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Design and Construction (ABPL90287)
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 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject articulates and tests the idea of architectural design as a process where cultural and technological decision-making are intertwined. Teaching and learning activities focus on analysing technological means associated with design concepts and evaluating the implementation of alternatives in performance-based design scenarios.
Using examples of past to present architectures, this subject shows and tries to assess design propositions through their technological implementation and vice versa. Topics and practical activities are focused on single-dwelling residential and small to medium scale commercial building typologies.
Costs to students :
Students are required to purchase drawing and/or modelling material. Model making costs are approx. $250 per person, including laser cutting and 3D printing fees.
Prescribed software tools
Drafting software (e.g. McNeel Rhino, AutoCAD)
Image editing software (e.g. Affinity Photo)
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#software.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Associate technological implementation to architectural design intent by identifying and applying specific building materials, systems, and components, to produce responsible and sustainable architecture;
- Integrate the basic building performance requirements relevant to the National Construction Code and applicable Australian Standards into the design development process;
- Conduct project-based and industry-relevant research on building materials, systems, components, and implement such research in the development of a coherent design proposition;
- Demonstrate proficiency in interpreting and communicating with methods of technical representation as used by the architecture, engineering, and construction industries.
Generic skills
- Research skills to comply with the project brief and meet building industry standards and codes throughout the implementation of a design project.
- Critical thinking, specifically in the way detailed design is developed consistently with the design concept.
- Critical approach to reading and researching.
- Public speaking or presenting, related to resolving, detailing and communicating an architectural project through diverse project stages.
- Recognising an opportunity to take detailed Global Climate Actions in each design phase, as Global Citizens.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABPL90286 | Construction Methods | Semester 1 (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 |
|---|---|---|
Written and/or graphic submission. Concept design, including drawings, models, and building product research.
| From Week 3 to Week 4 | 10% |
Written and graphic submission. Preliminary architectural documentation, including drawings, models, building product research, and construction details.
| From Week 8 to Week 9 | 25% |
Written and graphic submission. Final architectural documentation, including drawings, models, building product research, and construction details.
| First week of examination period | 25% |
5 mins individual presentation on the link between conceptual and detailed design.
| From Week 9 to Week 11 | 10% |
Quizzes (10 sessions, each worth 3 points, 30 min each)
| Throughout the teaching period | 30% |
Additional details
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Sofia Colabella Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 4 hours (two hours lecture + two hours tutorials) 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
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
Teaching Methods: Face-to-face lectures include Q&A sessions and preparation for the weekly assessed tasks. Tutorials include assessed activities related to the content of the lectures and assignments, peer-to-peer feedback, one verbal group presentation with a guest, and weekly group and individual feedback on the work in progress. One 30-minute online video introduces students to basic drawing conventions, standards, and communication strategies. A virtual site visit introduces students to the construction stages of a typical Australian residential project. Learning resources are provided weekly on Canvas.
- Incidental costs
Students are required to purchase drawing and/or modelling material. Model making costs are approx. $250 per person, including laser cutting and 3D printing fees.
- 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