Advanced Construction aims to introduce graduate students to the material properties and possibilities of working with mild steel as a plastic material. The course will provide experience working with a range of metal processes and the hand tools relating to mild steel. Students will work on both self-generated projects and on projects devised to extend expertise in specific techniques and processes. Attendance at technical workshops and demonstrations is expected.
The course includes instruction in safe working practices and Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) guidelines. Students are expected to complete various technical exercises and demonstrate competency in the safe use of new equipment and materials.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon Successful Completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:- Exploit the characteristics of advanced construction materials and processes in an individual and conceptually developed way;
- Demonstrate sophisticated analysis and exploration of advanced construction materials and processes to develop resolved work;
- Show critical awareness of historical and theoretical contexts relevant to their individual projects; and
- Apply critical, analytical and self-reflective practice.
Indicative Assessment
Study Plan, 800-1000 words (10%) Learning Outcomes 2,3Portfolio of studio work (70%) Learning Outcomes 1-4
Detailed studio journal including 1000 word written reflection (20%) Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment includes periodic critique and review sessions that provide ongoing feedback on work in progress.
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 48 hours of contact over 12 weeks: lectures, tutorials, critiques and supervised studio practice; and b) 82 hours of independent studio practice, reading and writing.Requisite and Incompatibility
Assumed Knowledge
Students are expected to have some understanding of basic construction and use of tools.Specialisations
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2018 | $2820 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2018 | $4320 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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