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Applied Architectural Technology (ABPL90118)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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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This subject focuses on the architectural 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. Students explore and translate their own complex design propositions into an architectural proposal that considers:
- Economic feasibility;
- Programme-based technical requirements;
- Regulatory inputs to architectural design;
- Assembly of structural construction systems;
- Environmental design;
- Building enclosure and materiality;
- Current industry practice and innovation.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the subject students should be able to:
- Communicate architectural ideas through documentation of large and complex projects and procurement methods.
- Apply knowledge of construction technology and environmental sciences in the development and coordination of architectural design proposals.
- Demonstrate understanding of building materials, structural and construction systems, including their terminology and the role of consultants and contractors.
- Demonstrate an appreciation of relevant regulatory principles and controls and their material implications on architectural design and project documentation.
- Resolve and present detailed design solutions with the appropriate selection and consideration for quality and purpose of building systems, materials, components, and finishes.
Generic skills
- Design development
- Architectural documentation
- The technical and communication skills to generate design and contractual documentation that clearly conveys information to both specialist and non-specialist audiences and that enables a design project to be realised.
- The ability to work individually and collaboratively to prepare and deliver a design project.
- Coordination of specialist inputs
- Model making (digital and physical)
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must meet one of the following prerequisite options:
Option 1
Admission into or selection of 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 or selection of one of the following:
- MC-ARCHENG Master of Architectural Engineering
- MC-ARCHUCH Master of Architecture/Master of Urban Cultural Heritage
- MC-ARCHCM Master of Architecture/Master of Construction Management
- MC-ARCPROP Master of Architecture/Master of Property
- MC-ARCH3Y Master of Architecture
- 300pt Program course entry point in the MC-ARCH Master of Architecture
AND
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL90286 | Construction Methods | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90287 | Design and Construction | Semester 2 (On Campus - 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) | 3x A1 sheets
| Week 3 | 10% |
Group Project Submission 2 (3 students per group), 3x A1 sheets
| Week 5 | 10% |
Group Project Submission 3 (3 students per group), 3x A1 sheets + Model
| Week 8 | 20% |
Individual Project Detailing , 3x A1 sheets
| Week 12 | 30% |
Quiz, Online
| During the examination period | 15% |
Individual Project Detailing (Final), 2x A1 sheets
| During the examination period | 15% |
Additional details
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Giorgio Marfella Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 12 hours of weekly lecture/seminars ( 1 hour per week) , Pre-recorded video-lectures: 12 hours, delivered via LMS, and 1X2 hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Giorgio Marfella Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 12 hours of weekly lecture/seminars ( 1 hour per week) , Pre-recorded video-lectures: 12 hours, delivered via LMS, and 1X2 hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 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
Lecture slides complemented by a range of learning resources available on the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Subject notes
Teaching methods:
Lectures, face to face and pre-recorded video-tutorials supported by practical work handouts and guidelines provided via LMS;
Tutorials run by active practitioners, focused on large and complex design project reviews and feedback with emphasis on documentation, regulatory, technical, and design aspects. - 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