University of Technology Sydney

86044 Rhino 1

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UTS: Design, Architecture and Building: Architecture
Credit points: 6 cp

Subject level:

Undergraduate

Result type: Grade and marks

Requisite(s): 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10271 Bachelor of Design Interior Architecture OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10272 Bachelor of Design Interior Architecture Bachelor of International Studies OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10322 Bachelor of Design Interior Architecture Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10423 Bachelor of Design Interior Architecture Bachelor of Languages and Cultures

Recommended studies:

Basic Rhinoceros 3D knowledge is recommended

Description

This subject covers curve to NURBS-based modelling techniques using Rhinoceros 3D and is suitable for students with an entry level understanding of Rhino. The subject begins with a brief review of Rhinoceros essentials, establishing integral workflow fundamentals, before exploring more advanced 3D manipulation techniques. These skills are applied to the realm of interior architecture, where students become well-versed in working between highly articulated 3D models and their 2D representations.

Students then learn to pair Rhinoceros with other design packages like Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and VRAY to post-produce their work in a time-efficient manner. By the end of the subject, students are comfortable quickly and freely representing their design ideas in future academic and professional scenarios.

Subject learning objectives (SLOs)

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

1. Participate actively during lab sessions individually or in group work activities.
2. Utilise software tools in the development of accurate spatial representations.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in clear and industry related representational conventions.
4. Manage complex environments and multiple tools for the execution of highly sophisticated representation techniques.
5. Understand, manage and explore three dimensional forms of representation.

Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)

This subject also contributes to the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes:

  • Ability to take autonomous responsibility for actions and decisions (A.1)
  • Ability to communicate ideas effectively, including oral, written, visual, analogue and digital presentations (2D and 3D) (C.2)
  • Ability to apply experimentation in thinking and practice as a means toward developing an individual design approach (I.1)
  • Ability to initiate and execute meaningful self-directed iterative processes (I.3)
  • Ability to apply and utilise appropriate communication techniques, knowledge and understanding to enable practical applications in spatial design (P.1)
  • Ability to apply and deploy disciplinary learning, with a continuing commitment to professional development (P.3)
  • Ability to analyse, formulate and synthesise complex ideas, arguments and rationales and use initiative to explore alternatives (R.2)
  • Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of interior and spatial design precedent and to contextualise one's work within the extended discipline (R.3)
  • Ability to reflect on, challenge and interrogate theoretical speculation (R.4)

Teaching and learning strategies

This subject is structured around 6 x 6-hour sessions, including a gap day in between to allow students to consolidate their knowledge, complete homework and catch up before commencing a new topic. The sessions will take place in a computer lab space where students will be taught software tools that they will later utilise to produce specifically designed tasks. As the subject proceeds over a two-week schedule, students complete daily primary tasks to consolidate skills progressively, leading to activities and assessment tasks related to specific criteria. Lab sessions are directly in support of the development of specialist skills in 2D and 3D modelling and the communication between software and digital fabrication.

Feedback during lab tutorials provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate iterative understanding. It is the student’s responsibility to record and respond to feedback supplied by tutors and peers. Outside lab workshops, students are expected to extend their enquiries and understanding with independent development and annotation of work.

Digital fabrication activities provide students with opportunities aligned to industry practice, as well as understanding of relevant Work, Health and Safety regulations.

Documentation of student progress through daily activities culminates in a final assessment that aims to showcase formative acquisition of skills. The purpose of creating a comprehensive journal document is to consolidate progressive learning as well as sharing applications of learning with peers.

Grades, marks and feedback on submitted tasks is provided through ReView.

Content (topics)

  • Advanced 2D Drafting
  • Advanced 3D Modeling
  • Image-making Techniques
  • Graphic Post-Production Techniques

Assessment

Assessment task 1: Rhino model and research

Intent:

Assessment 1 will be the digital submission of a Rhino (.3dm) model and research outlined in the assessment brief.
Objective(s):

This task addresses the following subject learning objectives:

1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.):

A.1, C.2, I.3, P.1 and R.2

Type: Project
Groupwork: Group, individually assessed
Weight: 50%
Criteria linkages:
Criteria Weight (%) SLOs CILOs
Ability to actively participate in Lab sessions 5 1 A.1
Ability to accurately and rigorously produce a 3D model 25 2 C.2
Ability to apply and deploy learnt software tools to specific elements of a 3D model 25 5 I.3
Ability to represent and communicate intended design outcomes 25 4 P.1
Ability to diagnose and analyse interior architecture imagery 20 3 R.2
SLOs: subject learning objectives
CILOs: course intended learning outcomes

Assessment task 2: Post-production drawings and research

Intent:

Assessment 2 will be the digital submission of post-produced Rhino-based drawings and research outlined in the assessment brief.
Objective(s):

This task addresses the following subject learning objectives:

1, 2, 3 and 5

This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.):

I.1, P.3, R.3 and R.4

Type: Project
Groupwork: Individual
Weight: 50%
Criteria linkages:
Criteria Weight (%) SLOs CILOs
Ability to use design research to actively develop post-produced design drawings 10 1 R.3
Ability to apply and deploy the learnt software tools in specific spatial design drawings 30 2 P.3
Ability to accurately and rigorously produce 2D graphical representations from 3D models 30 3 I.1
Ability to reflect on, update and post-produce 3D models 30 5 R.4
SLOs: subject learning objectives
CILOs: course intended learning outcomes

Minimum requirements

The DAB attendance policy requires students to attend no less than 80% of formal teaching sessions (lectures and tutorials) for each class they are enrolled in to remain eligible for assessment.

Other resources

https://www.lynda.com/Rhino-training-tutorials/302-0.html