ARBE1103
10 units
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
- ARBE1103 - Semester 2, 2023 (All) (PDF, 121.2 KB)
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