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Master of Architecture Studio B (ABPL90285)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Overview
Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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This subject provides an introduction to architectural design resolution, that is, methods of integrating design concepts, spatial definition, program, context, and technology. Through precedent research and design projects, students will gain an understanding of established typologies, respond to existing contexts, and integrate their design concepts with complex spatial planning.
This subject will involve the following software: Adobe Creative Suite, Rhinoceros, Autodesk AutoCAD. Details of software availability and pricing are captured at https://msd.unimelb.edu.au/graduate-research/resources/it-support#software
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Invent concepts for, and resolve the design of, medium-sized residential buildings;
- Evaluate their work in relation to other exemplary spatial compositions;
- Communicate their designs and the disciplinary context in a clear and professional manner.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- propose and evaluate the development of tectonic strategies;
- propose alternative solutions to a spatial problem and assess their relative value;
- develop visual and oral presentation techniques appropriate to particular professional situations;
- respond creatively to complex and ill-defined problems;
- apply independent thought and reflection;
- make use of digital design programs.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL90284 | Master of Architecture Studio A | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
25 |
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 |
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Precedent and Context Research. Group presentation (20 min per group with Q&A) of research in the form of diagrams, drawings, and statistical analysis. Each student to submit journal and 500 words of individual critical reflection on their research; Complete by Week 3; (20% Total: 15% Group Assessment, 5% Individual Assessment)
| Week 3 | 20% |
A mid-semester jury review (critique) oral presentation (20 min per group with Q&A) demonstrating design output that may include physical models, drawings, written assignments, site analyses, sketches and journals. Each student to submit journal (equivalent to 500 words) and 500 words of individual critical reflection on the presentation and feedback from the jury; (25% Total: 15% Group Assessment, 10% Individual Assessment)
| Mid semester | 25% |
An end of semester jury review (critique) oral presentation (30 min per group with Q&A) building on work developed throughout the semester demonstrating design output that may include physical models, drawings, written assignments, site analyses, sketches and journals. Each student to submit design journal (equivalent to 1000 words) and 1000 words of individual critical reflection on the presentation, their design, and feedback from the jury; (45% Total; 20% Group Assessment, 25% Individual Assessment)
| End of semester | 45% |
Studio participation and Engagement. Students will be assessed on the extent to which they actively participate in studio discussion, contribute to critical reviews, engage with content, and articulate their project ideas in the context of the studio. All Individual Assessment. | 10% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Dennis Prior Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 1 x 1 hour lecture and 2 x 3 hour studios per week Total time commitment 340 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
Time commitment details
340 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None specified
- 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