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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Built Environment Communication and Scholarship Skills | |||
| Reference | SU1003 | Version | 13 |
| Created | January 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
| Approved | July 2005 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | July 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with the ability to apply effective communication in a built environment context. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Develop the appropriate skills in the use of the latest software programs to promote understanding of drawing and communication skills in the construction industry using CAD. |
| 2 | Apply and integrate the developed communication skills in visualisation and associated tools to a professional standard. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Personal and interpersonal skills required in the built environment will be developed through the medium of a practical based investigation, analysis and modelling. This will require students to acquire, practice and apply communication skills. The students will be required to produce output in the form of graphical and written communication in drawings which will involve the use of information technology. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Delivery of this module is principally project based workshops founded upon the investigation, analysis and modelling of a built environment topic. Student workload and progression will be tutor managed through workshops supported by a small number of keynote lectures and directed personal study. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 64 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 86 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2 |
| Description: | This coursework normally consists of personal investigation and development of a presentation poster illustrating key built environment communication skills and consisting of producing orthographic drawing(s) using AutoCAD software program. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The overall module grade is based on 100% weighting of the Component (Coursework). An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. Non-submission will result in an NS grade. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to course entry requirements. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gyncild, B, 2012. Adobe Photoshop CS6 [electronic resource] : classroom in a book : Peachpit |
| 2 | Onstott, S. ,2011. Enhancing architectural drawings and models with Photoshop.[electronic resource]:Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley ; Chichester : John Wiley [distributor] |
| 3 | Wakita O.A.; Bakhoum N. R.; Linde R. M. 2011. The professional practice of architectural working drawings [electronic resource]. Hoboken : Wiley. |
| 4 | Cottrell, S. 2010 . Skills for success : the personal development planning handbook. Palgrave Macmillan |