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Applied Architectural Technology (ABPL90118)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 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 |
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Fees | Look up fees |
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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must meet one of the following prerequisite options:
Option 1
Admission into one of the following:
- MC-ARCH2Y Master of Architecture
- 200pt Program course entry point in the MC-ARCH Master of Architecture
Option 2
Admission into one of the following:
- 300pt Program course entry point in the MC-ARCH Master of Architecture
- MC-ARCH3Y Master of Architecture
- MC-ARCHENG Master of Architectural Engineering
- Admission into the MC-ARCHUCH Master of Architecture/Master of Urban Cultural Heritage
- Admission into the MC-ARCHCM Master of Architecture/Master of Construction Management
- Admission into the MC-ARCPROP Master of Architecture/Master of Property
AND
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL90286 | Construction Methods A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90287 | Architectural Technology | Semester 2 (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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Group Project Submission 1 (3 students per group) | 2x A1 sheets + Model (per group)
| Week 3 | 10% |
Group Project Submission 2 (3 students per group), 2x A1 sheets + Model (per group)
| Week 5 | 10% |
Group Project Submission 3 (3 students per group), 2x A1 sheets + Model (per group
| Week 7 | 10% |
Individual Project Detailing , 2x A1 sheets
| Week 12 | 30% |
Four Quizzes
| From Week 4 to Week 12 | 10% |
Final Project Submission ( group work, 3 students per group), 6x A1 sheets + model (per group)
| During the examination period | 15% |
Final Project Submission (Individual work), 2x A1 sheets, and project synopsis
| During the examination period | 15% |
Additional details
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Giorgio Marfella Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours One 2-hour lecture and one 2-hour tutorial per week, for 12 weeks. 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 Giorgio Marfella Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours One 2-hour lecture and one 2-hour tutorial per week, for 12 weeks. 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: 31 January 2024
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 - 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: 31 January 2024