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Syllabus:

Tools and Communication in Architecture 1:2, 3 Credits

Swedish name: Arkitekturens verktyg och kommunikation 1:2

This syllabus is valid: 2026-01-19 and until further notice

Course code: 5AR030

Credit points: 3

Education level: First cycle

Main Field of Study and progress level: Architecture: First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements

Grading scale: Pass, Fail

Responsible department: Umeå School of Architecture

Established by: Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 2025-05-25

Contents

In the course the students are introduced to digital tools through basic computer-aided design software including vector-based programs, 3D modelling software and AI. Students train digital design development and communication through simple architectural designs. Students explore the relations between analogue and digital tools. 

Expected learning outcomes

For a passing grade, the student should be able to: 
 
Knowledge and understanding 

  • show basic knowledge of the use of digital tools in architectural design

Competence and skills 

  • use digital tools to produce architectural drawings such as site plans, floor plans, sections, elevations, dimensioning
  • explore form, space and scale through digital tools  
  • apply digital methods of representation to communicate spatial qualities and materiality

 

Required Knowledge

General entry requirements and Mathematics 3b or 3c or Mathematics C, Science Studies 2, Civics 1b or 1a1+1a2. Science Studies can be replaced by Chemistry 1 and Physics 1a or 1b1+1b2.

Form of instruction

The teaching consists of practical exercises, individual and group tutoring, lectures and seminars.

Examination modes

The entire course is graded according to the grading scale Pass (G) or Fail (U). The grade is a summative assessment of the results of the different parts of the examinations and is awarded after completion of the course.

The course will be examined through hand-in of practical assignments. 

Examiners may decide to deviate from the modes of assessment in the course syllabus. Individual adaption of modes of assessment must give due consideration to the student's needs. The adaption of modes of assessment must remain within the framework of the intended learning outcomes in the course syllabus. Students who require an adapted examination must submit a request to the department holding the course no later than 10 days before the examination. The examiner decides on the adaption of the examination, after which the student will be notified. 

The date of the retake must be notified no later than the date of the regular examination. The first retake will be offered no later than two months after the regular examination session, but no earlier than ten working days after students have been notified of the results of the regular examination. For regular examinations held in May or June, a first retake may be offered within three months of the regular examination session. In addition, at least one second retake (a catch-up) is offered within a year from the regular examination session. Students who have achieved a pass are not permitted to retake an examination. 

A student who has taken a regular examination and retake in a course or a part of a course without obtaining a pass grade is entitled to request the appointment of another examiner or marking teacher. Students should address any such request to the director of studies or equivalent.

Other regulations

In the event of a course syllabus being withdrawn or undergoing major changes, students are guaranteed at least three examination opportunities (including the regular examination session) in accordance with the previous course syllabus during a maximum of two years from the expiry of the course syllabus or the discontinuation of the course. 

Literature

The literature list is not available through the web. Please contact the faculty.