UnitLevel 4Postgraduate

ARC4001 Advanced architecture project 1

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

ARC4001 Advanced architecture project 1 is a level 4, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs ARC4032 and unlocks 2 units.

Credit points
12
Offered in 2027
Semester 1, Semester 2
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
1 task

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Requisites

Before ARC4001

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 Master of Architecture (F6001) and have completed, or received credit for, ARC4032.

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 expands on advanced concepts and skills relevant to the architectural design of a medium scale, complex project. The unit elaborates on architectural design as a process of investigation, critical observation, and experiment. Studies in the unit will focus on the iterative development of design as a visual language and process of cultural production with an emphasis on social and environmental sustainability.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus
Second semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • FolioPortfolio
    100%

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

    Identify relevant site, cultural and contextual parameters as part of design research;

  2. 2

    Apply knowledge from environmental science and building technology in the material, structural and constructional development of a medium scale, complex design project;

  3. 3

    Synthesise and visually communicate design research in the exploration of a medium scale, complex project design options and outcomes;

  4. 4

    Recognise the impacts of diverse forms of community consultation and collaboration during the design process;

  5. 5

    Promote health and wellbeing outcomes for Country through an understanding of Indigenous Peoples aspirations of care through appropriate siting, spatial configuration and material;

  6. 6

    Critically evaluate and communicate design options in response to the project objectives and brief.

Workload and teaching

  • Studio activities72 hours
  • Teaching approachCase-based teaching
  • Teaching approachActive learning
  • Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
  • Teaching approachResearch activities
  • Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
  • Teaching approachField trips
  • Teaching approachProblem-based learning
  • Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
  • Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning

24 hours per week including 6 contact hours plus 18 hours of independent study, or equivalent.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Laura Harper
Dr Jason Crow
Chief Examiners
Dr Laura Harper
Dr Jason Crow

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ARC4001?

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

What can I take after ARC4001?

ARC4001 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including ARC5001 and ARC5002.

When is ARC4001 offered?

In 2027, ARC4001 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.

Does ARC4001 have an exam?

No. ARC4001 has 1 assessment task and no exam.

More details

Credit points
12
Level
4
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational unit
Department of Architecture
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.250
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available