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Applied Architectural Technology (ABPL90118)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
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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)
MC-ARCHENG Master of Architectural Engineering
PLUS
completion of the following subjects:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL90286 | Construction Methods A | Not available in 2024 |
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Assignment 1 (graphic project involving technical drawings and model preparation)
| Week 3 | 10% |
Assignment 2 (graphic project involving technical drawings and model preparation)
| Week 5 | 10% |
Assignment 3 (graphic project involving technical drawings and model preparation)
| Week 7 | 10% |
Assignment 4 (graphic project involving technical detailing)
| Week 9 | 15% |
Assignment 5 (graphic project involving technical detailing)
| End of the teaching period | 15% |
Final submission: graphic project including written report and model preparation
| Week 12 | 30% |
Class Participation | Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Additional details
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 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
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 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 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 - 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