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 2023 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 8 units in all.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
This is the 2023 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.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Architectural Design (F2001) or the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Architectural Design (E3009).
To be eligible to enrol in the Semester 2 offering, you must have successfully completed ARC1301 Architecture communications 1. To request to be enrolled, you can use the Enrolment Amendment Form.
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 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Folio 140%
- Folio 260%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate a progression to a basic level of competence in architectural design;
- 2
Demonstrate the ability to undertake basic analysis and respond appropriately to a straight-forward brief;
- 3
Demonstrate a basic understanding of how observation, analysis, experiment and critique apply to the architectural design process;
- 4
Demonstrate a basic range of skills in verbal, graphic and 3-dimensional presentation;
- 5
Demonstrate a basic range of skills in 3-dimensional and material testing of ideas.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures9 hours
- Studio activities72 hours
- Studio activities69 hours
24.5 hours per week including 6.5 contact hours plus 18 hours of independent study.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Rachel Couper
- Tina Atic
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Rachel Couper
- Mr Tom Morgan
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 8 units in all.
When is ARC1001 offered?
In 2023, ARC1001 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
Does ARC1001 have an exam?
No. ARC1001 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.