ARCH604 – Virtual Design and Construction
Module code
ARCH604
Module title
Virtual Design and Construction
Prescription
To enable the student to develop introductory skills and knowledge of the principles of Building Information Modelling (BIM) to establish design solutions and produce construction documents.
Programmes
- EN1602
- EN7000
NZQA Level
Level 6
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding and apply the principles of building information modelling
Develop design solutions for a given project using BIM modelling tools
Produce construction documentation within a BIM environment - Content
- May include, but not limited to, an appropriate selection from the following topics:
Principles of building information modelling: overview of building information modelling - including compilation, maintenance and use of BIM data; risks/opportunities/constraints; design solutions; whole life and capital costs; value proposition; investment and return.
Development of design solutions: organisational and project applications - including stakeholder requirements, sustainable design solutions, historic and heritage assets, health and safety. Project design recommendations and agreement. Modelling.
Production of Construction documentation: Produce drawings, schedules from a model. Content -location, assembly, component, schedules, specifications. - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Learning activities for topics may typically include practical/workshop, case studies lectures, tutorials, field trips, group work, visiting specialists, computer simulations, web technologies, and self-directed learning.
- Basic of Assessment
- A portfolio is a compilation of evidence presented by the student in ways that demonstrate their acquired knowledge, competencies and capabilities. The contents of students' portfolios may typically include evidence of achievement from assignments, projects, tests, exams, formative assessments, and peer assessments, self and group assessments.
Portfolio of Evidence100 - Learning and Teaching Resource
- Selected BIM enabled CAD software
PC capable of running CAD software
Example BIM (Virtual Models)
Example construction documentation digital and/or hardcopy
