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 2022 in Semester 1, Winter, Semester 2 and Summer B at Caulfield. It needs OHS1000.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2022
Semester 1, Winter, Semester 2, Summer B
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
1 task

This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before ARC4501

After ARC4501

No unit lists ARC4501 as a prerequisite in the 2022 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in F6001 Master of Architecture or approval from Chief Examiner

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 2022

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldBlock off
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus
Winter semesterCaulfieldOn campus
Second semesterCaulfieldOn campus
Summer semester BCaulfieldFlexible

Assessment

  • Folio
    100%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Demonstrate a broader exposure to and deeper engagement with architectural production;

  2. 2

    Demonstrate a capacity to undertake research in architectural production;

  3. 3

    Demonstrate the ability to critically assess aspects of architectural production;

  4. 4

    Demonstrate familiarity with principles and strategies influencing the development of architecture.

Workload and teaching

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

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

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Ms Lee-Anne Khor
Dr Rachel Couper
Chief Examiners
Dr Rachel Couper
Ms Lee-Anne Khor

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ARC4501?

You need OHS1000 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.

When is ARC4501 offered?

In 2022, ARC4501 runs in Semester 1, Winter, Semester 2 and Summer B at Caulfield.

Does ARC4501 have an exam?

No. ARC4501 has 1 assessment task 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