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ARC4501 · Advanced architecture studies 1
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 4Department of Architecture
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
This unit examines issues in 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. Investigations will incorporate various methodologies and points of view. The unit will 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 | Winter semester | 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% | — |
| 2 | Single project / Folio | Project | 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 diverse aspects of architectural production;
- Research and analyse architectural production and use knowledge to advance understanding of architecture;
- Locate architectural production in relation to a variety of relevant contexts with recognition of interconnections and influences shaping practices and approaches;
- Work in teams to effectively communicate, debate and advocate for developments in architectural production;
- Explore the development and implications of architectural production and the potentials to support change;
- 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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