IAR4120 - Interior architecture design research project - 2019

18 points, SCA Band 2, 0.375 EFTSL

Undergraduate - Unit

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Faculty

Art, Design and Architecture

Organisational Unit

Department of Design

Chief examiner(s)

Mr Matthew Bird

Coordinator(s)

Mr Matthew Bird

Unit guides

Offered

Caulfield

  • Second semester 2019 (On-campus)

Prerequisites

IAR4119, IAR4500, OHS1000

Co-requisites

IAR4501

Prohibitions

IAR4118, IAR4108

Synopsis

Interior Architecture Studio 8 is the culmination of the interior architecture studio stream. Students refine and apply the broad range of skills developed in preceding studios and associated units through the investigation of an independent design research project. The project is developed to express individual concerns and a platform for future professional endeavours.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a high level of proficiency and autonomy in interior architectural production;
  2. Identify and evaluate relevant research concepts, strategies and methods, and apply them in interior architecture and associated fields;
  3. Develop design briefs and strategies in relation to research agendas;
  4. Critically assess and apply contemporary design theories and practices within local and international contexts;
  5. Engage productively with reflective practices in design and integrate relevant skills developed throughout the course;
  6. Understand and apply the rules of occupational health and safety appropriate to the discipline practice.

Assessment

100% in-semester assessment

Workload requirements

36 hours per week including 6 contact hours plus 30 hours of independent study, or equivalent.

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