz: Online Quizzes

Project: BIM Project

Portfolio: Drawing Package and Journal


Contact hours

Summer 2 - 2024 - Online

Lecture-1
  • Online 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 4 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
  • Online 6 hour(s) per week(s) for 3 week(s) starting in week 1

Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 4 week(s) starting in week 7
Tutorial-2
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 4 week(s) starting in week 2

Course outline