-SQA-SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY HIGHER NATIONAL UNIT SPECIFICATION GENERAL INFORMATION -Unit number- 4670968 -Unit title- -Superclass category- -Date of publication- (month and year) -Originating centre for unit- DRAWING AND DESIGN TD AUGUST 1998 SQA ----------------------------------------- -DESCRIPTION- GENERAL COMPETENCE FOR UNIT: Applying graphical techniques and selected architectural data to building design. OUTCOMES: 1. illustrate basic architectural concepts and elements; 2. explain and illustrate the relationship of architectural form, function and mass; 3. apply basic ergonomic and anthropometric data; 4. generate scale drawings. CREDIT VALUE: 1.5 HN Credits. ACCESS STATEMENT: Access to this unit is at the discretion of the centre. No previous experience of building design is required. ----------------------------------------- Additional copies of this unit can be obtained from: The Committee and Administration Unit, SQA, Hanover House, 24 Douglas Street, Glasgow G2 7NQ, (Tel: 0141-242 2168). At the time of publication the cost is 1.50 per unit (minimum order 5.00).
HIGHER NATIONAL UNIT SPECIFICATION STATEMENT OF STANDARDS Unit number: 4670968 Unit title: DRAWING AND DESIGN Acceptable performance in this Unit will be the satisfactory achievement of the standards set out in this part of the specification. All sections of the statement of standards are mandatory and cannot be altered without reference to SQA. OUTCOME 1. ILLUSTRATE BASIC ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTS AND ELEMENTS PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Illustration of a basic architectural design concept to meet specified objectives is communicated clearly in an appropriate format. Illustration of the elements scale, proportion, symmetry, balance and rhythm is communicated clearly in an appropriate format. RANGE STATEMENT Appropriate format: freehand line drawing; instrument-aided sketches. EVIDENCE REQUIREMENTS Graphical evidence that the candidate understands architectural concepts and elements. A minimum of four A4 size sketches should be produced. OUTCOME 2. EXPLAIN AND ILLUSTRATE THE RELATIONSHIP OF ARCHITECTURAL FORM, FUNCTION AND MASS PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Explanation of the terms form, function and mass and their interrelationship with reference to architecture is correct. Illustration of the terms form, function and mass as applied to specific buildings is communicated clearly in an appropriate format. 2
RANGE STATEMENT The range is fully covered in the performance criteria. EVIDENCE REQUIREMENTS Written or oral and graphical evidence that the candidate understands the terms of form, function and mass and their inter-relationship with reference to architecture. Graphical evidence should be freehand and instrument aided sketches of three buildings in a medium selected by the candidate. OUTCOME 3. APPLY BASIC ERGONOMIC AND ANTHROPOMETRIC DATA PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Application of basic ergonomic and anthropometric design data to a given architectural task is correct. Explanation of the basic ergonomic principles and their application to a given architectural task is correct. RANGE STATEMENT The range for this outcome is fully specified within the performance criteria. EVIDENCE REQUIREMENTS Written or oral and graphical evidence that the candidate can interpret and apply ergonomic and anthropometric data to architectural tasks. OUTCOME 4. GENERATE SCALE DRAWINGS PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (c) Explanation of drawings as a communication media is correct. Scale drawings produced for a specified architectural project are accurate and clearly presented in an appropriate format. Drawing conventions used in the scale drawings for the specified architectural project comply with current standards. 3
RANGE STATEMENT Scale drawings: plans; elevations; section; perspective. EVIDENCE REQUIREMENTS Graphical evidence that the candidate can generate sketches and drawings that are accurate and clearly presented in an appropriate format. MERIT STATEMENT: To gain a pass in this unit, a candidate must meet the standards set out in the outcomes, performance criteria, range statements and evidence requirements. To achieve a merit in this unit, a candidate must demonstrate a superior or more sophisticated level of performance. In this unit this might be shown in the following ways: a high quality of graphical presentation a high level of technical accuracy. ASSESSMENT In order to achieve this unit, candidates are required to present sufficient evidence that they have met all the performance criteria for each outcome within the range specified. Details of these requirements are given for each outcome. The assessment instruments used should follow the general guidance offered by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) assessment model and an integrative approach to assessment is encouraged. (See references at the end of support notes). Accurate records should be made of the assessment instruments used showing how evidence is generated for each outcome and giving marking schemes and/or checklists, etc. Records of candidates achievements should be kept. These records will be available for external verification. SPECIAL NEEDS Proposals to modify outcomes, range statements or agreed assessment arrangements should be discussed in the first place with the external verifier. Copyright SQA 1998 Please note that this publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for educational purposes provided that: no profit is derived from the reproduction; if reproduced in part, the source is acknowledged. 4
HIGHER NATIONAL UNIT SPECIFICATION SUPPORT NOTES Unit number: 4670968 Unit title: DRAWING AND DESIGN SUPPORT NOTES: This part of the unit specification is offered as guidance. None of the sections of the support notes is mandatory. NOTIONAL DESIGN LENGTH: SQA allocates a notional design length to a unit on the basis of time estimated for achievement of the stated standards by a candidate whose starting point is as described in the access statement. The notional design length for this unit is 60 hours. The use of notional design length for programme design and timetabling is advisory only. PURPOSE This unit is designed to enable the candidate to develop competence in graphical communication techniques, especially in the field of architectural drawing and sketching. In addition, the candidate will gain a knowledge of basic architectural design concepts and elements along with an understanding of the application of ergonomic and anthropometric data to design. CONTENT/CONTEXT The following gives further clarification regarding both the content and context in which the outcomes and the performance criteria are to be achieved. Candidates should attain a basic level of competence in freehand sketching and scale drawing of architectural subjects. Candidates should also develop knowledge and understanding of the ways in which basic design concepts and elements can be used to meet specified objectives by which anthropometric and ergonomic data is applied to design solutions. Corresponding to outcomes 1-4: 1. In this outcome the candidate will develop basic skills in freehand drawing and sketching. This will be balanced with the knowledge and understanding of the basic process of architectural design, for example, the problem-solving cycle of analysis, synthesis, appraisal and decision. The candidate should explore design concepts to meet specified objectives along with the expression of elements of unity such as: colour, texture, tone, proportion, scale, form or shape, solid and void, symmetry, balance and rhythm. The candidate should also experiment with different freehand techniques of graphical presentation appropriate to the subject area and level. It should be viewed as the introduction to both architectural design and graphical communication within the architectural environment. 5
2. In this outcome the candidate will develop knowledge and understanding of the terms form, function and mass as they are applied to architecture. The candidate will be required to explain the terms and their interrelationship and illustrate the explanation with appropriate sketches or drawings in a suitable medium. 3. In this outcome the candidate will produce drawings and sketches which fully illustrate the application of basic anthropometric and ergonomic design data to a given architectural design project. 4. In this outcome the candidate will produce scale drawings for a specified architectural project. The portfolio of drawings should include the following: all floor plans, section, two elevations plus a one-point, interior perspective of a room or space. Appropriate drawing scales should be selected and it is recommended that two different scales are demonstrated. All scale drawings should be prepared with due reference to the current drawing standards and conventions. All sketches and drawings must be prepared manually. APPROACHES TO GENERATING EVIDENCE It is recommended that the outcomes be completed in the sequence presented. This does not preclude some integration of the outcomes during teaching, tutorial work and assessment. The unit should be presented in an architectural design context. Videos, slides, photographs, etc can be used to illustrate the architectural content of the unit. Site visits to buildings of architectural interest will also contribute to the learning process. Sketching exercises may take place both in class and in the field using different techniques and media. The project specified as the subject for generating evidence in outcome 4 should be selected by the tutor or, if appropriate agreed between tutor and candidate prior to assessment. The use of texts and manuals on architecture and related subjects available from the RIAS, RIBA and RICS and other technical sources will provide the basis of information required to fulfill the evidence requirements of this unit. The publications: New Metric Handbook and Neufert s Architectural Data are highly recommended. ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES Centres may use the Instruments of Assessment which are considered by the tutors to be most appropriate. Evidence for all criteria could be generated by a series of projects, each related to the various stages and elements of the design process as specified by the performance criteria. Integration of some aspects of the assessment requirements is possible and may be co-ordinated with delivery of other units in the programme. Suggestions for suitable instruments of assessment for each outcome are shown below, along with suggestions for integration of some aspects of the assessment schedule. Where appropriate, the assessments could be based on a live local project or on a hypothetical one selected each year. 6
Outcome 1 The candidate could be set an assignment requiring him or her to: (iii) illustrate by means of a sketch, a basic architectural design concept which meets certain objectives specified by the tutor; select a suitable building (or buildings) and illustrate by means of sketches, the elements of scale, proportion, symmetry, balance and rhythm as related to architectural design; generate a minimum of four A4 sketches (minimum size) using freehand and instrument-aided techniques. Outcome 2 The candidate could be set an assignment requiring him or her to: (iii) explain the terms form, function and mass and their inter-relationship as they are applied to architecture; illustrate by means of sketches, the terms form, function and mass as they are applied to architecture; generate a minimum of three A4 sketches (minimum size) illustrating three buildings in an appropriate format. Outcome 3 The candidate could be set an assignment requiring him or her to: (iii) apply basic anthropometric and ergonomic data to a given architectural task. For example, the candidate could be asked to research the principles of kitchen design and illustrate the findings by the production of drawings showing an example of a well-designed kitchen. Alternatively, the candidate could be asked to produce furniture layouts for a domestic house; explain basic ergonomic principles and their application to the given architectural task; generate a minimum of four A4 or one A2 drawings (minimum sizes) to appropriate scales. For the exemplars quoted, the evidence produced would include: plans and elevations of a complete kitchen design showing the arrangement of kitchen base units, wall units and common appliances. Power outlets, lighting and switches should also be shown. The ergonomic requirements for the design should be fully illustrated on the drawings; floor plans of a domestic house showing furniture arrangements for each room. The ergonomic requirements of the furniture layouts should be fully illustrated on the drawings. Outcome 4 The candidate could be set an assignment requiring him or her to: explain the significance of drawings as a communication media; 7
(iii) (iv) produce scale drawings for an architectural project specified or agreed with the tutor; use current standards and drawing conventions in the production of the required drawings; generate two A2 or four A3 drawings (minimum sizes) to appropriate scales as required by the given project. Evidence must be produced by conventional hand draughting. Integration of some of the aspects of outcomes 1 and 2 is possible providing suitable buildings are conveniently located. Elements of outcomes 3 and 4 can be integrated if an appropriate project is selected for outcome 4. PROGRESSION This unit forms part of the framework for the HNC and HND Build Environment programme. Although this unit could be delivered in isolation, it is recommended that it forms part of a wider range of study. REFERENCES 1. Guide to unit writing, SQA, 1993 (Code: A018). 2. Guide to assessment, SQA, 1993 (Code: B005). 3. Guide to certification, SQA, 1996 (Code: F025). 4. Notes for unit writers, SQA, 1995 (Code: A041). For details of other SQA publications, please contact staff in the Sales and Despatch section (Tel: 0141-242 2168) who can supply you with a copy of the publication list (Code: X037). Copyright SQA 1998 Please note that this publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for educational purposes provided that: no profit is derived from the reproduction; if reproduced in part, the source is acknowledged. 8