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ARCH9040: General Elective 2
2024 unit information
This elective allows an individual to pursue an agreed topic with a member of academic staff, or for a group of students to pursue a topic proposed by a member of academic staff in a formal learning environment. For individual study arrangements this is an opportunity to develop independent study skills. The unit is undertaken with an agreement between the student and a supervisor on a topic related to the supervisor's expertise. The student will meet with the supervisor regularly to discuss progress. For group study arrangements the unit of study is available to engage in a topic that is organised by a member of academic staff. This allows a member of staff to teach a topic of special interest or for a visiting academic to teach a subject related to their specialty. Students will participate in lectures, tutorials, or other activities as needed to pursue the elective topic. Students will develop an understanding of a special topic through reports, projects, and/or tutorial exercises.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Architecture
| Code | ARCH9040 |
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| Academic unit | Architecture |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Independently research issues relating to the project; critically analyse and evaluate the information gathered and strategically integrate it to formulate original architectural tactics; and thus demonstrate advanced Information, literacy, learning and research skills.
- LO2. Document the application of technical skills and specialist knowledge through a review of current knowledge, its critical evaluation and your own findings and conclusions; consider options and make decisions based on an evaluation of suitability, assembly and detail of construction systems, elements, materials and components.
- LO3. Use a variety of media to document and precisely represent your work so that it clearly communicates central ideas of your project to academic, professional and general audiences; this is to include your methodology and investigative processes.
- LO4. Develop design strategies, that are based on a critical understanding of the studio themes; and demonstrate advanced knowledge, creativity and professionalism by addressing the needs of potential users.
- LO5. Critically draw upon relevant historical, contemporary, theoretical, social and political knowledge when thinking through ideas and issues to cultivate a critical and independent approach and demonstrate a thorough understanding of related issues.
- LO6. Understand aspects of the planning, development and construction process, and your roles as members of the architectural profession.
Unit availability
This section lists the session, attendance modes and locations the unit is available in. There is a unit outline for each of the unit availabilities, which gives you information about the unit including assessment details and a schedule of weekly activities.
The outline is published 2 weeks before the first day of teaching. You can look at previous outlines for a guide to the details of a unit.
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Semester 1 2024
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive February 2024
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Semester 2 2024
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Intensive December 2024
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Intensive July 2024
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Intensive November 2024
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Modes of attendance (MoA)
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Important enrolment information
Departmental permission requirements
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