Architectural Design 3B

Subject ABPL30007 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 25
Level: 3 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 2, Parkville - 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: Contact Hours: 6 x 2-hour (12 hours total) lectures for weeks 1-6 of semester 2, 2x3 hour studio per week
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites:

Two design subjects, can include 702-205 Architectural Design 2C in place of one from below.

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Corequisites: None specified
Recommended Background Knowledge: None specified
Non Allowed Subjects: None specified
Core Participation Requirements: For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website : http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Ms Annmarie Brennan

Contact

Environments and Design Student Centre
T: +61 3 8344 6417/9862
F: +61 3 8344 5532
Email: abp-courseadvice@unimelb.edu.au

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.
Objectives:

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 specified
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.
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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