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ARC3501 · Advanced studies in architecture A
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 3Department of Architecture
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
This unit introduces aspects of architectural production. This unit covers architectural production in relation to a range of historical, theoretical, material and speculative domains addressing diverse social, cultural, technological, and communicative aspects of architecture. Explorations will incorporate various methodologies and points of view. The unit will help you develop analytical methods for understanding and contributing to the evolving built environment.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Caulfield | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Caulfield | Summer semester B | Some activities have a choice of on-campus or online teaching activities in a block period (FLX-BLK) |
| Caulfield | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Folio | Portfolio | 100% | — |
100% in-semester assessment
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
corequisite
- OHS1000 — Introduction to art and design health and safety
Learning outcomes
- Identify and describe aspects of architectural production;
- Research and analyse architectural production and use knowledge to support understanding of architecture;
- Locate architectural production in relation to relevant contexts;
- Work in teams to communicate developments in architectural production;
- Explore the development and implications of architectural production;
- Reflectively engage in lifelong learning about diverse aspects of architecture.
Workload
12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study, or equivalent.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Studio activities | 36 hours |
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