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Advanced Computational Design (ABPL90123)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
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Overview
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This subject focuses on contemporary methods for adopting high-end technology such as machine learning, performance analysis and simulation, and multi-criteria optimisation to explore design morphology via digital means. This advanced course builds up from more fundamental computational design concepts where parametric methods and computational scripting get applied.
The class covers the use of virtual models and the interfaces to their actual, materialised counterparts, hence bridging the gap between form-finding and the digital fabrication of physical artefacts.
Intended learning outcomes
Having completed this subject it is expected that the student be able to:
- Position, apply, and combine different approaches to computational design in search of unprecedented design outcomes;
- be critically aware of the relationship between design morphology and associated performance drivers across diverse fields of inquiry;
- use advanced computational design and digital technologies.
Generic skills
- Critical reflection, thinking, and analysis, involving design automation processes.
- Information gathering and critical synthesis.
- Comprehension of complex concepts and the ability to express them lucidly in writing.
- Methods of documentation, presentation, and fabrication.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into a course at the Melbourne School of Design.
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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Attendance and class participation Hurdle requirement: attendance of at least 80% of classes | Throughout the semester | 10% |
Reflection on 2-3 texts out of the 'Readings' material during seminar sessions, 10 minute presentation per student, with a 2 page summary
| Throughout the semester | 15% |
A folio containing results of two smaller design exercises due week 4 and week 7
| From Week 4 to Week 7 | 15% |
A folio containing results of the final design exercise with 'process' work, explanatory text, and images of a Physical Model of the final design
| End of the assessment period | 60% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Dominik Holzer Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 3 hours per week 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
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Urban Design 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.
Additional information for this subject
This subject has a Quota and priority will be given to UoM students
- 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