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 2025 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs ARC4032 or ARC2301.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2025
Semester 2
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
2 tasks

This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before ARC3301

After ARC3301

No unit lists ARC3301 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.

Enrolment rules

You must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Architectural Design (F2001), 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 Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in architectural design and project delivery. Engaging with Building Information Modelling (BIM), Rule-based 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 2025

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterCaulfieldFlexible

Assessment

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

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

  • Seminars3 hours
  • Tutorials36 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 ARC4032 or ARC2301 before you enrol; and OHS1000 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.

When is ARC3301 offered?

In 2025, 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