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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Communication and Digitisation in the Profession
Reference	SU1501	Version	1
Created	August 2023	SCQF Level	SCQF 7
Approved	January 2024	SCQF Points	30
Amended		ECTS Points	15

Aims of Module
To provide the student with the ability to apply effective communication in a built environment context. The student will understand the survey requirements of land and building survey. The student is to acquire the necessary knowledge around the industry standard drawing tools and how to apply them in a professional manner.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1	Carry out the work flow in the built environment from surveying to digital communication
2	Exercise the skills to perform a small linear survey, including contour determination as well as to record building survey data and a scaled drawing to industry standards.
3	Present their work using the latest software programs to promote understanding of drawing and communication skills in the construction industry using CAD and other ICT software where applicable
4	Integrate the developed communication skills in visualisation and associated tools to a professional standard.

Indicative Module Content
The module will introduce the student to the current industry standard tools used in the communication in the profession. This module 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. The module will develop awareness of and understanding in the digital application of the current and future use of various technologies to communicate. The module introduces students to the principles and practice of land surveying and measured building surveys. It includes basic mathematical skills of geometry and trigonometry taught in the context of area and volume calculations. The module will develop knowledge around the various ways the industry will measure, survey, develop drawings and communicate through drawings both currently and in the future.

Indicative Module Content

The module will introduce the student to the current industry standard tools used in the communication in the profession. This module 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. The module will develop awareness of and understanding in the digital application of the current and future use of various technologies to communicate. The module introduces students to the principles and practice of land surveying and measured building surveys. It includes basic mathematical skills of geometry and trigonometry taught in the context of area and volume calculations. The module will develop knowledge around the various ways the industry will measure, survey, develop drawings and communicate through drawings both currently and in the future.

Module Delivery
This is a module predominantly involving practical work in relation to a project supported by lectures, practical workshops, directed student research and online activities, and where appropriate site visits. Directed study to core texts and resource material will be encouraged. Presentations will be used to discuss work completed to staff typically in a Poster format or digitally.

Indicative Student Workload	Full Time	Part Time
Contact Hours	110	N/A
Non-Contact Hours	190	N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours	N/A	N/A
TOTAL	300	N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body

ASSESSMENT PLAN
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, 3, 4
Description:	Ongoing project based work throughout the module will feed into the coursework that is submitted as a portfolio comprising graphic content, virtual models and/or physical models.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
The overall module grade is based on 100% weighting (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	Ching, F (2015) Architectural Graphics. Hoboken : John Wiley & Sons
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	Hetreed, etal (2017) Architects Pocket Handbook (Routledge)

Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen

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