F6003 Bachelor of Architectural Design and Master of Architecture

Double degree courses include the core features of the component degree courses.

Bachelor of Architectural Design

The course develops through theme studies in architectural design, architectural performance, history and theory, and communication. These will come together in the form of a graduand exhibition normally developed during the final studio unit in the third year of the course. 

Part A. Architecture design studios

Architecture design studio units bring together a range of complex issues inherent in the production of architecture: material, structure, program, site, history and representation. They focus on the architectural project as a process of investigation, critical observation and experimentation. Design studios foreground the development of architectural designs through material and three-dimensional testing of ideas. They combine various design, technical, conceptual, historical and professional issues into creative architectural outcomes across a range of scales and types of projects.

Part B. Architectural performance studies

Architectural performance studies units cover material, structural, construction and environmental conditions. Studies begin with the exploration of materials through physical models and drawings. They move on to the introduction of structural systems and then to environmental systems including human comfort and energy usage. Studies culminate with a comprehensive integration of building systems and the introduction of relevant professional practices. Across the units, issues are explored through design projects including the use of physical and digital models for performance analysis.

Part C. History and theory studies

History and theory units provide the skills to research and analyse architecture issues, and develop awareness and critical understanding of architectural and urban developments across local, national and international contexts. Through the prism of history, you will begin to situate the built environment in relation to broad social, cultural, environmental and theoretical developments. These units introduce the languages of architecture - formal, visual, written, and verbal - and enable you to become more articulate in all of these modes.

Part D. Communication studies

In communications units you will learn various representational techniques relevant to the technical, conceptual and intuitive practices of architectural design work. The investigations develop through a series of clearly defined exercises that build upon one another and increase in complexity and scale over time, from drawing to key software applications and design media necessary for professional practice. You will be introduced to tools, techniques and media for developing and expressing architectural ideas.

Part E. Occupational health and safety study

This will introduce you to occupational health, safety and environmental training particularly within the context of studying art, design and architecture.

Part F. Free elective study

Electives will enable you to further develop your knowledge of architectural design, or to select units from across the faculty or the University (in which you are eligible to enrol).

Master of Architecture

The course is structured in four parts: Part A. Architecture Foundations, Part B. Advanced architecture and design studios, Part C. Applied professional practices and Part D. Electives. In the double degree course you complete:

Part B. Advanced architecture and design studios

These studies will focus on core concepts and skills relevant to architecture design at a Master's level. Through project-based studio classes you will gain exposure to leading design practices. In conjunction with studios, you will select from a range of advanced architecture studies units, which are complementary depth units. These will introduce you to the methods and tactics of architectural design research and engage with the multidisciplinary socio-cultural, political, economic, historical, theoretical and technical dimensions relevant to architecture and urbanism. Studies culminate in the final year in a self-directed project.

Part C. Applied professional practices

These studies focus on the core business and regulatory aspects of practice as an architect within the context of multi-disciplinary collaborations and evolving construction methods and practices.

Part D. Electives

These studies provide complementary depth units and enable you to tailor your studies to individual interests. You may select units from either architecture-specific advanced architecture studies depth units or other units offered by the University.

Course progression map

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Stage 1: Bachelor of Architectural Design

This stage comprises 144 points, of which 132 points are focussed on the study of architecture and 12 points are free electives.

Elective units may be at any level, however no more than 10 units (60 points) are to be completed at level 1.

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Architecture design studios (72 points)

You must complete:

• ARC1001 Foundation studio 1 (12 points)
• ARC1002 Foundation studio 2 (12 points)
• ARC2001 Architecture design studio 3 (12 points)
• ARC2002 Architecture design studio 4 (12 points)
• ARC3001 Architecture design studio 5 (12 points)
• ARC3002 Architecture design studio 6 (12 points)

Part B. Architectural performance studies (24 points)

You must complete:

• ARC1102 Architectural performance 1
• ARC2101 Architectural performance 2
• ARC3101 Architectural performance 3
• ARC3102 Architectural performance 4: integrated design and professional studies

Part C. History and theory studies (24 points)

You must complete:

• AHT1101 Introduction to the history and theory of art, design and architecture
• ARC2401 Contemporary architecture
• ARC2402 19th and 20th century architecture
• ARC3401 Architecture and the city

Part D. Communication studies (12 points)

You must complete:

• ARC1301 Architecture communications 1
• ARC2301 Architecture communications 2

Part E. Occupational health and safety study (0 points)

You must complete:

• OHS1000 Introduction to art and design health and safety

Part F. Elective study (12 points)

Elective units may be chosen from the faculty or across the University as long as you have the prerequisites and there are no restrictions on admission to the units.

Free electives can be identified using the [[http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search][browse units]] tool and [[http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/][indexes of units]] in the current edition of the Handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; undergraduate units are those that commence with the numbers 1-3. You may need permission from the owning faculty to enrol in some units taught by other faculties.

If you are in a double degree course, these elective units are used in fulfilling requirements of the other course.

Stage 2: Master of Architecture

This stage comprises 96 credit points as specified in Part B, Part C and Part D, including a minimum of 48 credit points at level 5.

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.

Part B. Advanced architecture studies (72 points)

You must complete:

• ARC4001 Advanced architecture project 1 (12 points)
• ARC4501 Advanced architecture studies 1
• ARC4002 Advanced architecture project 2 (12 points)
• ARC4502 Advanced architecture studies 2
• ARC5001 Advanced architecture project 3 (12 points)
• ARC5501 Advanced architecture studies 3
• ARC5002 Final architecture project (12 points)
• ARC5401 Architecture research

Part C. Professional practices (6 points)

You must complete:

• ARC5201 Professional practices

Part D. Electives (18 points)

You must complete:

• ARC5502 Advanced architecture studies 4 or an open elective at level 5
• Any two units (12 points) from across the University in which they are eligible to enrol

Units can be identified using the [[http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search][browse units]] tool and [[http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/][indexes of units]] in the current edition of the Handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code. You may need permission from the owning faculty to enrol in some units.