BA-ARC · Swinburne University of Technology · Bachelor degree
Bachelor of Design (Architecture)
Design
- Minimum ATAR
- 75
- Full time
- 3 years
- Part time
- —
- Credit points
- 300
- Campus
- Hawthorn
- Mode
- On campus
Overview
Architecture shapes the ways we live and connect. In our Bachelor of Design (Architecture), you'll study design, construction, cultural contexts, and more – all under the guidance of world-renowned academics. Get more than just theory, gain the hands-on experience the industry desires. Design, create, and make in our ProtoLAB with 3D printers, laser cutters, robots, and more.
Bachelor of Design (Architecture) involves 3 years study in building design and construction within diverse cultural contexts. Industry experience guaranteed.
First-year units
Level 1 units every student in this course takes or chooses from.
- ARC10003Contexts of Architectural HistoryThis unit provides students with foundational knowledge on the practice of history and how it provides a context for understanding and conceptualising the broader built environment. Students will learn about a range of historical contexts a…
- DDD10006Introductory Design StudioThe unit introduces students to fundamental approaches to generating form and to the principles which inform design decisions. Students work across two-dimensional and three-dimensional representation methods, using a range of materials and…
- DIA10001Construction 1: Building Systems and MaterialsThe unit provides an introduction to a range of structural systems, building materials and construction techniques. It provides a learning experience for students to develop skills to apply structural and construction strategies to the desi…
- DIA10005Interior Architecture CommunicationThis unit aims to introduce students to visual communication through sketching, photography, 2D and 3D drawing using art and architectural precedents. It provide student with basic skills of orthographic (hardline), axonometric and perspect…
- ARC10001Architectural Design Studio 1 (Communication)Students will develop a broad understanding of medium scale projects, design methods, and appropriate techniques of communication via 2D representation via drafting methods and 3D modelling. Students will apply knowledge of structures and s…
Course structure
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Core units
250 cp- ARC10003Contexts of Architectural History12.5 cp
- DDD10006Introductory Design Studio12.5 cp
- DIA10001Construction 1: Building Systems and Materials12.5 cp
- DIA10005Interior Architecture Communication12.5 cp
- ARC10001Architectural Design Studio 1 (Communication)25 cp
- ARC20003Cross-cultural Contexts12.5 cp
- DIA20003Interior Architecture Digital Documentation 112.5 cp
- ARC20001Architectural Design Studio 2 (Socio-economic Contexts)25 cp
- DIA20001Construction 2: Building Services and Documentation Packages12.5 cp
- ARC20002Architectural Design Studio 3 (Construction)25 cp
- DIA30001Construction 3: Sustainability12.5 cp
- ARC30001Architectural Design Studio 4 (Construction)25 cp
- ARC30003Architectural Communication 212.5 cp
- ARC30002Architectural Design Studio 525 cp
- ARC30004Professional Practice 1: BIM (Building Information Management)12.5 cp
Minors
50 cpCareers
- Building designer
- Building project management
- Design coordination
- 3D architectural modeller
- Structural drafter
- Architectural consultant or designer