University of Technology SydneyHandbook 2007

11297 Architectural Experience D

6cp
Undergraduate

This subject is one of four that together form the Architectural Practice Electives. Electives A and B examine the way in which the broader industry and social context influences the 'character' and 'form' of architectural practice. Electives C and D examine how the practice of architecture can be better facilitated through an understanding from within the profession context.

Architectural Practice D aims to explore the way in which management systems can be deployed to deliver better professional outcomes. Students investigate management systems available to an architectural practice and assess the suitability of particular systems to the various practice types. Students become aware of the inherent advantages and disadvantages of specific systems, the context within which they exist and the impact they have on the work done within a particular practice type. They research issues such as office administrative procedures, project administration, information resources or organizational structures.

Students can develop individual research projects either in a normative and speculative framework but they must address issues extracted from the workplace. It is therefore mandatory that students undertaking this subject are employed in a registered architectural practice. Student's participation in the subject will be assessed and approved by the subject coordinator at the beginning of the semester.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $889.75
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,370.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Domestic fee-paying students and international students should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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