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ARCH4109: Industry and Community Project Unit B

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
Academic unit Design Lab
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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None
Corequisites:
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ARCH4108
Prohibitions:
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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. Be self-directed to develop specialised knowledge and expertise in a professional or discipline-based area and demonstrate leadership in this area within the context of the project
  • LO2. Apply rigorous and appropriate methodology to generate insights and propose novel or innovative solutions that may add value for stakeholders, organisations or society
  • LO3. Develop advanced skills to evaluate implementation strategies identifying risk and strategies for mitigation
  • LO4. Master effective and persuasive communication strategies in professional settings using appropriate media
  • LO5. Demonstrate professionalism in collaboration with peers and engagement with external stakeholders

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.

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2024
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2024
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2025
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Outline unavailable
Semester 2 2025
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Outline unavailable
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Outline unavailable
Semester 2 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2021
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Remote
Semester 1 2022
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2022
Normal day Remote
Semester 1 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2023
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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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.