ARC2401 Positions and dialogues in architecture 1
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
ARC2401 Positions and dialogues in architecture 1 is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It needs BLK1000 or AHT1101 and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 8 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ARC2401
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After ARC2401
2 units list ARC2401 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: BLK1000 or AHT1101 for Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Architectural Design (E3009).
You must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Architectural Design (F2001), or the Bachelor of Architectural Design / Master of Architecture (F6003) and have completed BLK1000 or AHT1101; or the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Architectural Design (E3009), or a Bachelor of Architectural Studies double degree, or the Master of Architecture (F6001), or with approval from Chief Examiner.
Overview
This unit focuses on the multiple histories and narratives of architecture as a form of cultural production. The core structure for this unit will critically interrogate the formation of the discipline and institution of architecture along with the shifting role of the architect. It is the first of two undergraduate architectural history and theory core units that include a range of secondary examples and content delivered in parallel and organised according to key themes. Working between themed material and core content will equip you with skills and approaches for active listening, reading, academic writing, oral dialogues/exchange and collaborative research.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | Flexible |
Assessment
- Research taskWritten15%
- Presentation25%
- EssayWritten60%
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
Recognise that there are multiple histories, theories, perspectives and knowledges that inform an understanding of the discipline of architecture;
- 2
Demonstrate an understanding of architectural and urban histories and theories through group discussions, dialogues and documentation;
- 3
Synthesise and evaluate information from multiple sources in order to develop and communicate a position;
- 4
Collaborate with your peers to find and share relevant information when undertaking research;
- 5
Respectfully and ethically engage with existing knowledge, source material and viewpoints;
- 6
Recognise and reflect on successful strategies for recording categorising information.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars8 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachField trips
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
12 hours work per week including 2-4 contact hours plus 8-10 hours of independent study, or equivalent.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Tom Morgan
- Dr Alex Brown
- Associate Professor Maryam Gusheh
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Tom Morgan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ARC2401?
You need BLK1000 or AHT1101 before you enrol; and OHS1000 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after ARC2401?
ARC2401 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including ARC3401 and ARC4031. Those lead on to 8 units in all.
When is ARC2401 offered?
In 2026, ARC2401 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.
Does ARC2401 have an exam?
No. ARC2401 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.