Smoke and Mirrors (ABPL90378)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2020

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Overview

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This subject will be exploring digital fabrication techniques, physical computing and rapid (laser-cut), model-making and prototyping drawing on reference material as a narrative base. 

The subject will have an emphasis on hands-on exploration of spatial and creative processes will challenge the role of drawing, making and constructing skills within today’s technology.

This  subject will involve teamwork and will be focused on creating an interdisciplinary approach to utilise computing tools (digital + physical) for architectural design.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:




 

  • Identify emerging digital trends in practice
  • Develop design ideas through rapid prototyping
  • Demonstrate an understanding of design tools such as grasshopper, arduino and their direct application into a final design product.
  • Communicate design solutions by means of sketches, drawings and oral presentations.

Generic skills

  • Written, verbal and visual presentation of ideas
  • Time management, including designing within specific time frames
  • Methods of documentation
  • Critical thinking and analysis
  • Ability to understand construction constraints and strategies using digital and physical modelling

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Recommended background knowledge

Knowledge of CAD drawing
Workable knowledge of Rhino preferred

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

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Design presentation (Oral presentation with accompanying visual sketches and diagrams)

  • 1500 words (equivalent)
Week 130%

Final Design Presentation (Oral presentation with accompanying visual sketches and diagrams with working model)

  • 3000 words (equivalent)
Week 260%

Participation in tasks within the workshop, continuing assessment

Throughout the teaching period10%

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Quotas apply to this subject

Dates & times

Not available in 2020

Time commitment details

170 Hours

Additional delivery details

Quota 50

Students may provisionally enroll via the Student Portal, but places are not guaranteed until selection is completed. You will be notified in writing by the Student Centre if you are selected.

Selection criteria: Selection will be based upon academic merit.

For detailed information on the quota subject application process and due dates, refer to the EDSC Quota Subjects webpage.

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:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Architecture
  • Links to additional information

    https://msd.unimelb.edu.au/study/coursework

  • 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.

  • 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