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Architecture Design Studio: Water (ABPL20028)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 2
Email: jianfz@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject was formerly called Architecture Design Studio 2.
The core of the undergraduate design sequence is the development of both design thinking and dexterity with tools. As an extension of 702-239 (ABPL20027) Architecture Design Studio 1: Earth, the focus of this second design subject will be the generation and articulation of design possibilities through a series of studio projects. Linking these investigations will be the theme of water, which may be explored conceptually, metaphorically, structurally, or technologically – e.g. waterproofing, rain screens, hygiene, perspiration, sports centres, hydraulics, humidity, marine or riverine environments, pools.
Intended learning outcomes
Having completed this subject it is expected that the student be able to:
- Demonstrate an ability to interrogate a brief;
- Demonstrate an ability to generate a variety of design possibilities for a given situation;
- Develop skills in choosing and using appropriate representational media;
- Demonstrate an understanding of relationships between architecture and water through the application of the first three points above;
- Develop an ability to present and justify design proposals.
Generic skills
- Graphic communication skills (including orthographic – plans, sections, elevations, axonometric and other like projections);
- Generation of design ideas;
- Appropriate use of design terminology;
- Time management and meeting deadlines;
- Both verbal and two-dimensional graphic presentation skills;
- Relation of representations to designs.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ENVS10004 | Designing Environments |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Students are expected to have skills in basic model making, drafting and drawing. Students requiring extra skills in drafting are strongly encouraged to attend a short intensive optional workshop to be held before the middle of the semester.
The following subject is recommended:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ENVS20001 | Digital Design and Fabrication | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- Sketches and analysis of selected master-architect designs equivalent to 1000 words, due week 4 (20%);
- Students’ own designs presented in professional sketches equivalent to 1000 words, due week 9 (20%);
- Students’ completed designs presented in standard professional drawings equivalent to 2000 words, due week 12 (60%).
Hurdle requirement: Minimum attendance at 10/12 tutorials is a hurdle requirement for this subject. Discretion regarding meeting the attendance hurdle may be applied by the subject coordinator for students who have experienced circumstances of disadvantage affecting their ability to attend, provided the subject coordinator is advised in writing as soon as these circumstances arise.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Jianfei Zhu Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1x1 hour lecture per week; 1x3 hour studio per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Email: jianfz@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Subject Reader
Recommended texts and other resources
- Ching, Francis D K. Architecture: Form, Space & Order, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1979 (most recent edition);
- Bielefeld, Burt & Sebastian El Khouli. Basics Design Ideas, Basel: Birkhauser, 2007;
- Jormakka, Kari. Basics Design Methods, Basel: Birkhauser, 2007.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Non- allowed Breadth Subjects within the Bachelor of Design - relating to specific majors Major Urban Design and Planning Major Architecture Informal specialisation Environments Discipline subjects Major Landscape Architecture Breadth Track Urban Design and Planning Breadth Track Architecture - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 11 April 2024