Representing Architecture unit (KDA151)

Launceston

Introduction

This unit develops understanding of key architectural ideas, through formal and spatial analysis of architectural works, and the development of core skills for visual representation, via physical and virtual modelling and production of two- and three-dimensional architectural projections. Students focus on the relationships between architectural concepts, works of architecture, and representational methods. Assessment tasks emphasise observable processes and the ability to visually and orally convey architectural ideas. 

Summary

Unit name	Representing Architecture
Unit code	KDA151
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Architecture and Design
Discipline	Architecture & Design
Coordinator	Associate Professor David Beynon
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Launceston	Semester 1

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	22/02/2027	16/03/2027	19/04/2027	13/06/2027

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Learning Outcomes

• Analyse works of architecture to understand the correlations between architectural ideas and representation
• Develop skills in physical and virtual techniques of architectural representation
• Apply appropriate methods of representation to convey understanding of architectural ideas.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
040199	$1,235.00	$1,235.00	not applicable

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	12 x weekly 60-minute lectorials, 12 x weekly 120-minute workshops
Assessment	Physical Documentation (30%)|Contextual Analysis/Expression (35%)|Manual/Digital Analysis (35%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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