UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

ARC2002 Architecture design studio 4

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

ARC2002 Architecture design studio 4 is a level 2, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2026 in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer B at Caulfield. It needs ARC2001 and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 3 units in all.

Credit points
12
Offered in 2026
Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer B
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
4 tasks

This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before ARC2002

Corequisites

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

Prerequisites

Pass these before you enrol.

Enrolment rules

You must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Architectural Design (F2001), or the Bachelor of Architectural Design / Master of Architecture (F6003), or the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Architectural Design (E3009), or a Bachelor of Architectural Studies double degree.

Overview

This unit provides opportunities for you to explore emerging design challenges and contexts in a vertically integrated, semester-long studio project. The unit continues the emphasis on design processes encompassing a range of complex issues inherent in the production of architecture - material, structure, program, site, history and representation will be investigated in relation to the production of architectural form.

This unit continues to enhance the development of architectural designs through the three-dimensional and material testing of ideas. Studies in the unit will maintain their focus on developing a broader understanding of design as a visual language and process of cultural production. This will involve developing an approach that responds to a detailed understanding of occupant, site, and context, and addresses connections to broader social, political, and environmental challenges.

Offerings in 2026

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldFlexible
Second semesterCaulfieldFlexible
Summer semester BCaulfieldFlx blk

Assessment

  • Peer to PeerExercise
    20%
  • Early Ideas FolioProject
    20%
  • Final FolioProject
    60%
  • Single project / folioProject
    100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    Explore capacities of architectural tools, methods, and ways of working in design contexts;

  2. 2

    Demonstrate application of architectural tools and communicate design decisions through 2D and 3D documentation and physical and digital model making;

  3. 3

    Employ a design approach and outcomes using nominated tools and methods;

  4. 4

    Reflect on architecture's connection to related social, political, environmental, and economic issues;

  5. 5

    Evaluate design decisions with respect to occupants and site context;

  6. 6

    Reflect on design context and independently formulate key questions to support design development.

Workload and teaching

  • Studio activities72 hours
  • Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
  • Teaching approachProblem-based learning
  • Teaching approachResearch activities
  • Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
  • Teaching approachField trips
  • Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
  • Teaching approachActive learning
  • Teaching approachCase-based teaching
  • Teaching approachWork-integrated learning

24 hours per week including 6 contact hours plus 18 hours of independent study, or equivalent.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Jason Crow
Tina Atic
Chief Examiners
Dr Jason Crow
Ms Charity Edwards

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ARC2002?

You need ARC2001 before you enrol; and OHS1000 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.

What can I take after ARC2002?

ARC2002 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including ADA3012 and ARC3001. Those lead on to 3 units in all.

When is ARC2002 offered?

In 2026, ARC2002 runs in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer B at Caulfield.

Does ARC2002 have an exam?

No. ARC2002 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
12
Level
2
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
Available