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Construction Design (ABPL30041)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (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 1
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject articulates and tests the idea of construction as a process requiring cultural and technical choices. While Construction Analysis focuses on the internal mechanics of building systems, Construction Design moves from the analysis of specific architectural ideas to arrive at the evaluation and selection of implementation alternatives. Mixing built examples and project proposals, students will be shown how to identify, evaluate and engage with the technological underpinnings of architecture.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to interpret construction documentation as it applies to non-domestic buildings.
- Define core architectural technology terms and concepts and relate these to varying contexts.
- Use and demonstrate independent and industry-focussed research techniques.
- Evaluate the factors, challenges and preferences that influence a construction design response.
- Analyse, evaluate and communicate information via a critically constructed method.
Generic skills
- Ability to seek knowledge through a range of sources;
- Ability to synthesise knowledge from a range of fields;
- Ability to communicate knowledge in a critically informed manner;
- Ability to understand performance, social, cultural, economic and environmental contexts and relevant communication methods;
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution.
Last updated: 7 September 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABPL20033 | Construction Analysis |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ABPL20042 | Construction of Residential Buildings | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - 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: 7 September 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Technical Representation Drawing & Modelling – Stage 1 (Graphic, models, written submission)
| From Week 1 to Week 4 | 15% |
Technical Representation Drawing & Modelling – Stage 2 (Graphic, models, written submission and presentation)
| From Week 5 to Week 7 | 30% |
Technical Representation Drawing & Modelling – Stage 3 (Graphic, models, written submission and presentation)
| From Week 11 to end of semester | 35% |
Quizzes
| Throughout the semester | 20% |
Additional details
Note: 2 marks will be deducted, to a maximum deduction of 10 marks, for each time the model is not presented at tutorial class and recorded as being viewed by the tutor. The model must show progressive development from its previous viewing.
Last updated: 7 September 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Blair Gardiner Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 1X2 hour lecture and 1x2 hour tutorial per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Blair Gardiner Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 1X2 hour lectures and 1x2 hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 7 September 2023
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 Bachelor of Design Elective Subjects Major Architecture Informal specialisation Environments Discipline subjects Major Engineering Systems Informal specialisation Non-allowed Breadth Subjects within the Bachelor of Design - relating to specific majors Major Architecture Major Construction - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- 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: 7 September 2023