ARCH71-132: Creative Design Studio: Material

Description

This subject explores material and detail in relation to the design process. Students interrogate a small-scale urban plot and are given a design brief with functional programs. The studio will develop and extend design thinking related to human scale, ergonomics, materiality, and craft. Processes will be explored and refined through research and prototyping. A design drawing and model-making skills discovery course is integrated into the subject.

Subject details

Type:	Postgraduate Subject
Code:	ARCH71-132
EFTSL:	0.125
Faculty:	Faculty of Society and Design
Semesters offered:	September 2024 [Standard Offering]
Credit:	10
Study areas:	Architecture
Subject fees:	Commencing in 2023: $5,140.00 Commencing in 2024: $5,250.00 Commencing in 2025: $5,360.00 Commencing in 2023: $5,540.00 Commencing in 2024: $5,880.00 Commencing in 2025: $6,150.00

Learning outcomes

Demonstrate critical analysis and research skills.
Apply critical and creative design thinking in developing a conceptual idea in relation to spatial, material and detail refinement.
Experiment, test and prototype ideas with judgement using a variety of media and methods.
Consolidate design concepts through verbal presentation skills combining 2D and 3D communication techniques.
Work collaboratively and contribute constructively to a team environment.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:	Nil
Assumed knowledge:	Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
Restrictions:	This subject is not available to Study Abroad Students This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure.

Requisites:

Nil

Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Restrictions:

This subject is not available to

Study Abroad Students

This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure.

Subject outlines

Subject dates

September 2024

Standard Offering
Enrolment opens:	14/07/2024
Semester start:	09/09/2024
Subject start:	09/09/2024
Cancellation 1:	23/09/2024
Cancellation 2:	30/09/2024
Last enrolment:	22/09/2024
Withdraw - Financial:	05/10/2024
Withdraw - Academic:	26/10/2024
Teaching census:	04/10/2024

Standard Offering
Enrolment opens:	14/07/2024
Semester start:	09/09/2024
Subject start:	09/09/2024
Cancellation 1:	23/09/2024
Cancellation 2:	30/09/2024
Last enrolment:	22/09/2024
Withdraw - Financial:	05/10/2024
Withdraw - Academic:	26/10/2024
Teaching census:	04/10/2024