Design Communications (Digital)

Course aim

To develop students' digital-design communication skills and knowledge necessary to translate two-dimensional architectural drawings to computer-based digital design environments.

Course content

Students will develop their skills and knowledge in digital design, including an introduction to two-dimensional and three-dimensional computer-based environments; systems of geometric representation, methods of navigation, and working with scale in specified Computer Aided Design software. Students will also explore the application of different materials in specified software using perspective viewpoints, systems of ordering and referencing drawings to industry conventions, and introductory lighting and rendering techniques.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture (online)	1 hour x 12 weeks
Computer Practical	1.5 hours x 12 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, ONLINE
Lecture (online)	1 hour x 12 weeks
Computer Practical (online)	1.5 hours x 12 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Model, Presentation, Test/Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.