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ARC503 - Architecture 3 - Praxis

2027

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Architecture

Credit Points

Unit Level

500

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Must have passed 2 units in (ARC501, ARC502)

Incompatible

Coerequisites

Must be enrolled in course version {SARCH1}

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

This unit centres on a practice-based approach to the integration of theoretical, conceptual, functional, environmental, technical and regulatory requirements in the design of a programmatically complex building. Students will apply knowledge, skills and strategies to demonstrate competence in the design, detailing and documentation process and presentation of complex buildings. Students will focus on design concept and theory, building function and form, building technologies and environmental design strategies, and relevant regulations, standards, and codes. They will also explore sustainability and resilience, while considering the broader social, political, ethical, and cultural context of challenging sites. Additionally, the unit examines the impact of architecture on users and the wider community.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Design a proposition that integrates theory, practice and research perspectives and strategies.
2.	Create an architectural proposition underpinned by an iterative and research driven design process.
3.	Critically evaluate and integrate contemporary theoretical, historical, design, functional, tectonic, environmental, social and behavioural knowledge to address complex design briefs.
4.	Communicate design strategies, processes and resolution using relevant media, tools and techniques to exhibition quality.
5.	Reflect, revise and refine own architectural design propositions in response to expert and peer critique.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Return Brief (750-1000 words)	10%	3,5
2.	Design Project Part 1 (1000-1500 words, 1-2 x A1 sheet)	20%	1,2,3,4
3.	Design Project Part 2 (5-6 x A1 sheets)	40%	1,2,3,4,5
4.	Design Project - Technical (1000-1500 words, 3 x A1 sheets)	30%	1,2,3,4,5
5.	Participation in class to engage in class discussion, peer review and feedback sessions (at least 80%) (Hurdle)	P/F	1,2,3,4,5

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2027	Semester 1	Internal	CDU Waterfront Darwin	OLR	View
2027	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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