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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Determine project requirements
   • Review and confirm project brief and its parameters
   • Identify drawing and documentation requirements based on examination of design concepts and proposed solutions
   • Confirm and check calculations and measurements for accuracy and cohesion
   • Select and prepare computing equipment and suitable software for use based on the project needs
   • Create customised template in accordance with individual workplace requirements
2. Produce 3D model and documentation
   • Design, create and apply layering strategy for project
   • Develop architectural library for relevant design components
   • Create custom designed library parts in accordance with operating system
   • Apply text, line, font and dimension styles
   • Use pan, zoom and orbit tools to navigate in the 2D and 3D windows within the model
   • Add text and notations to the drawing in accordance with drawing protocols
   • Add dimensions to the drawing in accordance with drawing protocols
   • Produce 3D detailed suite of rooms, complete with fenestration and doors on appropriate layers
   • Use advanced features of drawing tools to generate 3D form
3. Create 2D drawings and edit components
   • Create drawings from the model created
   • Use editing tools correctly to modify drawing elements and text
   • Modify, change or transfer object properties to a different layer
4. Render surfaces
   • Use CAD library to assign materials to surfaces and objects of the model
   • Explore and create new material surfaces that supplement library of materials
   • Edit texture, transparency, luminescence and patterns to achieve desired surface effects using shade settings
   • Include light fixtures in model and adjust parameters to achieve desired effects
5. Create and edit 3D views of the model
   • Create isometric, two and three point perspective views using a range of camera settings and rendering techniques
   • Reposition camera or target to provide alternate views using a variety of camera techniques
   • Create effect of natural and artificial lighting in 3D space to achieve photo realistic awareness of the 3D model and the effect of light on surfaces
   • Examine rendering time considerations to achieve specific output.
6. Plot and print for final presentations
   • Save perspective views and make appropriate for final media presentation
   • Save appropriate views to meet requirements of brief
   • Create page layout for plotting and printing
   • Prepare page layout using saved views and documentation
   • Plot 2D documentation with appropriate line weights
   • Prepare slide show presentation using saved views and documentation
7. Save and back up files
   • Create folders and files in logical structure to store drawing projects
   • Save and file drawings to allow easy access according to workplace documentation system
   • Identify and compare appropriate techniques for reducing file size
   • Back-up copies of files in accordance with organisation procedures