Program Schedule
For information on the structure of the program and courses taught, please refer to the
UNSW Online Handbook.
Key Areas of Study
Lectures and practical sessions cover theoretical knowledge in the following areas:
- Architectural Design
- Architectural Communications
- Architectural History and Theory
- Architectural Technology
- Architectural Practice
Progression through the program is by years, each comprising two semester-long
design studios and their corresponding co-requisites. These design studios and
co-requisites may be taken in either order in any one year to facilitate mid-year
entry to the program where required. However, admission to each year is subject to
the successful completion of the preceding design stages and a majority of their
co requisite courses, except where approval has been given by the Program Head.
Architectural Design
Architectural design is concerned with developing holistic approaches and strategies
for responding to human needs, the natural environment and technical aspects of the
built environment. This is achieved through a series of studio-based design projects
and assignments, integrated across the history and theory, technology and communication
specialisations.
Architectural Communication
Architectural communication is concerned with developing a broad range of communication
skills. These include academic and research practices, social and collaborative practices,
and discipline-specific oral, graphic and computing communication skill, which are needed
for the visualisation and representation of design ideas and artifacts.
Architectural History and Theory
Architectural history and theory is made up of two components. The first is concerned with
developing a working knowledge of ideas and practices, which, at different times and in
different places, have influenced the design and use of buildings and built environments.
The second component is concerned with developing conceptual and theoretical knowledge and
skills, which are useful for design thinking and practice.
Architectural Technology
Architectural technology is concerned with studying and developing a working knowledge of
the structural, constructional and environmental systems, processes, components and materials
integral to the design of buildings and built environments.
Architectural Practice
Architectural practice consists of a number of study areas. It develops knowledge and skills
in research methods and practices necessary for study within the architectural program, and
for further academic and postgraduate studies. It also covers issues such as law and ethics of
architectural practice and the profession.
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