Objectives- The need for specialist IT skills within the construction team has long been recognised, and CAD designers play a leading role in the overall process of building design, focusing on those areas where their creative, technical and managerial abilities can be utilised - We pride ourselves on a very high employability rate for our postgraduate students - potential employment opportunities for graduates include: architectural and interior design practices; civil engineering practices; local authorities; environmental management agencies; space-planning and office furniture companies; and design consultancies
Entry requirements- Normally, you should have a good Honours degree or equivalent – substantial professional experience can substitute for graduate status - We look for graduates with an appropriate Honours degree in construction or IT/design subjects, although graduates from other disciplines may still be eligible for entry
Academic titleMSc Computer Aided Design and Construction
Course descriptionSummary
- The application of advanced computer aided design and ICT in the construction industry is continually expanding, and high-calibre graduates with knowledge of emerging new technologies and applications are particularly sought after
- You will explore strategic management of CAD systems, as well as 3D parametric object-modelling using CAD tools
- You examine the application of photo-realistic architectural representations, and investigate virtual reality applications for architecture and construction
- The course also covers computer programming for customising existing tools and the impact of Geographical Information Systems (GIS), as well as looking at the application of ICT and CAD to project management
- The School of Engineering and the Built Environment is equipped with state-of-the-art computer facilities including The Virtual Design Enterprise Centre (ViDEC), which is used for architecture and construction applications. This unique facility allows walk-through simulations to be projected on a 7m curved screen
- You will have access to the highly-advanced learning environment of the new Technology Centre on City Campus
Typical modules may include
- Computer Aided Architectural Visualisation
- Computerised Surveying and Digital Terrain Modelling
- Computer Programming for Integrated Construction Systems
- Spatial Information Systems
- Virtual Reality in Design and Construction