ARC4031 · Transition architecture studio 1

Overview

The Transition architecture studio 1 is for those entering the three-year Master of Architecture academic program and provides core foundations in architectural design and architectural communications. The unit explores architectural design as a process of investigation, critical observation and experimentation and application in urban contexts while engaging with the three-dimensional and material testing of ideas. Projects will be formulated to introduce key architectural issues such as site, space, context, activity and tectonics. The unit will also develop understanding of two and three-dimensional conventions for representation across a range of media.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

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

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate competence in architectural design;
2. Understand how observation, analysis, experiment and critique apply to the architectural design process;
3. Clearly communicate architectural ideas verbally, graphically and 3-dimensionally;
4. Demonstrate ability to critically analyse and respond to issues inherent in an architectural design project.

Workload

36 hours per week including 9 contact hours plus 27 hours of independent study, or equivalent.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.