UnitLevel 3Postgraduate

ARC4032 Transition architecture studio 2

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

ARC4032 Transition architecture studio 2 is a level 3, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs ARC4031 and unlocks 3 units, leading on to 5 units in all.

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

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Requisites

Enrolment rules

You must be enrolled in the Master of Architecture (F6001).

Overview

Transition architecture studio 2 is for those enrolled in the three-year Master of Architecture academic program and provides further foundations in architectural design and construction. The unit investigates the synthesis of complex issues inherent in the production of architecture, such as material, structure, construction, program, site, urbanism and representation. The unit will advance understanding of two and three-dimensional conventions for communicating architectural ideas across a range of media. Projects will develop more nuanced understanding of design as a visual language, a process of cultural production and a contributor to social and environmental sustainability.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterCaulfieldFlexible

Assessment

  • FolioProject
    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

    Describe how observation, analysis, experimentation and critique are used to develop architectural design and construction ideas.

  2. 2

    Apply architectural design processes to develop more refined projects that respond to material, structure, construction, program, site and urban context.

  3. 3

    Communicate architectural ideas skilfully through verbal, graphic, two-dimensional and three-dimensional methods.

  4. 4

    Analyse and respond to complex architectural design issues, including how design decisions affect people, use, place and urban life.

  5. 5

    Reflect on architecture’s contribution to cultural, social and environmental sustainability.

  6. 6

    Use critique, feedback, research and experimentation to improve design judgement and project outcomes.

Workload and teaching

  • Studio activities72 hours
  • Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
  • Teaching approachField trips
  • Teaching approachActive learning
  • Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
  • Teaching approachResearch activities

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

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Jason Crow
Chief Examiners
Dr Jason Crow

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ARC4032?

You need ARC4031 before you enrol; and OHS1000 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.

What can I take after ARC4032?

ARC4032 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including ARC3301, ARC4001 and ARC4002. Those lead on to 5 units in all.

When is ARC4032 offered?

In 2027, ARC4032 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.

Does ARC4032 have an exam?

No. ARC4032 has 1 assessment task and no exam.

More details

Credit points
12
Level
3
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