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MARC5000: Induction Studio
2025 unit information
The Induction Studio sets the foundation for an understanding of the various dimensions of architectural design. In response to a studio brief, students apply and develop skills in architectural processes: from research, brief, site and precedent analysis to conceptual and schematic design, from technical resolution through to the documentation related to planning applications and construction. The studio thus provides a basis for the development of design, communication, and technical skills across the key phases of architectural design, whilst remaining attentive to the regulatory frameworks, and deeper cultural and historical contexts in which architectural practice is situated. Students engage in lectures, tutorials and exercises and apply skills and extend competencies developed in undergraduate contexts. The Induction Studio also introduces students to the Master of Architecture degree and its structure, processes and protocols.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Architecture |
| Credit points | 12 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Be able to identify and evaluate principles of project planning and relevance of building codes, standards and planning controls informing an architectural project.
- LO2. Be able to explain the purpose and process of generating a return brief and prepare coherent design options in response to a project brief
- LO3. Be able to formulate a conceptual and preliminary architectural design as a coherent response to feasibility assessments, site, cultural, contextual, economic factors, and planning requirements.
- LO4. Be able to formulate a detailed design solution informed by coherent formal, spatial, materials and construction systems selection.
- LO5. Be able to prepare and present a detailed design solution through accurate documentation for discussion and approval from relevant stakeholders including clients, consultants, and suppliers.
- LO6. Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the significance of Country and reciprocal relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples across architectural services, engagement processes and how these inform architectural design.
- LO7. Be able to produce sensible design solutions informed by a critical evaluation and continued engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown / Darlington, Sydney | |
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown / Darlington, Sydney |
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