Semester Syllabus 1st semester - VIA University College

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1 st semester syllabus – A2014Architectural Technology and Construction Management (ATCM)VIA University CollegeTo help develop an understanding of the difference between being a ‘pupil’ at school and beinga ‘student’ at profession bachelor degree level.To help students learn about the education and get an understanding of the work of a Bachelorof Architectural Technology and Construction Management.To help students learn basic sketching and drawing techniquesTo help students plan and write their Learning Portfolio.To help students to learn to use the college’s IT (Information Technology) network.Contents / activities:2 day ‘semester start’ - to help the students to get acquainted.A visit to a building exhibition - after which student groups prepare posters about various buildingcomponents and materials.Individual personal interviews within the first week to form the basis of your learning portfolioPossible activities that could be included:A visit to a building product manufacturerContact with more experienced students – interviews, mentoring etc.A visit to a building sitePresentation of a 1 st semester final project by 2 nd semester studentsPractical group workAim That you learn to develop and optimise effective team working. That you learn to understand and value the diversity in the class and develop an L2L community. That you understand and practice the concept “sharing knowledge” and be accountable foryour own learning and share responsibility for shared learning. That you learn about the important role facilitation/consultation meetings have in your education- how to prepare for them, learn from and document them.Contents - methods Introduction to team working theories and models within a PBL learning environment. Practical exercises and profiling tests for inclusion in your Portfolio. Cultural diversity in learning values and practice. Learning styles. Knowledge sharing – documented examples of student portfolios. Forming and profiling groups for Outline ProposalGroup syllabus exercise – ‘What we have to do in the 1 st semester?’ Groups read the 1st semester Syllabus, then analyse, discuss, and prepare a poster that illustrateswhat they have to do in the 1st semester. Each group then presents their poster to the class. Each student prepares 1 minute video presentation explaining their own understanding andexpectations in relation to 1 st semester.page 10 of 36
1 st semester syllabus – A2014Architectural Technology and Construction Management (ATCM)VIA University CollegePreparation for facilitator meetings / reflection / self-coachingPortfolio: Documentation of group/ team and individual learning profiles should be included in yourPortfolio and used in your facilitation meetings.‘My house at home’.Aims: This assignment is designed to: Help you gain deeper insights into the diversity within the class. Help you develop basic competencies in SketchUp and PowerPoint programs Help you develop your presentation skills.Contents / activitiesEach student prepares a plan and ’model’ – using SketchUp - of their house or flat.Each student makes a PowerPoint presentation of their plan, SketchUp model - includingany photographs of their family / house - for the rest of the class.Professional feedback from the teachers including comments on your presentation skills.Drawing techniquesAim: This assignment is designed to:Help you learn basic skills in using SketchUp as a professional 3D drawing programHelp you learn basic isometric drawing techniques so that you can make a quick pencilsketch to visualize various problems - possibly on the basis of a SketchUp model.Contents – activities:Basic rules for: Drawing formats, scaling, text and dimensions / measurements on drawings,title box, hatching and line sizes.Three-dimensional isometric and axonometric drawings.Working methods:Lectures and individual / group assignments.Duration - 1 weekpage 11 of 36
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