Architecture Technology: Light and Sound unit (KDA243)

Introduction

Bachelor of Architecture and Built Environments Architecture Technology units focus on establishing key concepts and principles related to the physical facts of architecture and human experience of these facts. At Intermediate level, these units develop focused knowledge and skills at key intersections between materiality and human inhabitation. This unit is part of a suite of four units in the degree core of B.ABE and the Spatial Design practice specialisation in the Bachelor of Design. Architecture Technology: Light and Sound focuses on the use of light and sound in the creation of diverse spatial environments. Through structured activities, field observations and precedent studies you will investigate the physical and experiential properties of light and sound and their interaction with spaces and surfaces. You will be introduced to a variety of analogue and digital methods and techniques for visualising, evaluating and communicating lighting and sound designs. Applying this knowledge to a topic of your own interest, you will undertake a speculative design inquiry exploring the transformational effects of light and sound within a particular spatial context.

Summary

Unit name	Architecture Technology: Light and Sound
Unit code	KDA243
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Architecture and Design
Discipline	Architecture & Design
Coordinator	Doctor Mark Dewsbury
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Articulate the physical properties of sound and light and their relation to surface
• Manipulate sound, light and surface to create diverse spatial experiences
• Use analogue and digital processes to visualise, evaluate and communicate lighting and acoustic designs for spatial environments

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

KDA139 and KDA141

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	12 x weekly on-line digital content including lectures, 12 x weekly 180 minute workshop based tutorials
Assessment	Precedent extraction (20%)|Design (40%)|Workbook (40%)
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.

The University reserves the right to amend or remove courses and unit availabilities, as appropriate.