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Applied Architectural Technology (ABPL90118)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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This subject was formerly known as Applied Construction.
This subject focuses on design development of complex building types (e.g. highly bespoke high-rise, large commercial or institutional buildings), which generally are not studied in detail at undergraduate level.
In this subject, students will explore and translate their own complex design propositions into an architectural proposal that considers:
- Economic feasibility;
- Programme-based technical requirements;
- Assembly of different construction systems;
- Environmental design;
- Building enclosure and materiality;
- Current industry practice;
- Innovation in architectural technology.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the subject students should be able to:
- Adapt and apply construction details to new purposes;
- Relate the specific nature of construction; details to the general nature of the design intent;
- Develop new details based on a particular set of technical and programmatic requirements;
- Understand the multidisciplinary nature of design development;
- Resolve a design proposal at design development stage by applying current good practice in terms of sustainability and detailing;
- Communicate using accepted architectural graphic practice.
Generic skills
In this subject students will develop:
- 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.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into one of the following courses
MC-ARCH2Y Master of Architecture (200 points)
MC-ARCH Master of Architecture (200 point, entry point)
OR
Admission into one of the following courses
MC-ARCH Master of Architecture (300 point, entry point)
MC-ARCH3Y Master of Architecture (300 points)
PLUS
completion of the following subjects:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL90286 | Construction Methods A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90287 | Architectural Technology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Assignment 1 (graphic project involving technical drawings and model preparation), due week 3, 10%, 500 words equivalent.
- Assignment 2 (graphic project involving technical drawings and model preparation), due week 5, 10%, 500 words equivalent.
- Assignment 3 (graphic project involving technical drawings and model preparation), due week 7, 10%, 500 words equivalent.
- Assignment 4 (graphic project involving technical detailing), due week 9, 15%, 750s word equivalent.
- Assignment 5 (graphic project involving technical detailing), due end of Semester, 15%, 750 words equivalent.
- Final submission: graphic project including written report and model preparation, due week 12, 30%, 1500 words.
- Class Participation, throughout semester, 10%.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Giorgio Marfella Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours One 2-hour lecture and one 2-hour tutorial per week, for 12 weeks. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Lecture slides complemented by a range of learning resources available on the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Architectural Engineering Course Master of Architecture Course Master of Architecture Major 300 point Master of Architecture Major 200 point Master of Architecture - 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: 3 November 2022