Master of Architecture Studio B (ABPL90285)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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.
Incidental costs
Students will be required to purchase modelling and drawing materials to complete this subject, including costs to cover model making; the overall cost is estimated to be approx. $300 to $500 per person.
Prescribed software programs with a cost
McNeel Rhino
Prescribed software tools
Image editing software (e.g. Affinity Photo)
Vector editing software (e.g. Affinity Designer)
Layout software (e.g. Affinity Publisher)
Details of software availability and pricing are captured at: https://msd.unimelb.edu.au/current-students/student-experience/it-support
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Develop concepts for, and resolve the design of, medium-sized 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: 1 April 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABPL90284 | Master of Architecture Studio A | Semester 1 (On Campus - 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: 1 April 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Precedent and Context Research: Written and graphic submission, including digital and/or physical models.
| From Week 1 to Week 4 | 15% |
Concept Design: Design submission comprising oral presentation accompanied by representations appropriate for the design, including site investigations, sketches, drawings, maquettes, concept test models and/or digital multi-media experiments, as appropriate to the design in development.
| From Week 4 to Week 7 | 25% |
Resolved Design: Design submission comprising oral presentation accompanied by representations appropriate for the design, and may include drawings, digital multi-media, and physical models as appropriate to the design.
| End of semester | 60% |
Last updated: 1 April 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Donald Bates Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1 x 1 hour lecture and 2 x 3 hour studio per week Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
340 hours
What do these dates mean
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Last updated: 1 April 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
Teaching methods:
Weekly or twice-weekly lecture and discussion on the ""Elements of Architecture"" - door; floor; walls; ceiling; window; corridor; stairs; bathroom; façade.
Visit and guided tour to exemplar apartment complex development in Melbourne, i.e.: Nightingale Village, Brunswick.
Progressive investigation of exemplar detached houses with 1 x Australian and 1 x International reference per student.
Progressive investigation of exemplar apartment complexes with 1 x Australian and 1 x International reference per student.
Final project is a 8 - 12 storey residential complex at inner Melbourne site. - Related Handbook entries
- 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
Last updated: 1 April 2025