Development and Design Studio

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
ARCH 2019
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Course ID
205212
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Adelaide University
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

To provide students with practical experience of the property development process in order to broaden their appreciation of the need for town planning regulation and to develop their understanding of the developer's perspectives on the planning and development interface.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the private sector property development industry
  • Carry out a detailed appraisal of a development site describing its characterisation, location and planning status
  • Access diverse information sources, synthesise material, present relevant information and use information appropriately to enable the achievement of aims and desired outcomes
  • Formulate a market appraisal for a site which assesses the underlying drivers of demand and supply
  • Demonstrate an understanding of basic building construction techniques used in Australia
  • Utilise computer software to undertake a range of analytical approaches to development projects and be able to undertake sensitivity testing and risk analysis

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed ARCH2046 Development and Design Studio at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

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Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

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Assessment

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