Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Duration
Contact Hours
Campus
Prerequisite
Corequisite
1 Semester
36 Hours per Semester
Prahran
Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points
A unit of study in the Bachelor of Design (Interior Design).
This unit aims to introduce students to local and national building codes and standards, and the skills and knowledge for simple documentation related to the construction of simple buildings. It will introduce various ways of designing and constructing doors, openings, windows, walls and stairs, and focus on the methods for researching materials, and documenting to Australian standards and codes. The unit also introduces students to sound, sound indices, heat gain and loss factors and the role of sketch drawing in the development of detail drawing. At the completion of this unit students should be able to: Demonstrate appropriate building methods for small-scale construction and detailing projects via drawings; Use appropriate documentation conventions; Resolve a design intention through detailing; Produce a set of domestic contract documents; Recognise and articulate the relationship between construction technology and design intention.
This unit will be primarily conducted through project-based studio learning with ongoing project development and assessment tasks. Lectures, tutorials and print-based materials will support set projects, and there is an emphasis on interactive, group-based discussion and project reviews.
Note: Percentage weightings are indicative. See Unit Briefs for full assessment details. Review 1 40% A series of small documentation exercises. Review 2 Full documentation project and portfolio 60%
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, HDINT121Interior Design Construction Technology 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.
The following topics may be considered / discussed: Primary construction methods; Fundamentals of load bearing construction (frames, columns, walls etc); Building terminologies, for design documentation; Sketch drawing to the development of detail drawing; Detailing of openings; Cladding and linings; Stairs; Research materials for documentation to Australian standards and codes for the construction of simple buildings; Design documentation to Australian codes and standards; Designing for sound, light, heat gain and loss. Throughout the unit, students may engage in: • Regular group pin ups; • Peer group reviews; • Investigation and documentation; • Model making, drawing, sketching; • In-class and independent project work; • Lecture-based tutorials. Preparation requirements A full reading of printed material and requisite set research must be made after each lecture as preparation for delivery of weekly set projects.
Throughout the unit, students may engage in: • Regular group pin ups; • Peer group reviews; • Investigation and documentation; • Model making, drawing, sketching; • In-class and independent project work; • Lecture-based tutorials. Preparation requirements A full reading of printed material and requisite set research must be made after each lecture as preparation for delivery of weekly set projects.
References can be found in the Brief for this Unit. These will be characterised as: • Listed Precedent Projects; • Online Resources; • Standard Terminology; • Technical Standards.
