The number of students who may be admitted to the combined First Year courses in Architecture, Building and Town Planning and Regional Planning in 1968 has been limited by the University. In preparing the merit order list, the following factors are first considered:. a) The number of attempts required by each candidate to pass the Matriculation Exam.
Honours Course in Architecture
Irregular Courses in Architecture Course
Irregular Courses in Building Course
Recognition of Work Done at Technical Colleges
Before 15 February of the year in which admission is sought, the following material must be forwarded for each candidate from the school in question:. Exemption corresponding to two years of the course can be granted to candidates who have completed the full-day course for a diploma or civil engineering degree at a recognized technical school or university.
Degree Course of Bachelor of Building
Diploma in Civil Engineering Diploma in Civil Engineering Diploma in Civil Engineering Diploma in Civil Engineering
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Provided that the Faculty can admit as a candidate for the degree of Master of Architecture a graduate of another faculty who, to the satisfaction of the Faculty of Architecture, has adequate training and experience in Architecture. A candidate may not submit for the examination work for which he is already qualified for a degree at a university or, without the permission of the faculty, work previously submitted for such a degree. The Faculty may admit as a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Architecture any person who has a master's degree in architecture or a bachelor's degree in architecture of at least five years, or a degree from another faculty of at least five years. ' and who can convince the faculty that he has had sufficient training and experience in Architecture.
The Faculty cannot admit anyone as a candidate for the degrees unless, in its opinion, he has already made significant and distinguished contributions to architecture. The faculty must, if it approves the subject or subjects for the submitted work, appoint examiners. Subject to the university's statutes and regulations, the faculty must give instructions on holding the test.
A candidate must submit a record of the work, whether published or unpublished, which he wishes to submit for examination.' No candidate may submit for examination work for which he has already qualified for a degree at any university or, without the permission of the faculty, work which he has previously offered for such a degree. When submitting work for examination, a candidate must state in general in a preface and specifically in notes the sources from which his information was obtained, the extent to which he has made use of others' work, and in general the parts of his work which he claims to be original. When a candidate submits work carried out in collaboration with another person, he must indicate his own share in the work.
A candidate whose submitted work testifies to research and abilities to the satisfaction of the examiners and, in their opinion, constitutes a definite contribution to architecture, and who has fulfilled the stipulated conditions, can be admitted as a doctor of architecture. The University may retain no more than two sets of drawings made by each student in a year. A candidate who has fulfilled the requirements of this regulation and complied with the stipulated conditions may be admitted to the diploma in architectural design.
An applicant who has passed an annual examination in or obtained credits in any subject of a year of the degree program will be deemed to have passed that year. Except with special permission from the faculty, no candidate may continue with concurrent subjects for more than two years of the course. Each candidate shall, during the long vacations at the end of the first and second years and for not less than six consecutive months after completing or, at the discretion of the Faculty, substantially complete the third year, in acquiring practical knowledge of building:.
Provided that the full period of such practical experience shall not be less than twelve calendar months. Each candidate must, before commencing this work, submit to the faculty for approval the conditions under which he proposes to gain his practical experience and must, on completion of the work, submit certificates satisfactory to the faculty that he has have met the approved conditions. Candidates may be admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Architecture who—. a) completed the work and passed the examinations of the four years;. b) certificates that the faculty satisfactorily fulfills the requirements of section 9.
DETAILS OF SUBJECTS
DEGREES OF BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE, BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE WITH HONOURS,
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE WITH HONOURS FIRST YEAR
676. DESIGN PART I
679. HISTORY OF BUILDING
BUILDING SCIENCE Two lectures per week plus tutorials and laboratory work
This is the introductory course to an extended series dealing with the application of physics and chemistry to problems of building design and equipment.
SECOND YEAR 677. TRADES INSTRUCTION
A series of design problems involving research and basic knowledge of determining factors such as materials, construction and regulations. A more detailed study of some of the topics covered during History of Building, especially non-European architecture. The buildings to be measured are chosen in relation to the work being done in Architectural History 4.
In addition, all students are required to attend a field survey camp or a series of field exercises over seven days during the first terra vacation. Measurement of surfaces and volumes; calculations of simple earthworks; starting construction, and other miscellaneous problems. A series of elementary field exercises relating to typical building sites and involving the use of instruments required for the syllabus, with particular attention to contour and differential levelling.
THIRD YEAR
694. HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE PART III
697. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE A One lecture each week throughout the year
FOURTH YEAR
698. DESIGN PART IV
700. HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE PART IV
The principles of construction and structural design methods relating to all types of major contemporary buildings. Authorized research areas are: buildings of architectural value, the life and work of important architects and builders, the evolution of cities and neighbourhoods, the development of building materials and techniques. Primary sources such as maps, plans, correspondence and other archival material appropriate to the research topics.
The research report and a 3-hour paper which will include questions on the topic the candidate has researched.
704. INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
702. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE B
Guided research, carried out individually or in small groups, forms the largest part of the course. An overview of the history of town planning in antiquity, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the 19th century, leading to an examination of the background to current problems. A study of the basic principles of modern urban and regional planning, urban design, land use standards, residential design.
705. ENGINEERING DESIGN (ARCHITECTURE COURSE)
699. TECHNICAL ESSAY
FIFTH YEAR
707. BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PART V
Students will be examined on the drawing office work and reports submitted during the year.
706. DESIGN PART V
708. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE C SYLLABUS
Determining the level of construction activity; business cycles and government monetary and fiscal policies. Australian banking and financial institutions: banking system, Central Bank country; Australia in the world economy.
711. SCIENCE OF MATERIALS C
709. BUILDING ECONOMICS
BACHELOR OF BUILDING FIRST YEAR
676. DESIGN FART I As for Bachelor of Architecture
679. HISTORY OF BUILDING (HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE PART I)
680. ELEMENTS OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION As for Bachelor of Architecture
682. DRAWING As for Bachelor of Architecture
716. CONSTRUCTIONAL DRAWING Twelve hours drawing office work per week and site visits
689. SURVEYING
ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING COURSE)
718. CONSTRUCTIONAL SURVEYING
688. , BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PART II
690. SCIENCE OF MATERIALS A
719. BUILDING METHODS AND EQUIPMENT PART I
EXCAVATION AND EARTHWORKS
Digging and excavation equipment for surface and trench excavation, deep excavation and shaft sinking. Transport and construction of steel works; mobile and fixed cranes and light lifting gear; use and erection of scaffolding; safety practices. Organization of the website; overall site assessment, selection of chairpersons, detailed programming of site activities; site access and facility layout; selection and coordination of subcontractors; facility management; site administration, including control of deliveries and transport and site records.
A course of two lectures and one tutorial class of ninety minutes per week throughout the year. The purposes and uses of accounting for business, not-for-profit organizations, trusts and governments; an introduction to the theory of accounting;. techniques of collecting, recording and verifying accounting data; preparation, presentation, analysis and interpretation of accounting reports.
695. BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PART III As for Bachelor of Architecture
696. SCIENCE OF MATERIALS B As for Bachelor of Architecture
722. LAW RELATING TO BUILDING Two lectures per week throughout the year
Formation of contracts; form and compensation, contracts under seal and contracts required to be in writing. A study of the various clauses contained in the contract with special reference to: The position of the Architect under the contract and his powers. The principle of insurance and insurance law in general: the incapacity of an occupier to persons entering the premises, especially where works are in progress;.
723. BUILDING METHODS AND EQUIPMENT PART II
724. BUILDING PROJECTS ORGANIZATION PART II
A series of exercises in planning the administrative organization and site organization of selected building projects.
725. QUANTITY SURVEYING AND ESTIMATING PART III
728. INDUSTRIAL OBLIGATIONS
SYLLABUS
B.—MATERIALS One lecture per week throughout the year
BOOKS
C.—BUILDING SERVICES
EXAMINATION,
727. ADVANCED STRUCTURES
Books
Each student will be required to present a research essay in their final year, the topic of which will be chosen by the student and approved by the faculty director. The subject can be chosen after the beginning of the third year and at the latest at the beginning of the last year. The essay must demonstrate evidence of the student's ability to conduct thorough research on the chosen topic, knowledge of the work of scientific research, organizations and manufacturers and suppliers in the chosen field, and the ability to.
The research essay must be properly illustrated and documented and presented in a standard format determined by the Department.
732. CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION
733. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (QUANTITY SURVEYING )
DIPLOMA OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
The basic principles of design as they apply to architecture, painting, sculpture and general design. Consideration of the main human and physical influences of structure, materials, environment and function on architectural design. A series of architectural projects of a simple nature, each exhibiting a particular emphasis and allowing for investigation and application to the preceding aspects of design.
Consideration of larger and more complex architectural issues related to planning for social and economic requirements. Individual and group activity on topics similar to those in the first part of Design V (Degree Course). A series of advanced topics and a thesis similar to the second part of Design Part V (Degree course).
DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE
POST-GRADUATE COURSE IN TROPICAL ARCHITECTURE
SYNOPSIS OF LECTURES (First Term)
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
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