Architecture

Courses offered by the Department of Built Environment appeal to creative people with an interest in improving living conditions, urban developments, construction and environmentally friendly design.

ARCHITECTURE

This course covers the design of buildings, the technical aspects of building construction, how architecture relates to people and how they live, and the communication of architectural ideas. Students may use the knowledge gained in this course to seek employment within the architectural profession or building industry or continue study to complete the Master of Architecture and meet the requirements for registration as an architect.

CRICOS CODE: 087939G

Stage 1 Course Structure - with Credit for Recognised Learning

Students to complete 4 required units before progressing to Stage 2:

ARW01S1 Academic Research and WritingDES01S1 Design Skills IDC01S1 Introduction to Design ComputingIMT01S1 Information and Media Technologies

Note: must enrol in 4 units in your first study period.

Stage 1 Course Structure

Students to complete 8 units (7 required + 1 elective)

Study Period 1ARW01S1 Academic Research and WritingDES01S1 Design Skills IDC01S1 Introduction to Design ComputingIMT01S1 Information and Media Technologies

Study Period 2EMT01S1 Essential MathematicsACS01S1 Academic Communication Skills (pre-req for this unit: ARW01S1)MCC01S1 Media Culture and Communications
+ 1 elective from the following list:MGT01S1 ManagementMKT01S1 MarketingPMG01S1 Project Management

LIST OF OTHER ELECTIVES THAT MAY BE CHOSEN IF REQUESTED

Students to make an appointment with the Program Coordinator to gain approval.
ACC01S1 AccountingCHE01S1 ChemistryECN01S1 EconomicsPHY01S1 PhysicsPRG01S1 ProgrammingTMT01S1 Technical Mathematics (pre-req for this unit: EMT01S1)HBI01S1 Human Biology

Stage 2 February Intake - Course Structure (12 months) Stage 2 July Intake - Course Structure (8 months)

Stage 2 Course Structure if starting Stage 2 in February

Students to complete 8 core units

Trimester 1 (Feb)APCOMSB Academic and Professional Communications (only available in Trimesters 1 & 2)ARCD1017 Architecture Design 1 (pre-requisite for ARCD1015) (only available in Trimesters 1 & 2)GRCOM1 Graphic Communication I (pre-requisite for GRCOM2) (only available in Trimesters 1 & 2)
Trimester 2 (July)ARCD1003 Understanding Architecture (only available in Trimester 2 & 3)ARCD1015 Architecture Design 2 (only available in Trimester 2 & 3)GRCOM2 Graphic Communication II (only available in Trimester 2 & 3)

Trimester 3 (Oct)TDES Technology of Design (available in all 3 Trimesters)CSUB Cities and Suburbs (only available in Trimester 2 & 3)

Stage 2 Course Structure if starting Stage 2 in July

Students to complete 8 core units

Trimester 2 (July)APCOMSB Academic and Professional Communications (only available in Trimesters 1 & 2)ARCD1017 Architecture Design 1 (pre-requisite for ARCD1015) (only available in Trimesters 1 & 2)GRCOM1 Graphic Communication I (pre-requisite for GRCOM2) (only available in Trimesters 1 & 2)TDES Technology of Design (available in all 3 Trimesters)

Trimester 3 (Oct)ARCD1003 Understanding Architecture (only available in Trimester 2 & 3)ARCD1015 Architecture Design 2 (only available in Trimester 2 & 3)GRCOM2 Graphic Communication II (only available in Trimester 2 & 3)CSUB Cities and Suburbs (only available in Trimester 2 & 3)

Enrolment Information

For Stage I and 2 enrolment information and deadlines, please click here.

Unit Materials

College taught unit materials will be made available to you on the College's Student Portal under Moodle as soon as you enrol.

Booklists

The required textbooks and unit materials will be listed in the Unit Outlines once you have enrolled.

Any questions?

If you require more information about the course, please make an appointment with the Program Coordinator - Humanities by contacting the College Reception either in person or by calling 9266 4888.

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