Program Overview
This Revit Architecture program equips students with practical skills to model building designs in 2D and 3D. Through hands-on exercises and industry-expert instruction, students develop proficiency in model setup, building tools, navigation, and document management. Upon completion, graduates possess the skills to design and model buildings, opening doors to careers in architecture, engineering, and construction.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
- Gain practical skills in using Revit Architecture for modeling internal and external building designs in 2D and 3D.
- Develop knowledge and skills in model set-up, levels and grids, building and editing tools, navigation tools, creation of views, sections and elevations, and setting up and managing document information.
- Upon completion, students will have a solid understanding of the Revit software package and the skills to develop a complete building design with external and internal 3D images.
Objectives:
- To provide students with the practical skills to use Revit Architecture for modeling internal and external building designs in 2D and 3D.
- To develop students' knowledge and skills in model set-up, levels and grids, building and editing tools, navigation tools, creation of views, sections and elevations, and setting up and managing document information.
- To enable students to develop a complete building design with external and internal 3D images using Revit Architecture.
Outline:
Course Content:
- Model set-up
- Levels and grids
- Building and editing tools
- Navigation tools
- Creation of views, sections, and elevations
- Setting up and managing document information
Course Structure:
- The course is delivered in a face-to-face format over 36 hours.
- Students must attend the course and complete all assignments to receive a Certificate of Participation.
Assessment:
Assessment Methods:
- Course attendance
- Completion of assignments
Assessment Criteria:
- Students will be assessed on their ability to:
- Use Revit Architecture to model internal and external building designs in 2D and 3D.
- Apply knowledge and skills in model set-up, levels and grids, building and editing tools, navigation tools, creation of views, sections and elevations, and setting up and managing document information.
- Develop a complete building design with external and internal 3D images using Revit Architecture.
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
- Hands-on practical exercises
- Demonstrations
- Lectures
Faculty:
- Experienced industry professionals with expertise in Revit Architecture
Unique Approaches:
- The course is designed to provide students with a practical understanding of Revit Architecture through hands-on experience.
- Students will work on real-world projects to develop their skills in using Revit Architecture.
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
- Architectural designer
- Building designer
- CAD technician
- Drafter
Opportunities:
- The course can lead to employment opportunities in the architecture, engineering, and construction industries.
Outcomes:
- Graduates will have the skills and knowledge to use Revit Architecture to design and model buildings.
- Graduates will be able to work on a variety of projects, from small residential homes to large commercial buildings.
For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne’s west and beyond. Victoria University aims to continue creating positive outcomes for education, industry and our community into the future.
Services
Housing services
Victoria University is pleased to offer guaranteed accommodation to new and continuing full-time domestic and international students. This offer is in partnership with UniLodge, our accommodation provider.
UniLodge Victoria University offers modern purpose-built student accommodation apartments in Footscray with excellent facilities and a community environment – all within a short walking distance to classes!
Library services
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Student Life
Campus life
Victoria University has campuses across Melbourne's CBD and western suburbs. International students can also choose to study at VU Sydney, VU India or partner institutions overseas.
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- City Queen
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- Footscray Park
- St Albans
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Sports facilities
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Student clubs
VU organises a range of activities on- and off-campus, including:
- Orientation Parties
- Annual Ball
- Mental Health training (subsidised)
- Be a Better Human Festival
- De-stress Festival
- Queernival