16104 Preparatory Studies

This is a University/Faculty orientation and overview of course requirements. It looks at assignment preparation and study methods; industry orientation and understanding of industry documentation; the development of professional communication skills; basic research methodologies, including library and study skills, information gathering, dissemination and analysis; basic computing skills; written communication skills incorporating technical and academic writing, formal correspondence, essay and report writing and English expression; verbal communication and client presentation skills; drafting and graphic skills, including lettering, plane and solid geometry and projections; use of drawing to solve detailing problems; selection of scales and mode of presentation to communicate; and use of drawings in the building process.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus