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Architecture Design Studio: Air (ABPL30048)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 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 1
Semester 1: Dr Stanislav Roudavski
Email: srou@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Overview
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The core of the undergraduate design sequence is the development of both design thinking and dexterity with tools. Students will undertake a series of studio-based exercises in design demanding greater synthesis of diverse requirements and leading to increasingly resolved designs.
Emphases include:
- three-dimensional spatial ordering;
- the development of an architectural language that can be responsive to different conditions;
- representation and composition
- an examination of interior and exterior spaces.
A variety of exploratory and analytic thinking methods, from concept mapping such as charting, will be introduced alongside a range of three-dimensional media, from digital modelling to physical modelling. Linking these investigations will be the theme of air, which may be explored conceptually, metaphorically, structurally, or technologically – e.g. atmosphere, acoustics (auditoria), music, inflatables, air flow and air quality, ventilation and cooling, wind turbines and wind forces.
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 various three-dimensional media;
- Demonstrate an understanding of relationships between architecture and air through the application of the three points above;
- Further develop the ability to make a case for proposals.
Generic skills
An intermediate capacity for:
- two and three-dimensional communication skills;
- analysis and exploration of design ideas; appropriate use of design terminology;
- time management and meeting deadlines;
- both verbal and two- and three-dimensional graphic presentation skills;
- ability to conceptualise in three dimensions;
- appropriate use of design terminology.
Last updated: 6 July 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Completion of 162.5 points of Bachelor of Environments subject including either:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL20027 | Architecture Design Studio: Earth | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL20028 | Architecture Design Studio: Water | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
(both recommended).
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
It is strongly recommended that students complete a minimum of 162.5 points of Bachelor of Environments subjects before undertaking this subject.
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: 6 July 2023
Assessment
Additional details
- Part A: Conceptualisation (Equivalent to 650 words) due week 3 (15%);
- Quizzes (equivalent to 750 words) due weeks 2-8 (20%);
- Part B: Criteria Design (equivalent to 1300 words) due week 9 (30%);
- Part C: Detailed Design (equivalent to 1700 words) due week 14 (35%).
Hurdle requirement: Must get at least 40% (14/35) for Part C to pass the subject.
Last updated: 6 July 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Stanislav Roudavski 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 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Semester 1: Dr Stanislav Roudavski
Email: srou@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Rosie Gunzburg 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 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 6 July 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Subject Reader
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Environments Discipline subjects Informal specialisation Non- allowed Breadth Subjects within the Bachelor of Design - relating to specific majors Major Architecture Major Urban Design and Planning Major Landscape 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: 6 July 2023