ABB314 Integrated Architectural Communication
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| Unit code: | ABB314 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | (ABB106 or DYB113) and (ABB107 or DAB212 or UXB110) |
| Equivalent(s): | DAB303 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,192 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,704 |
| International unit fee | $5,436 |
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2026, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | ABB314 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | (ABB106 or DYB113) and (ABB107 or DAB212 or UXB110) |
| Equivalent: | DAB303 |
| Coordinator: | Kirsty Volz | kirsty.volz@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit develops visual communication skills previously acquired with emphasis on the ability to communicate technical intentions. Architects recognise that visualisation or communication of process, decisions and outcomes is crucial. To date, you know how to effectively communicate your architectural intentions using both analogue and digital means, skills primarily intended for the communication of design and technical aspects of buildings. However, the ability to communicate technical intentions is equally important. This unit integrates both these aspects through technical communication and documentation skills using Building Information Modelling (BIM).
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Technical digital skills to assist the development and communication of architectural design ideas.
- Establish skills to effectively communicate architectural ideas and designs using Building Information Modelling.
- Apply theoretical and technical skills and knowledge of architectural documentation.
Content
Topics covered in this unit include:
- application of technical and architectural specific techniques and conventions required of building construction drawings
- BIM skills to inform the process of technical communication through the development, undertaking and communication of a design
- technical documentation that enables the effective communication of ideas to a divergent audience.
Learning Approaches
The approaches in this unit will be through individual and team-based learning. Your learning in this unit will be fostered through formal lectures, group workshops, desk critiques of your work, research, and analysis. As part of real world learning and in line with the current practices of the architectural profession, collaborative learning in a group setting will be integral to the learning exercises. On occasion, you will be required to display your work for critiques in a group setting, giving you opportunity to explain your ideas and their implementation in your project work.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback in this unit is provided to you in the following ways:
- a range of formative exercises will be discussed in class
- comments on summative assessment work in addition to criteria sheets
- criteria sheet grading
- feedback from peers.
Assessment
Overview
This unit will contain two summative assessment items that will measure your ability to produce a BIM model and then extract technical documentation from it. Your teaching activities and online content will be the formative support for your successful completion of assessment items.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Integrated technology building design model
Skill development of the use of Building information Modelling (BIM) software to create a model that integrates technical information into building design.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Technical BIM documentation
Technical documentation for one detailed aspect of a building
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
There are no specific resource materials required for this unit.
Risk Assessment Statement
All commencing Faculty of Engineering students are required to complete the Mandatory Safety Induction
There are no extraordinary risks associated with the classroom/lecture activities in this unit.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.AB05 Bachelor of Architectural Design
- Apply theoretical, practical and cultural knowledge and skills in architecture.
Relates to: Integrated technology building design model, Technical BIM documentation - Communicate architectural knowledge, ideas and creative solutions in diverse modes, for a range of contexts and diverse audiences.
Relates to: Integrated technology building design model, Technical BIM documentation - Strategically collaborate with diverse stakeholders and communities, including First Nations peoples, as architectural thinkers.
Relates to: Integrated technology building design model, Technical BIM documentation