Undergraduate CUR-BAS115-2021
Architecture Methods 1
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.
$993 $1,243
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% online
Available loans
- HECS-HELP
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Study terms
- 01 Mar 2021
- 30 Aug 2021
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QS RANKING 2021
13
Times Higher Education Ranking 2021
13
Subject details
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- analyse a site through methods of observation and representation with the aid of appropriate communication tools
- apply diagramming, drawing and modelling conventions, including orthographic projection, as methods to investigate and communicate form and space in the built environment
- select, collate and communicate ideas and design processes.
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- Introduction
- Site Analysis
- Techniques of Expression
- Simple Plans, Sections and Elevations
- Composition
- Concept Development
- Analytical Diagrams
- Orthographic Drawing
- Architectural Photography
- Graphic Layouts, Presentation Drawings
- Folio Examples
Equivalent subjects
You cannot enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:
You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or enrol in the following subject(s) to study at the same time or prior to this subject:
CUR-BAS110-Architecture Design 1 ;
Others
Students who have completed BAS110 PRIOR to 2015 are not required to enrol into its co-requisite BAS115 as it was previously counted as double subject. From 2015, BAS110 must be enrolled at same time.
Special requirements
- EquipmentDetails - Access to hardware: webcam, speakers and microphone.
- OtherDetails -
In this studio unit(s) students are required to purchase a number of specific items for hand drawing, sketching and presenting. These supplies will continue to be used and required throughout the course.
This subject informs the architectural design process and explores the importance of visualisation of concepts, sketch design and developed design by an introduction to hand-drawn sketching, diagramming, photography, orthographic projection and modelling techniques and applications. Work integrated learning is engaged through developing fundamental design methods and communication in the architectural practice.
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- Presentation 1 (20%)
- Presentation 2 (30%)
- Portfolio (50%)
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Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.