Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Unit

Synopsis

Architecture Design Studio 6 aims to consolidate the conceptual understanding and skill base of preceding design studios. It continues to elaborate on architectural design as a process of investigation, critical observation, and experiment. It increases the emphasis on design as a synthetic process encompassing a range of complex issues inherent in the production of architecture: material, structure, program, site, history and representation are investigated in their relationship to the production of architectural form.
Architecture Design Studio 6 continues the development of architectural designs through the further consolidation of three-dimensional and material testing of ideas. Studies in the unit will maintain a focus on developing design as a visual language and process of cultural production with an emphasis on social and environmental sustainability.

Objectives

On successful completion of this unit, students will:

1. Demonstrate a refined level of competence in architectural design.
2. Have a demonstrated ability to critically analyse and successfully respond the complex range of issues inherent in an architectural design project.
3. Have developed a sophisticated understanding of how observation, analysis, experiment and critique apply to the architectural design process.
4. Have acquired an advanced level of competence and consolidation of all presentation skills: verbal, graphic and 3-dimensional.
5. Understand and be able to apply the rules of occupational health and safety appropriate to the unit of study.

Assessment

100% Mixed mode

Chief examiner(s)

Diego Ramirez-Lovering

Contact hours

24 hours, including 6 Studio hours or equivalent and 18 hours of independent study

Prerequisites

ARC3001