UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

ARC5001 Advanced architecture project 3

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

ARC5001 Advanced architecture project 3 is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2020 in Summer A, Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield and Overseas. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 2 units in all.

Credit points
12
Offered in 2020
Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2
Caulfield, Overseas
Assessment
No exam
1 task

This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before ARC5001

No prerequisites or corequisites.

After ARC5001

1 unit list ARC5001 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Overview

Architecture design research studio consolidates concepts and skills relevant to advanced architectural design research. It establishes the full set of conceptual and skill-based competencies necessary for undertaking the subsequent design research project. It maintains emphasis on design as a synthetic process encompassing a range of complex issues inherent in the production of architecture. Studies in the unit will maintain a focus on developing design as a visual language and process of cultural production with an emphasis on social and environmental sustainability.

Offerings in 2020

Teaching periodCampusMode
Summer semester ACaulfieldFlexible
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus
First semesterOverseasBlock off
Second semesterCaulfieldOn campus
Term 1CaulfieldOn campus
Term 4CaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • Semester long project (folio) 100%
    100%

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    Demonstrate the first stages of mastery in architectural design necessary for the completion of the Architecture Design Research Project;

  2. 2

    Demonstrate proficiency in design research;

  3. 3

    Critically analyse and successfully respond to the complex range of issues inherent in an architectural design project;

  4. 4

    Demonstrate proficiency in observation, analysis, experiment and critique as they apply to the advanced architectural design processes;

  5. 5

    Demonstrate a high level of competence in all presentation skills: verbal, graphic and 3-dimensional;

  6. 6

    Understand and be able to apply the rules of occupational health and safety appropriate to the unit of study.

Workload and teaching

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

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

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Mr Ross Brewin
Chief Examiners
Mr Ross Brewin

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ARC5001?

ARC5001 has no prerequisites.

What can I take after ARC5001?

ARC5001 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ARC5002. Those lead on to 2 units in all.

When is ARC5001 offered?

In 2020, ARC5001 runs in Summer A, Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield and Overseas.

Does ARC5001 have an exam?

No. ARC5001 has 1 assessment task and no exam.

More details

Credit points
12
Level
5
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