UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

ARC1301 Architecture communications 1

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

ARC1301 Architecture communications 1 is a level 1, 6-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 1 unit, leading on to 4 units in all.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2023
Semester 1, Semester 2
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
4 tasks

This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before ARC1301

Corequisites

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

After ARC1301

1 unit list ARC1301 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).

Overview

This unit explores the principles, history and methods of perspective and orthographic projection, and engages in the practice of descriptive geometry through the use of contemporary computer technology and computer aided drafting (CAD). Basic techniques of visualisation and the translation of traditional analogue modes of representation into the digital will be introduced, along with technical CAD modelling and drawing skills in both two and three-dimensions.

Offerings in 2023

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus
Second semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • Drawing A - project
    10%
  • Drawing B - project
    25%
  • Drawing C - project
    25%
  • Drawing D - project
    40%

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    Demonstrate awareness of the function of computer aided drafting (CAD) as a fundamental tool of two and three-dimensional design;

  2. 2

    Understand the transition between two-dimensional and three-dimensional systems of representation and their associated drawing conventions;

  3. 3

    Demonstrate that you have developed basic skills in computer aided drawing in two and three dimensions using industry standard hardware / software;

  4. 4

    Understand the principles of descriptive geometry, its methods of representation and protocols of orthographic and axonometric projection;

  5. 5

    Demonstrate basic knowledge of the theoretical and historical origins of perspective and orthographic projection as an analogue form of practice and representation.

Workload and teaching

  • Lectures12 hours
  • Tutorials36 hours

12 hours per week including 4 contact hours plus 8 hours of independent study.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Mr Tom Morgan
Dr Laura Harper
Unit Coordinators
Dr Laura Harper
Yoana Doleva

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ARC1301?

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

What can I take after ARC1301?

ARC1301 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ARC2301. Those lead on to 4 units in all.

When is ARC1301 offered?

In 2023, ARC1301 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.

Does ARC1301 have an exam?

No. ARC1301 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
1
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational unit
Department of Architecture
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available