UnitLevel 4Undergraduate

IAR4120 Interior architecture design research project

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

IAR4120 Interior architecture design research project is a level 4, 18-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2023 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs IAR4119, IAR4500 and OHS1000 and unlocks 1 unit.

Credit points
18
Offered in 2023
Semester 2
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
1 task

The 2027 handbook has no page for IAR4120. This is its 2023 entry, the latest one.

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Requisites

Enrolment rules

Prohibitions: IAR4118, IAR4108

Overview

Interior architecture studio 8 is the culmination of the interior architecture studio stream. You will refine and apply the broad range of skills developed in preceding studios and associated units through the investigation of an independent design research project. The project is developed to express individual concerns and a platform for future professional endeavours.

Offerings in 2023

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • Folio
    100%

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    Demonstrate a high level of proficiency and autonomy in interior architectural production;

  2. 2

    Identify and evaluate relevant research concepts, strategies and methods, and apply them in interior architecture and associated fields;

  3. 3

    Develop design briefs and strategies in relation to research agendas;

  4. 4

    Critically assess and apply contemporary design theories and practices within local and international contexts;

  5. 5

    Engage productively with reflective practices in design and integrate relevant skills developed throughout the course.

Workload and teaching

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

36 hours per week including 6 contact hours plus 30 hours of independent study, or equivalent.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Mr Matthew Bird
Unit Coordinators
Mr Matthew Bird

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for IAR4120?

You need IAR4119, IAR4500 and OHS1000 before you enrol; and IAR4501 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.

What can I take after IAR4120?

IAR4120 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including IAR4501.

When is IAR4120 offered?

In 2023, IAR4120 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.

Does IAR4120 have an exam?

No. IAR4120 has 1 assessment task and no exam.

More details

Credit points
18
Level
4
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational unit
Department of Design
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.375
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
2020202120222023