UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

ARC3301 Architecture communications 3

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

ARC3301 Architecture communications 3 is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs ARC2301 or ARC4032.

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

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Requisites

Before ARC3301

After ARC3301

No unit lists ARC3301 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.

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 the Master of Architecture (F6001).

Overview

This unit explores the principles and uses of computational workflows in architectural design and project delivery. Engaging with Building Information Modelling (BIM), Generative Systems, and Digital Fabrication, the unit introduces you to the possibilities and challenges of computational design when applied to collaborative work, information management and the development and communication of architectural ideas.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterCaulfieldFlexible

Assessment

  • Project 1Project
    40%
  • Project 2Project
    60%

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

    Demonstrate a basic understanding of computational workflows including BIM, Generative Systems, and Digital Fabrication;

  2. 2

    Evaluate and apply computational workflows through design-based activities, examples, and precedents;

  3. 3

    Assess, select and integrate appropriate computational workflows to achieve desired communications outcomes aimed at all the stages of project delivery;

  4. 4

    Demonstrate skills for effective communication with the different stakeholders involved in project delivery;

  5. 5

    Understand the implications of computational workflows on the efficiency and sustainability of building design activities;

  6. 6

    Demonstrate skills for self-guided problem solving using open source learning material and online resources.

Workload and teaching

  • Tutorials36 hours
  • Seminars3 hours

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

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Victor Bunster Milnes
Unit Coordinators
Dr Victor Bunster Milnes

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ARC3301?

You need ARC2301 or ARC4032 before you enrol; and OHS1000 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.

When is ARC3301 offered?

In 2027, ARC3301 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.

Does ARC3301 have an exam?

No. ARC3301 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
3
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
Handbook years
2024202520262027