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Core Module Information
Module title: Building Modelling 1
SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: BSV07114
Module leader: Inji Kenawy
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Built Environment
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module introduces 2D AND 3D representation of objects and spaces at different scales using a range of tools.The module employs a mix of published text and practical activities involving free hand sketching, hand drafting as well as computer-based software to model, communicate and solve design problems in a variety of contexts including:• Introducing the concept of Building Information Modelling (BIM);• drawings 2D representations such as plans, site plans, sections and elevations of buildings; • drawing and modelling 3D representations of objects and spaces;• producing technical drawings of buildings;• project presentation.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Understand the basic elements of Building Information Modelling (BIM).

LO2: Understand and produce various 2D drawings (e.g. plans, sections, elevations and construction details) at different scales.

LO3: Understand and produce various 3D drawings (e.g. axonometric and perspective).

LO4: Complete and present a residential project using an industry standard software application.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Inji Kenawy
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 20 Practical classes and workshops for students to develop and work on their weekly exercises to be added to their final portfolio.
Online GROUPIND_STUDY 20 Groupwork (Independent Study) - Students working on their groupwork submission.
Online Guided independent study 150 Guided independent study - A learning approach where students take responsibility for their own learning process, with support and direction from academics through practicals and groupwork. This method combines the independence of self-directed study with the guidance of a structured framework provided by academic staff.
Face To Face Lecture 10 Weekly 1 hr lecture covering the fundamental basics of Building modelling and Architectural Drawings.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Practical 50 1~2~3~4 Week 9 HOURS= A3 - A2 Groupwork Model: A group of student are expected to work together on a 3D model, produce Architectural Drawings (individual contribution) and present their work to the rest of the class (assessed individually).
Portfolio 50 1~2~3~4 Week 12 , WORDS= A3 The students are to submit a portfolio individually (for each submission) as a combined single PDF portfolio (in addition to the required AutoCAD file).
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
BSV07114 / BSV07406 Building Modelling 1
 

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