Master of Architecture Studio A (ABPL90284)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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This subject provides an introduction to architectural space, in particular the transformation of measured space into place. Through an examination of different spatial systems, studio-based design projects and related exercises in spatial representation, students will develop rudimentary skills in the spatial inventions of small buildings with simple programs.
The subject will be offered through an autonomous studio divided into tutorial groups as necessary.
There will be a compulsory three-day workshop during the Easter break at which students will be introduced to basic digital design programs.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- create and resolve the design of small buildings or fragments of the built environment;
- evaluate their work in relation to other exemplary spatial compositions;
- communicate their designs and the disciplinary context in a clear and professional manner.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- draw, model, and write about architectural space and place;
- propose alternative solutions to a spatial problem and assess their relative values;
- develop visual and oral presentation techniques appropriate to a project;
- respond creatively to complex problems;
- apply independent thought and reflection;
- make basic use of digital design programs.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into one of the following courses:
MC-ARCH Master of Architecture (300-point entry)
MC-ARCH3Y Master of Architecture (300 points)
MC-ARCHENG Master of Architectural Engineering
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
- Documentation and presentation of work to a panel of three projects; each project equivalent to 3000 words and each worth 30%.
- Each project will run for four weeks, contain a precedent and reference study, an architectural design and a notebook recording the design thinking. All components of the project must be attempted and documented. Presentations of each project will be conducted at weeks 4, 8 and 12.
- 10% of the final grade is reserved for explicit evidence of reflective thinking in the notebook, equivalent to 1000 words and worth 10%. The notebook is to be submitted at the end of the semester.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Alexander Selenitsch Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 96 hours total (1 x 1hr lecture per week, 2 x 3hr studios per week, 1 x 3 day workshop during Easter break) Total time commitment 340 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
Email: asele@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
340 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Architectural Engineering Course Master of Architecture Major 300 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022