ARC4102 Architectural performance 5
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
ARC4102 Architectural performance 5 is a level 4, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2024 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
This unit equips you with the ability to assess, evaluate and decide on appropriate building systems and procurement methods in line with contemporary architectural practice. This consolidates learnings from previous semesters to holistically demonstrate an understanding of building systems. You will work through project scenarios to explore design, environmental and social implications of construction methodologies.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | Flexible |
Assessment
- Case study40%
- Folio60%
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
Describe contemporary and emerging building procurement methods and processes; (PC9, PC51)
- 3
Assess and implement documentation processes appropriate to selected procurement methods and building systems; (PC13)
- 4
Combine design concepts with appropriate construction methodology and building procurement for coherent communication with relevant stakeholders; (PC40)
- 5
Identify the ethical implications of contemporary collaborative practices in the workplace; (PC 44)
- 6
Evaluate the impact on environments and communities of available procurement and construction methods; (PC48)
- 7
Compare and critically evaluate the project response in relation to the original objectives and brief. (PC24)
Workload and teaching
- Seminars12 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachField trips
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachOnline learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachRole play
- Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study, or equivalent.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Rachel Couper
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Rachel Couper
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ARC4102?
ARC4102 has no prerequisites.
When is ARC4102 offered?
In 2024, ARC4102 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.
Does ARC4102 have an exam?
No. ARC4102 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.