ARC3502 Advanced studies in architecture B
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
ARC3502 Advanced studies in architecture B is a level 3, 6-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 has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer B
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ARC3502
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After ARC3502
No unit lists ARC3502 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Architectural Design (F2001), or the Bachelor of Architectural Design / Master of Architecture (F6003), and have passed 96 credit points.
Enrolment in this unit outside of the standard semesters, or if offered overseas, may involve an application or EOI (Expression of Interest) process for approval to enrol.
Overview
This unit provides focused study into aspects of architecture culture. The unit will develop critical capacities for comprehending and contributing to the built environment. This unit explores architectural culture through the lenses of historically and theoretically based speculative and material developments. Investigations will incorporate various methodologies and diverse points of view. You will also gain awareness of the associated effects on and of architectural design.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Summer semester B | Caulfield | Flx blk |
Assessment
- FolioPortfolio100%
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
Identify and describe aspects of architectural culture;
- 2
Research and analyse architectural culture and use knowledge to support understanding of architecture;
- 3
Locate architectural culture in relation to relevant contexts;
- 4
Work in teams to communicate developments in architectural culture;
- 5
Explore the development and implications of architectural culture;
- 6
Reflectively engage in lifelong learning about diverse aspects of architecture.
Workload and teaching
- Studio activities36 hours
- Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachField trips
- Teaching approachActive learning
12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study, or equivalent.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Jacqui Alexander
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Jacqui Alexander
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ARC3502?
None, but you must take OHS1000 before or alongside it.
When is ARC3502 offered?
In 2026, ARC3502 runs in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer B at Caulfield.
Does ARC3502 have an exam?
No. ARC3502 has 1 assessment task and no exam.