UnitLevel 4Undergraduate

IAR4500 Research: Questions and processes

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

IAR4500 Research: Questions and processes is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It needs IAR3401 and OHS1000 and unlocks 2 units.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2023
Semester 1
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
2 tasks

The 2027 handbook has no page for IAR4500. This is its 2023 entry, the latest one.

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Requisites

Overview

This unit critically explores design research approaches. You will investigate and test evolving relationships between designing and researching. These explorations will also contribute to formulating and articulating relevant agendas for your interior architecture research projects.

Offerings in 2023

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • Assessment task 1
    40%
  • Assessment task 2
    60%

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    Investigate, consider and apply diverse design research approaches;

  2. 2

    Describe and defend a considered position using scholarly conventions;

  3. 3

    Situate personal and speculative design practices within a critical discourse;

  4. 4

    Develop an appropriate interior architecture design research proposal.

Workload and teaching

  • Tutorials36 hours

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

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Mr Matthew Bird
Chief Examiners
Mr Matthew Bird

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for IAR4500?

You need IAR3401 and OHS1000 before you enrol.

What can I take after IAR4500?

IAR4500 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including IAR4120 and IAR4501.

When is IAR4500 offered?

In 2023, IAR4500 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.

Does IAR4500 have an exam?

No. IAR4500 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
4
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational unit
Department of Design
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
2020202120222023