Architectural Documentation and Detailing
UndergraduateCUR-BAS2402025
Absorb the ideas that dictate the design, build and life cycle of small scale architecture projects. Cement the bond between design and structure. Survey construction methods, structural principles and the materials supporting small builds.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 24 Aug 2025
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start dates
- 3 Mar 2025,
- 1 Sept 2025
- Price from
- $1,286
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Architectural Documentation and Detailing
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- collect and analyse information relevant to structure and tectonics of an small scale architecture building
- integrate knowledge of construction, materials and structure into the design of an architectural project
- use appropriate methods to communicate knowledge of construction, materials and structure in the design of an architectural project.
- Why is Making Important
- How do you make Floors
- How do you make Walls
- How do you make Doors Windows and Openings
- How do you make Roofs
- Making Building Safe: Codes and Standards
- How do you make Stairs and Ramps
- Making Sure Buildings Stand Up: Structural Engineering for Architects Part 1
- Making Sure Buildings Don’t Fall Down: Structural Engineering for Architects Part 2
- Making Buildings Works: Services in small-scale buildings
- Making Better: Construction Waster and Life Cycle Analysis
This subject was previously known as Architectural Technology and Making
This subject explores the notion of architecture and making by focusing on the relationship of methods of construction, integration of structural principles and selection of materials in the design, documentation and detailing process of small scale architecture. Work integrated learning is incorporated through integration and application of construction knowledge and design documentation.
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- Drawing Set and Sketches (40%)
- Drawing Set and Model and Sketches (60%)
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- CUR-BAS-DEG-2025 - Bachelor of Applied Science (Architectural Science)
Elective
- CUR-IND-DEG-2025 - Bachelor of Interior Design
- CUR-IAH-DEG-2025 - Bachelor of Applied Science (Interior Architecture) (Honours)
- CUR-FAST-DEG-2025 - Fast track your Curtin on campus study
Prior study
You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:
Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s).
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Access to hardware: webcam, speakers and microphone.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Bachelor of Applied Science (Architectural Science)
UndergraduateCUR-BAS-DEG
UndergraduateCUR-IND-DEG
Bachelor of Applied Science (Interior Architecture) (Honours)
UndergraduateCUR-IAH-DEG
Fast track your Curtin on campus study
UndergraduateCUR-FAST-DEG