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Architectural Practice (ABPL90140)
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 1
Semester 2
Overview
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Students who successfully complete the subject will understand the different practices, issues and challenges contemporary architects face. Central to understanding the subject is the idea that architectural design and theory are integrated with practice. Students will learn how to evaluate, explain, and explore the dilemmas of architectural practice in the context of the contemporary profession. Moreover, the subject's overarching aim is for students to learn how to identify, nominate and select between complex project pathways. The subject seeks to foster individual students' leadership capacities that will increase the resilience and agency of the future profession.
The subject responds to the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA), and the National Competency Standards for Architects (NCSA) that are related to Architectural Practice. These Performance Competencies are set out in the intended learning outcomes of the subject.
Intended learning outcomes
At the conclusion of the subject students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of practice management and professional conduct as set out in the National Standards of Competency for Architects ( PC1, PC2, PC3, PC5, PC6, PC7, PC8, PC9, PC10 PC13, PC15 & PC16).
- Identify culturally meaningful architectural services that respect the importance of Country and reciprocal relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
- Explain and identify gender, disability and inclusion issues as they relate to the professional practice of architecture.
- Identify, evaluate and select the various processes and norms leading to clear and consistent communication with clients and stakeholders.
- Explore, explain and investigate risk management and mitigation principles and strategies – across all aspects of architectural practice.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the professional competencies set out in the National Standards of Competency for Architects related to Design delivery and construction phase services (PC48, PC51, PC54, PC55, PC56, PC57 & PC58).
- Explain and investigate the different procurement models and contract components – including all documents – aligned with a full architectural service across the practice lifecycle.
- Consider future practice, research and innovation as it relates to the strategic leadership of the architectural profession.
Generic skills
Particular attention is given, both in lecture and assignment content, to the development of the following abilities:
- To engage with unfamiliar problems and identify relevant solution strategies
- To understand the different modes and protocols of business communication and negotiation.
- To work in small teams and to understand issues of leadership and performance that affect team outcomes.
- To negotiate in different situations and contexts.
- Project management skills.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- MC-ARCH Master of Architecture
- MC-ARCHENG Master of Architectural Engineering
- MC-ARCHUP Master of Architecture/Master of Urban Planning
- MC-ARCLARC Master of Architecture/Master of Landscape Architecture
- MC-ARCHUD Master of Architecture/Master of Urban Design
- MC-ARCPROP Master of Architecture/Master of Property
- MC-ARCHCM Master of Architecture/Master of Construction Management
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
It is recommended students do not enrol in this subject in the same semester they enrol in ABPL90169 Design Thesis.
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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Individual fee and feasibility letter (1000 words max). Feedback draft (part 1) and then final draft (part 2) to be submitted in week 4.
| From Week 3 to Week 4 | 20% |
Individual procurement and tender letter (1000 words max). Feedback draft (part 1) and then final draft (part 2) to be submitted in week 6
| From Week 5 to Week 6 | 20% |
Individual Contract Claim and Variation letter (1000 words max). Feedback draft (part 1) and then final draft (part 2) to be submitted, week 8 (final draft, part 2
| From Week 7 to Week 8 | 20% |
One two hour exam
| During the examination period | 30% |
Online participation questions (500 word equivalent)
| From Week 1 to Week 12 | 10% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinators Peter Raisbeck and Kirsten Day Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 12 x 2hr Lectures, 10 x 1.5 hr Tutorials (up to three tutorials to be held off-site in architectural practices), online lectures 6 hours. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinators Peter Raisbeck and Kirsten Day Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 12 x 2hr Lectures, 10 x 1.5 hr Tutorials (up to three tutorials to be held off-site in architectural practices), online lectures 6 hours. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
What do these dates mean
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Acumen. The AIA online practice advisory service for architects. Access available via unimelb library.
Future Practice: Conversations from the edges of the profession. Rory Hyde Routledge 2012
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Architectural Engineering - 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