Enabling Skills and Research Practice - BENV1080

Faculty: Built Environment

School: Architecture Program

Course Outline: Built Environment

Campus: Sydney

Career: Undergraduate

Units of Credit: 6

EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)

Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 4

Enrolment Requirements:

Currently enrolled in program 3261 Architectural Studies or 3267 Architecture Computing or Civil Engineering with Architecture 3624

CSS Contribution Charge: 2 (more info)

Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule

Further Information: See Class Timetable

Description

An introduction to a broad set of enabling skills and knowledge that support both the learning and practice of architecture and other related disciplines. Techniques covered include: sketching & measured drawing; observation & recording techniques; computer literacy & use of application software; library & research skills; academic writing & referencing; critical thinking & argumentation; and verbal communication & presentation. Weekly lectures introduce appropriate techniques complemented by tutorials where those are applied. Learning is enhanced and assessed through project work.