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Architecture Design Studio: Sparks (ABPL30058)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 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
Semester 2
Overview
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This subject is the 12.5 point capstone subject for the Architecture major students who commenced the Bachelor of Environments program prior to 2013. It is intended that the subject will integrate previous coursework in the major. The core of the undergraduate design sequence is the development of both design thinking and dexterity with tools. Linking the investigations of this subject will be the theme of fire, which may be explored conceptually, metaphorically, structurally, or technologically – e.g. inspiration and ideas, the conceptual and poetic, ceramics, sun control, light, energy, high rises, heating, colour, the spiritual.
Intended learning outcomes
Having completed this subject it is expected that the student be able to:
- Demonstrate an ability to develop a brief in response to a studio theme;
- Demonstrate an ability to generate, explore and critically evaluate a variety of design possibilities for a given situation;
- Demonstrate skills in the appropriate use of representational media;
- Demonstrate an understanding of relationships between architectural proposals and studio themes through the application of the three points above;
- Demonstrate the ability to make a case for proposals;
- Demonstrate an ability to integrate studies from the three streams of subjects from the Architecture Major in design proposal(s).
Generic skills
- A capacity for: verbal and two- and three-dimensional communication skills
- Critical evaluation of design ideas and decision making in their regard
- Appropriate use of design terminology
- Time management and meeting deadlines
- Succinct presentation skills entailing the appropriate use of media, format and abstraction.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL30048 | Architecture Design Studio: Air |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL30037 | Architecture Design Studio: Fire |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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25 |
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
- First project assessment due end of week 4 (15%)
- Second project assessment due week 12 (50%)
- Reflective journal due week 12 (25%)
- Participation (10%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Gregory Missingham Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Lecture: 6 x 2 hour (12 hours total) lectures for weeks 1 - 6. Studio: 1 x 3 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 2
Principal coordinator Gregory Missingham Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Lecture: 6 x 2 hour (12 hours total) lectures for weeks 1 - 6. Studio: 1 x 3 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: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Environments Discipline subjects - 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022