ARC1102 Technologies and environments 1
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
ARC1102 Technologies and environments 1 is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs ARC1001 and OHS1000 and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 10 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ARC1102
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After ARC1102
2 units list ARC1102 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
Delivered in conjunction with ARC1002. You will explore materials, component systems, products and fabrication systems as they apply to building construction. This includes the study of materials in terms of their physical and chemical properties, environmental sustainability and impact, and involves physical testing and assessment of materials and their application in architecture.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- 100% in-semester assessment100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Understand the basic use and properties of materials and fabrication techniques as they apply to architectural design;
- 2
Demonstrate familiarity with historic and contemporary development of construction materials, component systems and fabrication techniques;
- 3
Understand basic physical and structural principles as they pertain to different materials;
- 4
Understand issues of environmental sustainability in relation to materials selection and design;
- 5
Understand and be able to apply the rules of occupational health and safety appropriate to the unit of study.
Workload and teaching
- Studio activities48 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
- Teaching approachOnline learning
12 hours per week including 4 contact hours plus 8 hours of independent study.
Learning resources
Required resources
Rhinocerous
Adobe Creative suite
Model-making materials and sundries.
Protective clothing for any excursions.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Maryam Gusheh
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Maryam Gusheh
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ARC1102?
You need ARC1001 and OHS1000 before you enrol; and ARC1002 before or alongside it.
What can I take after ARC1102?
ARC1102 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including ARC1002 and ARC2101. Those lead on to 10 units in all.
When is ARC1102 offered?
In 2020, ARC1102 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.
Does ARC1102 have an exam?
No. ARC1102 has 1 assessment task and no exam.