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 2025 in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer B at Caulfield. It needs ARC4032 and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer B
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ARC4001
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After ARC4001
2 units list ARC4001 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
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 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Summer semester B | Caulfield | On campus, block |
Assessment
- FolioPortfolio100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
These Learning Outcomes are mapped against the National Standard of Competency for Architects (NSCA) Performance Criteria (PC). On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- 2
Identify relevant site, cultural and contextual parameters as part of design research; (PC17, 30, 26)
- 3
Apply knowledge from environmental science and building technology in the material, structural and constructional development of a medium scale, complex design project; (PC28, 39)
- 4
Synthesise and visually communicate design research in the exploration of a medium scale, complex project design options and outcomes; (PC18, 25)
- 5
Recognise the impacts of diverse forms of community consultation and collaboration during the design process; (PC29)
- 6
Promote health and wellbeing outcomes for Country through an understanding of Indigenous Peoples aspirations of care through appropriate siting, spatial configuration and material; (PC 17, 30, 36)
- 7
Critically evaluate and communicate design options in response to the project objectives and brief. (PC24)
Workload and teaching
- Studio activities72 hours
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
- Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
- Teaching approachField trips
24 hours per week including 6 contact hours plus 18 hours of independent study, or equivalent.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Laura Harper
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Laura Harper
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 2025, ARC4001 runs in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer B at Caulfield.
Does ARC4001 have an exam?
No. ARC4001 has 1 assessment task and no exam.