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Enter an industry where initiative, creativity and critical awareness are valued. Explore how architecture relates to culture and daily life. Study building design and construction, and express architectural ideas via reports, models and multimedia.

Bachelor of Applied Science (Architectural Science)

Study 4 core subjects in architecture design, methods, and technology—and get entry and credit in Curtin’s Bachelor Degree. Explore connections between architecture and everyday life. Be introduced to international standards and indigenous perspectives.

Undergraduate Certificate in Architecture

Study the interior design and construction of diverse spaces, plus the re-use of buildings. You’ll explore lighting, ventilation, acoustics and furniture in theory and in practice. Graduates are professionally recognised by key design institutions.

Bachelor of Applied Science (Interior Architecture)

Advance your studies in architectural history, theory, research, management, law and professional practice. Study design projects and analyse urban design and place making. An individual dissertation in architectural design is required.

Master of Architecture

Sustainability and Structures in Architecture

Architecture and Interior Architecture Methods 1B - Digital Literacy

Architecture and Interior Architecture Methods 1A - Analogue Literacy

Architectural Science in Context

Reading Architecture Globally

Architectural Systems and Research Methods

Architecture and Culture Research Applications

Advanced Architectural Systems Research Applications

Architectural Thesis Project

Architecture and Culture Research Topics and Methods

Discover the intricacies and challenges of creating a representation of space, form and structure. Use techniques including rendering, digital collage and hand-drawing. Put your design process into practice with Work Integrated Learning.

Build on your understanding of the primary architectural components: space, form, structure and materials. Engage in a reflective and iterative design process to create a new living space that reflects your ideas and complements its surroundings.

Architecture and Interior Architecture Design Studio 1 - Small Structures

Dig deep into the rich architectural history of the ancient world to the 20th century. Use research to question and analyse. Unveil the cultural, social and political features that characterise a structure and symbolise urban open space assets.

Architectural Histories of Illusion, Power and Imagination

Begin your exploration of architectural design methods. Learn how to develop concepts, then visualise them on page and on screen. Get a snapshot of photography’s role in the field of architecture. Start drafting your career in architecture here.

Secure advanced visual, oral and written techniques to articulate design ideas. Use strategies and methods to transform concepts into firm design proposals. Draw on your prior study and use design presentation and communications skills in real settings. 

Architecture Methods 6

Draw on themes inspiring the meaning, expression and symbol of architectural design that defines how people live, work and play.
Delve into theories, texts and examples of global and national works. Visit sites and document your observations.

Explore the bond between the built, natural and human environment in design. Learn the relationship between structure and technology. Uncover how floor and wall structures and materials impact and transform heating, lighting and acoustic function.

Gain an overview of the influences of modern, post-modern and post-structuralist intellectual movements on architecture. Consider and critique the cultural, historic, social, political and philosophical ties that inspired urban environment design. 

Twentieth and Twenty-First Century Architectural Theories

Identify suitable construction, environmental and management systems for low-rise, medium-sized clear span builds. Collect and integrate data to assess best fit. Design documents for moderate-scale rise and density construction. 

Environmental and Building Systems in Architecture

Design your future in architecture. Think about the form and function of design. Explain design methods versus intent and consider diversity. Draw on your prior study of medium-scale, urban fringe public buildings in real and simulated settings

Architecture Design Studio 3A - Multi Residential

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