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Master of Architecture Studio A (ABPL90284)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 1
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This subject provides an introduction to architectural design taught in a series of three vignettes, each encompassing a different methodology for operating as a designer and a problem solver. The vignettes are structurally independent from one another, but build their complexity, scale and the amount of architectural tools required to complete them providing not only a diversity of tools, but also a survey of pedagogies. The sequence will instil a strong understanding of the foundations of excellent design practice.
Incidental costs
Students will be required to purchase modelling and drawing materials for the course (not including personal computer and software); cost approx. $300 .
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- create and resolve the design of small buildings or fragments of the built environment;
- 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:
- see the spatial and material composition of all things;
- produce spatial and conceptual analysis;
- understand basic architectural drawing types;
- meaningfully analysis precedents and apply this analysis to new proposals;
- use digital and analogue tools with control, specificity and for the right task;
- respond to architectural constraints and processes; understand the purpose of iteration, variation and experimentation;
work in an architecture team, negotiate and compromise the development and resolution of design ideas; - understand the city as a construct;
- make basic use of digital design programs.
Last updated: 31 January 2024