Architectural Design 3B

Subject 702-342 (2009)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook

Credit Points: 25.00
Level: 3 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites:

Two of 702-206 (ABPL20002) Architectural Design 2B or 702-204 (ABPL20001) Architectural Design 2A or 702-205 Architectural Design 2C.

Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Mr John Stanislav Sadar
Subject Overview:

Students will undertake a series of studio-based exercises directed to the schematic design, design development and partial documentation of a medium-scale commercial, institutional or industrial building that is responsive to its setting and the resolution of its programmatic, environmental and technical requirements.

On completion of the subject students should:

  • Be able to develop a design program into a well-resolved design and construction proposal
  • Have a developed knowledge of design principles, construction techniques and regulations influencing the design of medium scale commercial, institutional or industrial buildings
Assessment:

Assessment will be based on a major design project and a review of a portfolio of all assignments set during the semester. Project, studio tests, exercises, reports and tutorial presentations to the equivalent of 10,000 words.

Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

On completion of the subject students should have developed the following skills and capabilities:

  • The use of critical thinking and judgement to research and resolve complex problems
  • The ability to evaluate and apply existing knowledge and recognize limitations
  • The ability to efficiently locate available information
Links to further information: http://www.abp.unimelb.edu.au/environments-and-design-students/abp-ugrad-students.html
Notes:

Formerly available as 702-340 Design 3. Students who have completed 702-340 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. This subject may be substituted by a similar level design subject with the approval of the Faculty.

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