Bachelor of Architectural Technology

Material Science and Sustainability introduces students to the properties and performance of building structures, materials, systems and products in various geographical contexts. The importance of environmentally sustainable options and the circular economy are explored and recognised as fundamental pillars in any building project. Additionally, students investigate innovative uses of technology to improve building performance. New and emerging materials are researched and their tectonic potential for the built environment is anticipated and proposed.

Assessment Tasks: Presentation, 3D Model, coding process, renders computer model

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

Theories of Space and Place explores challenges and methodologies relevant to the design of residential environments in the 21st century. Students explore how the study of human behaviour in the built environment contributes to the research, conceptualisation and delivery of a residential design solution. Students apply their learning to develop a design proposal that addresses the relationship of ‘home’ to a broader sociopolitical and cultural context.

Assessment Tasks: Poster, report, presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

In this subject, students develop skills to use industry leading 3D modelling and documentation software to create a design proposal for a physical environment. They will be introduced to strategic and efficient modelling processes for construction documentation to effectively communicate requirements for a nominated brief. Adherence to Australian regulatory code standards is emphasised for the preparation of a documentation set to industry standards.

Pre-requisite: DDW100 Design Drawing

Assessment Tasks: Test, 3D Computer Model, Report, Working File

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

Computational architecture is a method of partnering with computer software to advance a building design in creative and efficient ways. This subject introduces students to 3D computer modelling software with parametric functions. Students create parametric 3D computer models in response to a design challenge, using a variety of design methods including coding. Students reflect on why computer-generated modelling is used for a range of design solutions.

Assessment Tasks: Report, 3D Model, storyboard

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

Problem-based learning (PBL) builds students’ capacity to become increasingly proficient at addressing complex design problems with creative confidence. Students enhance their design thinking skills and mindsets to deal with the natural uncertainty of complex problems in this subject. They acquire the confidence to iteratively reframe these problems and take risks to create novel evidence-based solutions while preserving ambiguity throughout the process. Students acquire the necessary skills by engaging actively, independently and in collaborative multidisciplinary teams with complex social and meaningful problems. Learning happens by living the process, witnessing their peers’ progress and reflecting on their own experience while supported with academic learning resources.

Assessment Tasks: Report, Individual Reflection, Self and Peer Evaluation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online, Intensive

Pre-requisite: IDC302A Systems and Documentation 2: Commercial

Assessment Tasks: Presentation, Computer Model

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

Architectural Studio 2 consolidates the student learning from the subjects typically studied in the second year. By engaging in a dynamic studio project, students synthesise their knowledge of material science, engineering services and parametric computer modelling to devise original architectural solutions. Students apply their design process skills to develop innovative exterior façade design and detailing in relation to interior layout requirements. The building design outcomes address sustainable energy efficiency goals and entice human interaction.

Pre-requisite: IDC302A Systems and Documentation 2: Commercial

Assessment Tasks: Computer Model and Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

Social Enterprise is an exciting theoretically-based subject that is driven by the desire to create positive change through entrepreneurial activities. These activities harness design thinking and problem-solving processes in the realisation of pragmatic, viable project proposals from initiation to client presentation. By providing students with a framework to understand business model generation and the skills to source, evaluate, and measure opportunities through systematic research and competitor analysis, Social Enterprise empowers students to conceptualise, develop and propose new ventures and products that focus primarily upon social change for good. In addition, this subject will help students understand and address the practical challenges of working within this environment; to analyse different entrepreneurial business strategies, to explore diverse funding strategies, as well as incorporate theoretical discussions on major trends and issues in the social economy. Social Enterprise enables students to appreciate the power of creativity in problem-solving and the importance of the designer’s role in making a difference and precipitating change.

Assessment Tasks: Report, Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online, Intensive

In this subject, students gain a fundamental understanding of Building Information Modelling (BIM) methods and software for building design and performance. Students interrogate a ‘digital twin’ computer model to foster efficiencies and safety for design, construction and the ongoing lifecycle of a physical building. Students appraise BIM digital methods according to how effective they could be for supporting a circular economy, which promotes the reuse of building materials and products for a regenerative future.

Pre-requisite: IDC302A Systems and Documentation 2: Commercial and ARC202 The Building as an Organism

Assessment Tasks: Test, presentation, computer model, report, schedule

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject is designed to provide students with professional experience in an area related to their field of study or the career they are working towards. The aim of providing industry specific opportunities is to enable students to develop skills that will enhance their prospects of gaining meaningful employment and building their career for the future. Much of the benefit of work integrated learning comes from observation, practicing under supervision and reflection.

Work Integrated Learning is an excellent way to broaden the students learning environment while they are studying. It allows them to see first-hand how what they are learning in their degree translates into practice, as well as how ‘real world’ practice relates to what they are learning at university. This subject will develop work ready skills and boost students’ employability while they are studying. There are two work integrated learning options available to students:

Option 1: WIL302

Internship Students are offered the opportunity to work within a professional design environment for an extended period of time. It encourages students to build long-term relationships with the design industry and exposes them to the rigour of applied design practice while building their confidence in adapting to new environments. It also provides a context in which to enhance their communication skills and work collaboratively in a professional arena. Students will undertake a series of research tasks, conducting interviews and gathering data in order to understand the key concepts in managing a professional design practice with emphasis placed on the operation of the professional design environment.

Option 2: WIL302B Industry Live Brief

This subject requires students to respond to criteria set within the context of an Industry Live Project. An understanding of research methodologies appropriate to professional practice and the documentation of personal creative investigation will be explored. Students will also further investigate and examine entrepreneurial and commercial opportunities through collaborative work practice. The subject is delivered from a cross discipline perspective and draws on both discipline specific and common design practices. Students are required to work both independently or as part of a collaborative team in order to conduct research, analyse and define project parameters and deliver innovative solutions that expand the notion of an industry live brief.

Assessment Tasks: Internship, e-Journal

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

Systems and Documentation 3: Nominated extends the student’s learning and communication of different construction systems. Existing skills and knowledge are enhanced through development of a complex project and building systems. The subject investigates how design solutions are communicated to stakeholders (project managers, consultants and contractors) - namely through research, documentation and specifications. Students develop documentation drawings for design proposals using computer-aided methods.

Assessment Tasks: Presentation, Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

Architectural Capstone Part A synthesises the learnings and explorations of building and digital technologies throughout the course. Students engage in part one of a two-part project which focuses on the research and development stages for a design concept. The concept consists of hybrid typologies for public, commercial and residential engagement with layers of digital and physical experiences at the human, building and smart city scales. This includes researching building codes and local environment regulations to demonstrate that the proposal adheres to regulatory requirements. Students then progress their project to a resolved, innovative proposal in Architectural Capstone Part B.

Pre-requisite: ARC103 Architectural Studio 1, ARC204 Architectural Studio 2

Assessment Tasks: Presentation, Computer Model, Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

In Architectural Capstone Part B, students further develop their design concepts from Architectural Capstone A. This includes a resolved proposal for the public, commercial and residential experiences of a built environment. Students develop digital assets and/or online experiences that showcase the proposal along with detailed construction documentation.

Pre-requisite: ARC302 Architectural Capstone Part A

Assessment Tasks: Portfolio, Video, Presentation, Computer Model, Gantt Chart

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

3D Asset Creation introduces the fundamental concepts of developing 3D models for use in digital media and allows the students to familiarise with industry standard 3D modelling tools and techniques to communicate complex ideas and emotions. Students will develop a foundational understanding for the principles and techniques required for creating practical digital assets such as props, characters and environments.

Assessment Tasks: Render 3D design project

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

Game Design Principles introduces students to game design foundations, techniques and paradigms through a series of lecture-led and student-led activities. Students will explore game design principles through the analysis of existing game artefacts, applying those findings to the development of their own games. Students are introduced to a variety of analysis, development and presentation techniques encouraging discussion, creation and dissemination of their design choices through prototyping and documentation.

Assessment Tasks: Report, Digital Game Artefact and Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

Game Production Foundation combines art assets and basic scripting, enabling students to recognise how user experience is affected through art, design, and code. Utilising game development techniques and tools, students will create their own games, which requires a multifaceted approach including the following: project management, art and design theory, user interaction, menu systems, audio integration, scripting, game design and release. These trans-disciplinary artefacts scaffold the student’s knowledge for when they will interact with other disciplines in a professional development environment.

Pre-requisite: GDP102 Game Design Principles

Assessment Tasks: Game Development Report, Software Project, Website / Press Kit

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject explores the groundwork theory and practice of user experience (UX), user interface (UI) and frontend web development and design. The subject initially covers fundamental concepts in UX and UI design. It then transitions to the fundamentals of front-end development and design by teaching students how to code webpages using HTML and CSS. Students will code their own visual designs using a knowledge base of the fundamentals within these two markup languages. In addition to this, students will learn the basic principles of responsive design, and how web pages need to be designed for a variety of screen based media including phones, tablets, laptops and televisions. This subject gives students a foundation of web based digital skills that are required in a variety of design related career opportunities.

Assessment Tasks: Design Documentation, Webpage Development, Responsive Webpage

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

Computer Architecture and Operating Systems examinesthe design, organisation, and operation of modern computer systems from both a hardware and a software perspective. In the first part of this subject, students explore the history and recent trends of computer architecture. They will be introduced to the five essential components of a computer system: input, output, memory, processor, buses and control. Contemporary, real-world examples are provided to delve in to each component and its contribution to the computer instruction cycle. The second part of this subject examines how system software brings computer system components together in an interactive and cohesive way, allowing autonomous computing solutions. Students will have the opportunity to recommend viable solutions for organisations by facilitating computer components and operating systems.

Assessment Tasks: Workbook, report, presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject introduces students to the fundamentals of JavaScript and the application of this knowledge in web development. The subject explores principles of JavaScript to broaden understanding of programming languages. Students apply these fundamentals to navigate and manipulate the document object model (DOM) of a webpage. They subsequently design and develop their own interactive components and interfaces, expanding beyond the capabilities that web design languages such as HTML and CSS afford. This subject culminates in exploring design and coding interactive web animations using various JavaScript libraries, increasing ability and skillsets for modern web design and development.

Assessment Tasks: Design Research Project, Wireframe, Prototype, Interactive Web, Video

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

The goal of this subject is to familiarise the student with the fundamentals of artificial intelligence (AI) and the problems AI can solve. The course content is organised around the three main areas of AI: Search, Logic and Learning. Topics covered include basic search, heuristic search, adversarial search, constraint satisfaction, logical agents, logic and inference, knowledge representation, probabilistic reasoning, knowledge in learning, learning probabilistic models, learning and ethics of AI.

Assessment Tasks: Test, Workbook, Report, Source Code

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

In this subject students learn the fundamental elements of Cloud Computing. They identify the building blocks of Cloud Computing including essential characteristics, different service models and how these models differ from each other. In addition, students also develop an understanding of resource pooling and virtualisation in Cloud. They learn about various deployment models in cloud computing and how these deployment models differ from traditional IT deployment models.

Assessment Tasks: Online Test, Test, Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

In this subject, multiple types of joinery and associated finishes are introduced. Through documentation of a basic joinery package for a kitchen, joinery construction terminology and its application are explored. Instruction includes joinery finishes, fittings, and equipment. Australian Standards, regulations, and codes are applied to the joinery documentation.

Assessment Tasks: Visual Presentation, Sketch Presentation and Drawing Package

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject builds and expands on foundational 3D asset creation techniques. Students will explore more advanced methodologies used in professional practice and integrate them into their existing workflows. This includes the areas of modeling, sculpting, texturing, shading and other 3D processes. With these principles and techniques, students will be able to achieve even greater artistic results with better efficiency.

Pre-requisite: ACR103 3D Asset Creation

Assessment Tasks: 3D design project

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject continues to develop a variety of different modelling and 3D design skills suitable for the creation of professional photorealistic and/or stylised modelling outcomes. This subject introduces various hard surface modelling and shading techniques, design approaches and technical solutions common to the creation of complex 3D forms in a range of environments. These skills are applicable for a variety of applications such as film prop/set design, game level/world design, architectural visualisation and 3D printing.

Pre-requisite: ANP100 Animation Principles

Assessment Tasks: 3D Model, Render, Progress Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject covers the theory and methodology of 3D procedural geometry and animation workflows which enable students to develop 3D models, assets and content non-destructively. The subject explores how retaining the ability to edit 3D assets and animation throughout the 3D production is beneficial for both artist and client. Students are encouraged to solve complex problems in 3D with rapid prototyping to produce reusable assets. This subject is designed to modernise student 3D workflows and problemsolving skills with forward looking methodologies.

Pre-requisite: ANP100 Animation Principles

Assessment Tasks: Video, 3D File, Process Report, Render

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject explores the fundamental principles of producing animations within 3D software. Students are first introduced to a range of techniques relating to key frame based animation such as speed, ease and velocity. Students are also introduced to alternative methods of animation including procedural and dynamics based simulations. These skills are designed to expand student awareness of methodologies in creating animation and their application to a wide range of potential outcomes such as game design, broadcast motion design and branded identity.

Assessment Tasks: Video and Process Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

Students specialise in developing games for the Sony PlayStation® platform utilising available game engines for input, graphics, sound and physics. Topics covered include the theory of PlayStation® architecture including SDK installation and network neighbourhood. Students will also learn how to port a project to the platform.

Pre-requisite: Bachelor of Software Engineering (Game Programing): GDP102 Game Design Principles and GPR103 2D Game Programming

Bachelor of Game Design and Development: GDP102 Game Design Principles, GPF104 Game Production Foundation and ACR103 3D Asset Creation

Assessment Tasks: Project Plan, Software, Plan

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject explores the programming concepts behind the Python language, giving students an entry into a range of diverse fields that use Python for digital outcomes to extend their career opportunities and capabilities. The subject introduces fundamental programming concepts such as object-oriented programming, algorithms, data manipulation and visualisation methodologies. Students will be required to complete fundamental learning tasks that explore data, incorporate frameworks and external libraries and the visualisation of data with an emphasis on design opportunities implementing the coding concepts of Python.

Pre-requisite: JSF100 Javascript Fundamentals

Assessment Tasks: Programming project, report, interactive application, video

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject introduces students to the fundamentals of user experience design by introducing research methods to identify and explore user needs in contemporary digital applications. Students will first define the user experience problem and hypothesise on solutions before analysing and addressing audience and content requirements. Students will work through concept development, prototyping, validation and testing phases to create and refine user-centred design solutions for interactive media.

Pre-requisite: DIG103 Interaction Design

Assessment Tasks: Web Based UI Prototype, Report, Video

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject builds on the skills and knowledge students acquired from Concepts of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The subject explores different topics of AI (e.g. Expert Systems, Planning and scheduling, Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Speech Recognition, Machine Learning, and Computer Vision) and their current applications. Students investigate case studies focusing on the most commonly used applications of AI and Machine Learning. This subject also covers the AI for Good movement and how AI is being used to address economic and socially relevant problems. 

Pre-requisite: CAI104 Concepts of Artificial Intelligence

Assessment Tasks: Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

The theoretical base of this subject will focus on developing the students’ understanding of the complexities of designing a retail environment whilst appreciating the growing demand for the application of sustainable design practices - not only in materials and technologies but also in the longevity and adaptability of the final design solution.
Students will integrate their knowledge of a retail space, identity design and environmental imperatives into the creative realisation of a project brief. Students will further develop their research skills and apply these to the design of an ‘eco-friendly’ retail project

Assessment Tasks: Report, Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

Systems and Documentation 4: Residential extends the student's knowledge and communication of different construction systems for a nominated residential design proposal. In the case of physical environments, the students are required to complete a full documentation package for their nominated design proposal. In the case of digital environment proposals, students are required to extend the communication of their design proposals through additional digital representation techniques: e.g. fly-throughs, animation, interactive components.

Pre-requisite: IDR303A Systems and Documentation 3: Residential

Assessment Tasks: Design Project, CAD

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject aims to cultivate a broader understanding of professional design industry portfolios, exploring contemporary styles and methods of presentation as well as analysing employment target markets. This is enhanced by self-directed research that assists students to acquire an understanding of industry specific needs and preferences in their chosen area of interest. This subject also builds students’ awareness of the importance of building relationships within their design industry and exposes them to the potential rigors of the real-world design practice whilst building their confidence in their chosen field.

Assessment Tasks: Draft Online Website Portfolio, Report, Final Resume and Mini Portfolio

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online