ARC1002 Architecture foundation studio 2
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
ARC1002 Architecture foundation studio 2 is a level 1, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2025 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs ARC1001 and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 7 units in all.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ARC1002
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After ARC1002
2 units list ARC1002 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).
For enrolment in Semester 1, you must request approval from the Chief Examiner.
Overview
This unit builds on the basic architectural knowledge and skills attained in Architecture foundation studio 1, and introduces you to a further level of complexity in the processes of investigation, critical observation, and experiment. The synthesis of a range of complex issues inherent in the production of architecture - material, structure, program, site, history and representation - is further investigated in relationship to the production of architectural form.
It further emphasises the development of architectural designs through the three-dimensional and material testing of ideas. You will continue the development of two and three-dimensional modes of representation. Studies will focus on developing a more nuanced understanding of design as a visual language and process of cultural production with a focus on social and environmental sustainability.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | Flexible |
| Second semester | Caulfield | Flexible |
Assessment
- Single project / folioProject100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Develop a basic understanding of the conventions of architectural tools, methods, and ways of working;
- 2
Apply architectural tools and architectural making to a medium-scale architectural project;
- 3
Integrate and relate architectural tools to iteratively develop an architectural project across multiple sites;
- 4
Identify and acknowledge architecture's connection to social, political, environmental, and economic issues, as well as a broader decolonising project;
- 5
Identify and explore the architect's responsibility in relation to social, political, environmental, and economic issues;
- 6
Develop abilities to evaluate and reflect on design iterations and the potentials of different architectural tools.
Workload and teaching
- Studio activities63 hours
- Seminars4 hours
- Teaching approachWork-integrated learning
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachField trips
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
- Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
Semester 1: 24 hours per week including 6.5 contact hours plus 17.5 hours of independent study.
Semester 2: 24 hours per week including 6 contact hours plus 18 hours of independent study.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- James Fletcher
- Mr Tom Morgan
- Ms Jhana Pfeiffer-Hunt
- Chief Examiners
- James Fletcher
- Mr Tom Morgan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ARC1002?
You need ARC1001 before you enrol; and OHS1000 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after ARC1002?
ARC1002 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including ARC2001 and SDN2508. Those lead on to 7 units in all.
When is ARC1002 offered?
In 2025, ARC1002 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
Does ARC1002 have an exam?
No. ARC1002 has 1 assessment task and no exam.