Architectural Design Studio (Communication)

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
ARCH 2011
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Course ID
200804
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
12
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Course level
2
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course introduces students to the design of medium-scale buildings through their spatial and material exploration, graphic communication, and speculative exploration through analogue and digital design media. The studio offers opportunities for students to explore design method as a research practice, introducing methodologies to generate architectural propositions. Students will develop knowledge and skills in creative and representational practice, and their application to design project/s of increasing complexity.

  • Project Concept
  • Project Development
  • Project Refinement

Course learning outcomes

  • Evaluate the built environment (ideological, cultural, contextual, spatial, and pragmatic issues) and synthesise this knowledge in the conceptual and schematic design of buildings and environments of increased complexity
  • Analyse and apply design research methodologies in the conceptual and schematic design of buildings and environments of varying levels of complexity
  • Interpret, evaluate, and synthesise a defined project brief requirements into design proposals of increased complexity
  • Analyse and apply analogue and digital graphic representation and modelling knowledge and skills to generate and describe three-dimensional form and spatial experience/atmosphere
  • Analyse and apply narrative-based presentation techniques to articulate a coherent project narrative that integrates is constituent design elements

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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