📖Program Curriculum
ARPL7001 Advanced Digital Applications (semester 1, 9 credits)
This course is an introduction to specialised computer applications appropriate to architecture, e.g. desktop publishing, programmes for specialised technical analysis, programmes for specialised research, professional practice, etc.
ARPL7002 Simulated Office Practice (semester 1, 45 credits)
In this course students must apply the principles of professional practice in the context of a functioning simulated office: topics include: forming and establishing business associations: office organisation and management; marketing; business plans and feasibility studies; design and working drawings; schedules and related contract documents; the tender process; community facilitation and training; appropriate communication techniques and computer applications; site meetings and instructions; final accounts.
ARPL7003 Architectural Design and Discourse (full, 90 credits)
This course is a supervised, integrated research and design on an independently motivated topic approved by the Senate. The topic is required to include research design and technical components.
ARPL7041 Professional Practice (semester 1, 36 credits)
This course focuses on managing medium to large-scale complex building projects, from inception to completion. It includes appropriate contracts, managing community based projects in a developmental context, the implications of information technology and globalisation on architectural practice, introduction to marketing, introduction to project management and sub-contracting, laws of arbitration and of sectional title and their application. It also focuses on the law in relation to architectural practice: environment; conservation; heritage, general principles of contract, company law and partnership, tax law, protection of property rights and professional responsibilities.
