UnitLevel 4Postgraduate

ARC4501 Advanced architecture studies 1

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

ARC4501 Advanced architecture studies 1 is a level 4, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2027
Semester 1, Semester 2
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
2 tasks

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Requisites

Before ARC4501

Corequisites

Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.

After ARC4501

No unit lists ARC4501 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.

Enrolment rules

You must be enrolled in the the Bachelor of Architectural Design / Master of Architecture (F6003), or the Master of Architecture (F6001).

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 examines issues in architectural production. This unit covers architectural production in relation to a range of historical, theoretical, material and speculative domains addressing diverse social, cultural, technological, and communicative aspects of architecture. Investigations will incorporate various methodologies and points of view. The unit will develop analytical methods for understanding and contributing to the evolving built environment.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus
Second semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • FolioPortfolio
    100%
  • Single project / 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

    Identify and describe diverse aspects of architectural production;

  2. 2

    Research and analyse architectural production and use knowledge to advance understanding of architecture;

  3. 3

    Locate architectural production in relation to a variety of relevant contexts with recognition of interconnections and influences shaping practices and approaches;

  4. 4

    Work in teams to effectively communicate, debate and advocate for developments in architectural production;

  5. 5

    Explore the development and implications of architectural production and the potentials to support change;

  6. 6

    Reflectively engage in lifelong learning about diverse aspects of architecture.

Workload and teaching

  • Studio activities36 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning
  • Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
  • Teaching approachResearch activities
  • Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
  • Teaching approachField trips

12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study, or equivalent.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Jason Crow
Dr Jacqui Alexander
Ms Lee-Anne Khor
Unit Coordinators
Dr Jacqui Alexander
Ms Lee-Anne Khor
Dr Jason Crow

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ARC4501?

None, but you must take OHS1000 before or alongside it.

When is ARC4501 offered?

In 2027, ARC4501 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.

Does ARC4501 have an exam?

No. ARC4501 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
4
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational unit
Department of Architecture
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Available