Postgraduate CUR-MAA404-2023
Advanced Architectural Systems Research Applications
Undertake a research assignment into a digital, technological or environmental architectural system.Expand your analytical research method tool kit. Go out into the real work and conduct fieldwork. Transcribe all your findings into a critical review.
$2,921 $3,171
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
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Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 27 Nov 2023
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Subject details
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- apply skills and methods in analytical research appropriate to the discipline of architecture and/or the built environment, including international references
- apply methods and digital fabrication tools to a nominated project to analyse systems and inform design decisions
- synthesise findings and document outcomes in a critical review of a research project
- use multiple modes of communication to illustrate methods of rigorous evaluation and testing of the nominated project
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- Introduction to Parametric Design
- Precedent Studies
- Points & Lines
- Curves & Functions
- Curvature & Surface Geometry
- Carrier Surfaces & Components
- Plugins and FAB Tools
- FAB Tools and usability
- Digital Fabrication
- Questions and Answers
- Portfolio Preparation
No eligibility requirements
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Audio video equipment required.
- Other requirements - Access to the Internet. Admission to degree may be required.
This subject was previously known as Architectural Systems Research Topics.
Students will develop research skills focused on digital, technological or environmental architectural systems through a nominated research project. Students will conduct an in-depth exploration and analysis, employing digital fabrication and making techniques to explore advanced architectural systems. Using skills and knowledge’s relating to their understanding of digital and/or physical application, students will produce an outcome that is applicable to defined environments and communities. Students will be expected to demonstrate technical and architectural language proficiency related to the selected focus of the research. There will be a fieldwork component, the nature of which is dependent upon the focus of the research.
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- Project Research Analysis Report (30%)
- Project Synthesis Report (40%)
- Reflective Report (30%)
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