Measured Drawings & Digital Heritage (ABPL90020)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
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About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
| Availability(Quotas apply) | Semester 1 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This is a hands-on subject which introduces students to the process of documenting an historical building for the purpose of archive and publication.
Students will have opportunity to learn all the skills required to complete the subject, including measuring techniques, architectural drawing (hand drafting & CAD), architectural photography, and 3D digital scanning.
Students will work individually and collaboratively in small groups of three to measure, research, and document buildings and /or spaces.
In group work, students will receive individual marks based on their contributions.
Intended learning outcomes
- Acquire a solid understanding of the purpose and language of Architectural Drawings.
- Be introduced to a variety of manual and digital techniques and programs used for measuring and drawing
- Develop confidence in producing illustrated documents for publication.
Generic skills
On completion of the subject students should have developed the following skills and capabilities:
- Ability to accurately record existing conditions, including obtaining dimensions by indirect means.
- Ability to represent a structure in accordance with objective drawing conventions.
- Ability to produce a document based on primary research.
- Ability to graphically layout text, drawings, and photographs in a document ready for publishing.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into a course at the Melbourne School of Design.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Measuring, recording, drawing, & researching a small structure or space including fieldnotes , sketches and written report
| Week 4 | 20% |
Photogrammetry model of a small structure or space (small Small photogrammetry model and written report)
| Week 7 | 30% |
Collaborative production of digital measured drawings and documentation from a 3D point cloud of a heritage building, each student will have their own assigned task, and will be assessed individually
| During the examination period | 50% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Stuart King Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 3 hours per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 14 February 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Quota 40
Quota
Students will be selected into the subject as they self-enrol during the timely re-enrolment period. If the enrolment quota is exceeded, priority should be given to Master of Urban and Cultural Heritage (MC-UCH) students.
Any students enrolling after the quota has been reached will be withdrawn from the subject and advised of the alternative subjects available.
For detailed information on the quota subject application process and due dates, refer to the EDSC Quota Subjects webpage.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Architecture Course Master of Urban and Cultural Heritage Course Graduate Certificate in Urban and Cultural Heritage Course Master of Architecture - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022