Bachelor of Design (Architecture)
2020 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2020 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Bachelor of Design (Architecture) |
| Course Map | If you started your course before 2020, please refer to the plan your study page or contact a Student Adviser |
| Campus | Offered at Waterfront (Geelong) |
| Cloud Campus | No |
| Duration | 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS course code | 001835D Waterfront (Geelong) |
| Deakin course code | S342 |
| Approval status | This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework. |
| Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7. |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Indicative student workload
- Professional recognition
- Career opportunities
- Participation requirements
- Mandatory student checks
- Fees and charges
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Work experience
- Other learning experiences
Course overview
Understand the built environment, ecosystem and community to create meaningful and sustainable designs for everything from houses to skyscrapers – anywhere in the world.
With an eye for detail and a love of drawing, you’ll harness creativity with urban planning to make an impact with your designs.
Want to gain practical experience so that you’re work ready by the time you graduate?
Discover architectural ideas through cutting-edge content and research with a global perspective. You’ll gain practical knowledge studying real-world projects in a studio environment and develop your ability to generate, analyse and communicate your own ideas.
The course integrates multiple creative and technical fields, as well as skill sets that examine and shape the places we inhabit, through all building types, spaces and locations.
Your learning space will be second to none, with Deakin’s extensive a+b studio open 24/7 allowing you an open plan space to work collaboratively and develop your projects.
You will also have access to our brand-new workshop that offers you a place to fabricate models and experiment with technology, materials and processes. The workshop is fully equipped with 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC routers and traditional tools and machinery.
While producing design concepts, you’ll explore:
- architectural history and philosophy
- building science and the environment
- construction technologies
- computer-aided modelling
- drawing
- model making
- digital fabrications.
You’ll also work closely with construction management students – a collaboration akin to working in the real world, so your learning experience stands out to potential employers.
Units in the course may include assessment hurdle requirements.
Indicative student workload
You can expect to engage in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include classes, seminars, workshops, site visits and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.
Professional recognition
Undergoing regular and rigorous review processes carried out by external professional bodies means that this course maintains its quality and industry relevance.
This course also forms step one of a five year program comprising the three year Bachelor of Design (Architecture) followed by the two year Master of Architecture.
When the five year program has been successfully completed you have an accredited academic qualification and on your way to becoming a registered architect with the ARVB Architects Registration Board of Victoria.
Validated and recognised by the Board of Architects Malaysia (Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia) this course is included on their List of Recognised Architectural Programmes.
Career opportunities
Deakin architecture graduates work across the globe, from the UK, Berlin and Oslo to China, Dubai and the US. Our graduates have pursued the following roles:
- 3D architectural modeller
- architectural consultant or designer
- building designer
- building project manager
- design coordinator
- quantity surveyor
- structural drafter.
Once you’ve completed further studies in a Master of Architecture and have gained your registration to practice, you can pursue a career as a practising architect and work in private architectural practices, government organisations, property development, or other building and design fields.
Participation requirements
Elective units may be selected that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.
Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. Click here for more information.
Mandatory student checks
Any unit which contains work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, Working with Children Check or other check.
Fees and charges
Fees and charges vary depending on your course, your fee category and the year you started. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes | Course Learning Outcomes |
| Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities | Synthesise knowledge of architecture history, theory, technology and practice to design, develop and manage architecture projects, demonstrating initiative and judgement for professional practice. Apply technical and theoretical knowledge of architectural design to propose diverse, authentic, alternative, and well-rounded responses that are conceptually and physically sustainable to problems in the contemporary built environment. Integrate the knowledge of language of architecture, its meanings, capacities and implications to demonstrate ability and responsibility as reflective practitioners, in making decisions to define the human landscape. |
| Communication | Communicate clearly, professionally and responsibly in a variety of contexts using oral, visual, digital, graphic and interpersonal communication modes to inform, motivate and persuade specialist and non-specialist audiences about architectural ideas and designs. Imagine, conceive and represent ideas using the language of architecture, its codes and conventions to reflect on possibilities, the implications of hypothetical designs and its applications. |
| Digital literacy | Apply knowledge of relevant technological tools, methodologies and techniques to locate, collect, analyse, interpret and synthesise complex information.Use architecture theory and practice to analyse, evaluate, produce and disseminate design responses using techniques and technology ethically and responsibly in a digital world. |
| Critical thinking | Use critical thinking to analyse and provide a rational, reflective and socially responsible response to architectural problems at different scales and complexities in a variety of contexts. Examine causes and consequences of different morphologies to appreciate their capacities and opportunities in order to reproduce, manipulate, and identify conventional and alternative solutions to architectural problems. |
| Problem solving | Investigate and Identify ill-defined real world environmental, cultural, physical and social architectural problems, explain its significance, causes and consequences, and use a methodical approach to formulate a solution. Make appropriate choices to solve problems in complex and contradictory situations based on knowledge of social, economic, environmental and cultural aspects of architectural design to evolve human landscape. |
| Self-management | Work independently and collaboratively to produce architectural designs and responses in an ethical, responsible and professional manner. Use initiative and judgement to reflect on knowledge and skills, to demonstrate autonomy and capacity to identify opportunities for improving practice. |
| Teamwork | Work as a team to analyse and evaluate complex problems, and share critical, analytical and creative approaches to select best responses to architectural problems. |
| Global citizenship | Integrate subjective and objective stakeholder perspectives in the process of formulating architectural and design responses taking into account economic, cultural, social and ethical values inherent in human landscape. Engage with global trends in contemporary architectural design and urbanism in order to recognise cultural diversity, the need for equity in outcomes and implement high ethical and professional standards. |
Approved by Faculty Board 27 June 2019
Course rules
The course comprises a total of 24 credit points, which must include the following:
- 19 core units (22 credit points)
- 2 elective units
- Completion of SRA010 Safety Induction Program (0-credit point compulsory unit)
- Completion of STP050 Academic Integrity (0-credit point compulsory unit)
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. Click here for more information.
Course structure
Core
Year 1 - Trimester 1
| SRA143 | Art and Society |
| SRC163 | Architecture Communication 01: Drawing |
| SRD163 | Architecture Design Studio 01: Thoughtscapes |
| SRT153 | Building Materials Science |
| SRA010 | Safety Induction Program (0 credit points) |
| STP050 | Academic Integrity (0 credit points) |
Year 1 - Trimester 2
| SRC164 | Architecture Communication 02: Modelling |
| SRD164 | Architecture Design Studio 02: Matterscapes (2 credit points) |
| SRT151 | Construction and Structures 1 |
Year 2 - Trimester 1
| SRA215 | Utopian Ideals in the Modern World |
| SRD263 | Architecture Design Studio 03: Earthscapes |
| SRT251 | Construction and Structures 2 |
plus one elective unit
Year 2 - Trimester 2
| SRA224 | Austral-Asian Architecture |
| SRD264 | Architecture Design Studio 04: Publicscapes (2 credit points) |
| SRT257 | Building Environmental Studies |
Year 3 - Trimester 1
| SRC362 | Architecture Communication 03: Documentation |
| SRD363 | Architecture Design Studio 05: Hybridscapes |
| SRT358 | Building Environmental Services |
| SRA323 | Contemporary Architecture |
Year 3 - Trimester 2
| SRD364 | Architecture Design Studio 06: Superstudio (2 credit points) |
| SRT351 | Construction and Structures 3 |
plus one elective unit
Course structure
Electives
Select from a range of elective units offered across many courses. In some cases you may even be able to choose elective units from a completely different discipline area (subject to meeting unit requirements).
Work experience
You’ll have the opportunity to undertake a discipline-specific industry placement as part of your course. deakin.edu.au/sebe/wil.
Other course information
Course duration - additional information
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.
Further information
Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.
- Contact Student Central
Other learning experiences
You may choose to use one of your elective units to participate in a short-term local or international study program, tour or exchange, many of which will enhance your global architectural awareness and experience. You will also have an opportunity to contribute to the student led, designed and managed end of year curated exhibition - PaperSpace.