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Overview

This introductory studio in the Master of Architecture Program focuses on process. It will help you strengthen your research and design skills through a process of in-depth site analysis, research and conceptual design. As design research is an iterative process wherein potential solutions will elicit more questions and previously unseen … For more content click the Read More button below.

As design research is an iterative process wherein potential solutions will elicit more questions and previously unseen interconnections, you will be expected to focus on relationships and interconnections. Through this interrelated process of design, research, and careful reflection, you will develop a context-appropriate design proposal that combines the requirements of the brief with your own insights and ideas. This will allow you to begin developing the skills required to undertake graduation studio, which asks you to write your own design brief and work through the entire process to deliver a compelling final design.

Conditions for Enrolment

Currently enrolled in program 8143 Master of Architecture

Delivery

Multimodal - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

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Fees

Type	Amount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)	$1038
Domestic Students	$4140
International Students	$5580

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Study Level refers to the academic level of a program, specialisation or course.

Postgraduate

Offering Terms
Depending on the Academic Calendar type, an offering term generally refers to an academic teaching period of between 8-13 weeks in duration.

Term 1

Campus

Sydney

Academic Calendar

Field of Education

040101 Architecture

Architectural Design Studio 1

ARCH7111

6 Units of Credit