Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Unit

Synopsis

This unit deals with the practical aspects of making models in both studio and workshop, embracing workshop practices, various architectural modelling techniques and the safe use of selected manual/semi automated tools. Students undertake programmed exercises in modelmaking.

Objectives

On successful completion of this unit, students will:

1. have a knowledge of the range of modelling types and their applications;
2. to be able to make a variety of simple architectural models in the studio or workshop; 3.understand occupational health and safety policy requirements of the modelmaking workshop and studio environments and be able to demonstrate safe working practices on a selected range of equipment;
3. understand occupational health and safety policy requirements of the modelmaking workshop and studio environments and be able to demonstrate safe working practices on a selected range of equipment;
4. understand and be able to apply the rules of occupational health and safety appropriate to the unit of study.

Assessment

100%
Students must also pass a safety test

Contact hours

12 hours per week, including; 4 workshop hours and 8 independent study hours per week

Prerequisites

DGW1101 and IAR1401 and OHS1000

Prohibitions

IDE1502