UNSW Handbook Course - Architectural Design Strategies

Architectural Design Strategies - ARCH7307


	Faculty: Built Environment
	School: Architecture Program
	Course Outline: http://www.fbe.unsw.edu.au/futurestudents/PGCoursework/MArch/
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Postgraduate
	Units of Credit: 6
	EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
	Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 2
	CSS Contribution Charge:Band 2 (more info)
	Tuition Fee:See Tuition Fee Schedule
	Further Information: See Class Timetable

Description

The course focuses on the recent history and application of design conceptualisation and problem-solving strategies. It reviews architectural design research, design formulation, design thinking and attitudes, strengths and weaknesses of design methods, the use of precedents, problem-solving techniques, conceptual blockages and breakouts, strategies for small-scale and large-scale design tasks, strategies for simple and complex design tasks, design feedback, design reporting, and offers case studies of design strategies by significant architects and designers. Also raised are issues and strategies associated with the new field of 'non-design'. Assessment by essay and design study. Course may be offered in compact mode, including weekends.

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