Postgraduate - UnitARC5502 - Advanced Studies in Architecture 3

This unit entry is for students who completed this unit in 2015 only. For students planning to study the unit, please refer to the unit indexes in the the current edition of the Handbook. If you have any queries contact the managing faculty for your course or area of study.

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational Unit	Department of Architecture
Offered	Caulfield Second semester 2015 (Day) Caulfield Second semester 2015 (Evening) Caulfield Trimester 2 2015 (Off-campus block of classes)
Coordinator(s)	Dr John Sadar

Synopsis

This unit explores aspects of architectural media. This unit examines a range of discursive and material aspects of architectural media. It will take into consideration various cultural, social, and technological factors utilizing historical, theoretical, and projective approaches. Investigations will incorporate various methodologies and diverse points of view with an underlying concern for the implications for architectural design. The unit will foster skills necessary for assessing and contributing to the built environment.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will:

Become acquainted with theories and practices shaping architecture
Have a wider comprehension of architectural media

3 .Gain enhanced skills in articulating architectural ideas

4. Understand and be able to apply the rules of occupational health and safety appropriate to the unit of study.

Assessment

100% mixed mode

Workload requirements

12 hours per week including 3 contact hours per week and 9 hours of independent study or equivalent.

Chief examiner(s)

Dr John Sadar

Prerequisites

Admission to Masters of Architecture or by permission, OHS1000