Applied Construction

This subject is not offered in 2008.

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

In this subject, students will explore and translate a complex design proposition into a mode of construction, which considers assembly, materiality, regulatory frameworks, environmental servicing and leading edge industry practice.

On completion of the subject students should be able to:

• Adapt and apply construction details to new purposes.
• Resolve a design proposal to Design Development stage applying current good practice in terms of sustainability and detailing.
• Communicate using accepted architectural drawing practices.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• an ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
• an expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning, and a capacity to do so
• a capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning
• the ability to communicate accurately and succinctly using documentation techniques.
• the ability to respond effectively to unfamiliar problems and contexts using existing knowledge where appropriate.