Interior Design Communication

Unit Code:HDINT112

Credit Points	Duration	Contact Hours	Campus	Prerequisite	Corequisite
12.5 Credit Points	1 Semester	36 Hours per Semester	Prahran

Credit Points

Duration

Contact Hours

Campus

Prerequisite

Corequisite

12.5 Credit Points

1 Semester

36 Hours per Semester

Prahran

Related Course/s:

A unit of study in the Bachelor of Design (Interior Design).

Aims & Objectives:

This unit aims to introduce students to visual communication through sketching, diagramming, digital and 3D drawing using visual precedents. The unit will focus on studio skills building within a series of small projects.

At the completion of this unit students should be able to:

Use design drawing techniques specific to Interior Design;
Consider and articulate experiential space as a constructed interior environment;
Visually convey space, planning and human environments using industry-relevant methods;
Produce orthographic and perspective drawings;
Apply drawing techniques to a formal presentation project;
Negotiate between 2D and 3D representation;
Explore and articulate the effect of light and materials through observation and photographic documentation.

Teaching Methods:

This unit will be primarily conducted through project-based studio learning with ongoing project development and assessment tasks. Lectures and tutorials will support project work and develop the themes of the unit.

Assessment:

Note: Percentage weightings are indicative. See Unit Briefs for full assessment details.

Review 1 40%
• Development of design drawing techniques specific to Interior Design

Review 2 60%
• Axonometric and grid perspective drawing using AutoCAD
• Integrating montage, AutoCAD and hand sketch drawing to communicate 3D space.
• Formatting for design

Generic Skills Outcomes:

Swinburne University works to produce higher education graduates who are capable in their chosen profession. Learners bring to Swinburne a diverse wealth of experiences and graduate with individual understandings, abilities and attitudes.

Within this context the unit aims to provide students with the following attributes:

Are adaptable and manage change;
Are capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas;
Are aware of local and international environment in which they will be contributing. .

Content:

The following topics will be considered / discussed throughout the unit:

Hand and digital drawing;
Orthographic planning and drawing;
Grid Perspective and Axonometric drawing;
Model-making – abstract, conceptual, spatial;
Handwriting and dimensions;
Spatial communication;
Rendering and Lighting;
Photography;
AutoCAD.

Throughout the unit, students will engage in:
• Group based pin up and discussion;
• Observation and ideation;
• Documenting the plan, the section, the elevation;
• Matrix planning and diagramming;
• 2D and 3D Auto Cad drawing.

Preparation requirements
This Unit will be supported by printed material and set precedents. Students will need to bring in materials for class as set by each of the 5 separate project briefs.

References:

Neufert, E 1988 Architects' Data, BSP Professional, Oxford. Specpac Edition, 19,2001
Standards Australia 1985 AS1100.301. Technical Drawing - Architectural Drawing, Standards Australia, Sydney.
Timber Promotions Council Timber Framing Manual, Timber Promotion Council, Carlton, Vic.
Tutt, P & Adler, D 1981 New Metric Handbook, Butterworth Architecture, Oxford/Sydney.
Ogg, A 1989 Architecture in Steel The Australian Context, RAIA Education, Aust.
Dunbar, D & Martin, E et al 1990 Measure for Measure: a practical guide for recording buildings & landscapes, RAIA, Canberra.
Schittich, C (ed.) 2005 Building Simply, Edition Detail / Birkhäuser, Basel / Boston / Berlin.
Schittich, C (ed.) 2005 Single Family Houses, Edition Detail / Birkhäuser, Basel / Boston / Berlin.