Architectural Design 3B

This subject is not offered in 2013.

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

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

This subject is phasing out and only available to Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning students who are enrolled in a course for which there is no longer an intake. Students who have enrolled in a graduate program within the Melbourne School of Design or the Bachelor of Environments post 2007 should refer to course handbook entries for details regarding subjects available within their courses.

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 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.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

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.

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.