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IAS392 - Architectural Design 6

2024

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Design

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Must have passed 1 unit in (DES251, DES252, IAS291, IAS292)

Incompatible

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

This unit provides the framework for the exploration, development and testing of architectural ideas and strategies within the design process. Students develop architectural design methodologies and processes for the resolution of complex multifunction buildings through the exploration of space and place, materiality, structure, construction and environmental contexts. In a process of research, analysis, conceptual design and design resolution students learn to balance contextual, social, environmental, material and programmatic demands of an architectural project.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Design complex architectural projects using appropriate methodologies and processes.
2.	Critically analyse architectural theory, concepts and principles.
3.	Critically evaluate and apply materials, construction and environmental knowledge applicable to complex architectural projects.
4.	Apply communication skills for the presentation of architectural design solutions.
5.	Revise, refine and critically reflect on projects in response to feedback.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Site Analysis (1 x A2 page, 1,000 words)	15%	1 - Design complex architectural projects using appropriate methodologies and processes. 2 - Critically analyse architectural theory, concepts and principles. 3 - Critically evaluate and apply materials, construction and environmental knowledge applicable to complex architectural projects.
2.	Preliminary Concepts (3 x A3 pages, 600 words)	15%	1 - Design complex architectural projects using appropriate methodologies and processes. 2 - Critically analyse architectural theory, concepts and principles. 4 - Apply communication skills for the presentation of architectural design solutions. 5 - Revise, refine and critically reflect on projects in response to feedback.
3.	Architectural Design Project (2 x A1 drawings + model)	60%	1 - Design complex architectural projects using appropriate methodologies and processes. 2 - Critically analyse architectural theory, concepts and principles. 3 - Critically evaluate and apply materials, construction and environmental knowledge applicable to complex architectural projects. 4 - Apply communication skills for the presentation of architectural design solutions. 5 - Revise, refine and critically reflect on projects in response to feedback.
4.	Portfolio (3 x A3 pages)	10%	1 - Design complex architectural projects using appropriate methodologies and processes. 2 - Critically analyse architectural theory, concepts and principles. 3 - Critically evaluate and apply materials, construction and environmental knowledge applicable to complex architectural projects. 4 - Apply communication skills for the presentation of architectural design solutions.

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2024	Semester 2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR	View
2024	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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