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ARCH4108: Industry and Community Project Unit A
2025 unit information
In this unit students work in interdisciplinary teams on a complex real-world problem identified by industry, community and government organisations. Working within a design thinking and entrepreneurship framework, groups research and develop unique solutions to the problem, leveraging their project work and aligned capability and networking activities to develop their professional identity. This experience equips students with an agile mindset and skills that will assist them to successfully navigate dynamic future career paths. See the ICPU website for further information here: https://www.sydney.edu.au/students/industry-and-community-projects/4000-level-projects.html.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Design Lab |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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ARCH4109 |
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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Depth of knowledge in at least one discipline (major) |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Demonstrate how analytical skills and knowledge acquired from discipline-based study may be applied to develop a deep understanding of the complex problem
- LO2. Develop proficiency in collaboration with peers from diverse disciplinary backgrounds
- LO3. Demonstrate advanced skills to critically analyse complex problems and co-design a feasible project with consideration to the needs of stakeholders, organisations and society
- LO4. Apply effective communication strategies in professional settings using appropriate media
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.
| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Intensive January - February 2024
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney | |
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Intensive June - July 2024
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive February 2025
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Intensive June - July 2025
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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
Additional advice
Enrolment is a two-step process, which includes project registration to an individual project further to enrolment in this unit. Registration must be completed before the project start date and is subject to availability. Enrolment is contingent on the submission of a Deed poll.
