Syllabus 2010/2011 ADP145

Syllabus academic year 2010/2011
(Created 2010-07-25.)

CAD FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN WORK

ADP145

Credits: 6. Grading scale: UG. Cycle: A (Second Cycle). Main field: Architecture. Language of instruction: The course will be given in English on demand. Optional for: A4. Course coordinator: Architect Olle Bergman, olle.bergman@caad.lth.se, Design Methodology. Recommended prerequisits: Architecture, Basic Courses A, B, C, D of the A-program or equivalent, basic knowledge in ADT. The course might be cancelled if the number of applicants is less than 20. The number of participants is limited to 25 Assessment: The course is based on lectures, exercises and private studies. The private studies concern investigation and exercises related to course literature. Home page: http://www.caad.lth.se.

Aim
The course intends to give increased skills in CAD and a deeper knowledge of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) for architectural design work. The students will also be given knowledge in the use of ICT in future practice, and its significance and possibilities in the design process.

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

The course gives the students knowledge and understanding about:

theories and methods for 2D-drawings and 3D-modelling,
theories and methods for rendering and visualizations,
information systems and information systematic in use for the building sector,
method for drawings and presentation,
techniques in use and expectations about ICT for the building sector,
the use of project servers and product models as communication skills in the building sector.

Skills and abilities
For a passing grade the student must

The course trains the students skills:

in the practice of market leading CAD software for the building market,
in design work with object oriented CAD techniques,
in rendering with material, colour and light and visualization with 3D models.

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

After attendance of the course the students should be able to:

understand and be related to different methods for modelling and technical solutions,
understand ICT as a tool for the complete building and management process.

Contents
The course includes lectures, seminars and exercises and will give knowledge in the use of CAD. The exercises will use software from Autodesk and SketchUp with applications in use for the Nordic market.

Literature
Course material as instructions and CAD manuals will be web based.
Autodesk Architecture 2009 Grundkurs och Avancerad, WITU
SketchUp Grund, WITU
Redovisning av byggprojekt, Bygghandlingar 90
The SketchUp Book 7, Bonnie Roskes