UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

ARC1001 Foundation studio 1

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

ARC1001 Foundation studio 1 is a level 1, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 10 units in all.

Credit points
12
Offered in 2021
Semester 1, Semester 2
Caulfield

This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before ARC1001

Corequisites

Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.

After ARC1001

2 units list ARC1001 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Overview

Foundation studio 1 introduces architectural design as a process of investigation, critical observation, and experiment. The unit focuses on design as a process engaged with the three-dimensional and material testing of ideas. Projects will be formulated to introduce issues such as scale in relation to the human body, site and environmental contexts, basic techniques of three-dimensional composition and the correct use of architectural drawing conventions.

Offerings in 2021

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus
Second semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Demonstrate a progression to a basic level of competence in architectural design;

  2. 2

    Have the ability to undertake basic analysis and respond appropriately to a straight-forward brief;

  3. 3

    Have developed a basic understanding of how observation, analysis, experiment and critique apply to the architectural design process;

  4. 4

    Have acquired a basic range of skills in verbal, graphic and 3-dimensional presentation;

  5. 5

    Have acquired a basic range of skills in 3-dimensional and material testing of ideas;

  6. 6

    Understand and be able to apply the rules of occupational health and safety appropriate to the unit of study.

Workload and teaching

  • Workshops24 hours
  • Studio activities72 hours

24 hours per week including 8 contact hours plus 16 hours of independent study.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Alex Brown
Chief Examiners
Dr Alex Brown

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ARC1001?

None, but you must take OHS1000 before or alongside it.

What can I take after ARC1001?

ARC1001 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including ARC1002 and ARC1102. Those lead on to 10 units in all.

When is ARC1001 offered?

In 2021, ARC1001 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.

More details

Credit points
12
Level
1
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational unit
Department of Architecture
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.250
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available