UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

ARC2301 Architecture communications 2

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

ARC2301 Architecture communications 2 is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs ARC1301 and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 6 units in all.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2027
Semester 2
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
3 tasks

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Requisites

Before ARC2301

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 focuses on the development of communication skills and understanding of conceptual, historical and ideological concerns which relate to 2 and 3 dimensional modes of representation. Examining the relationship between 2 dimensional modes of representation and 3 dimensional material and physical outcomes is a primary focus. Two related themes are explored: methods of digital image production, including visualisation and rendering; and processes of material production and fabrication.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterCaulfieldFlexible

Assessment

  • Project 1Project
    20%
  • Project 2Project
    40%
  • Project 3Project
    40%

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

    Recognise and understand expanded 2D and 3D architectural representation tools and methods to communicate projects to a wider audience;

  2. 2

    Apply current tools and expanded methods to represent architectural design ideas and projects, from conceptualisation to presentation;

  3. 3

    Select appropriate tools and methods that can be integrated to produce and communicate a variety of architectural design representations;

  4. 4

    Expand the capacity to engage in effective and respectful interactions and collaborations with peers, tutors, architects and a wider audience;

  5. 5

    Understand the ethics behind the practice of architectural design communication, including extending appropriate referencing methods for existing knowledge, intellectual property and cultural material;

  6. 6

    Develop individual and collaborative problem-solving skills as a means to address technical and conceptual architectural design communication challenges.

Workload and teaching

  • Tutorials36 hours
  • Seminars3 hours
  • Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
  • Teaching approachProblem-based learning
  • Teaching approachActive learning
  • Teaching approachWork-integrated learning
  • Teaching approachCase-based teaching
  • Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
  • Teaching approachField trips

12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study, or equivalent.

Learning resources

Required resources

Rhinoceros 6 (CAD software)

Autodesk AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, Acrobat)

For Architecture students it is strongly suggested to have a Windows-based personal laptop (a PC rather than a Mac laptop).

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Ms Jhana Pfeiffer-Hunt
Unit Coordinators
Ms Jhana Pfeiffer-Hunt
Pia Socias

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ARC2301?

You need ARC1301 before you enrol; and OHS1000 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.

What can I take after ARC2301?

ARC2301 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including ARC2001 and ARC3301. Those lead on to 6 units in all.

When is ARC2301 offered?

In 2027, ARC2301 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.

Does ARC2301 have an exam?

No. ARC2301 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
2
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