Program Overview
This six-month program provides a foundation in building design, including construction principles, architectural drafting, history, and theory. Graduates are qualified for careers in building design, architecture, and related fields. The program also offers a pathway to a Bachelor's degree in Building Design with advanced standing.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This course provides a recognised qualification within six months, offering a fast track towards a new career in building design. Students will gain a solid foundation in architectural design, architectural history and theory, building design documentation and building construction.
Objectives:
- Evaluate construction systems and materials.
- Prepare working drawings to industry best practice.
- Analyze key world architectural works, their theoretical and cultural context and their relevance to design.
Outline:
Core Units
- Fundamentals of Building Construction: Explores the principles of building construction, materials, and methods.
- Building Design Documentation: Introduces the principles of architectural drafting and the use of industry-standard software.
- Architectural History and Analysis: Examines the history of architecture and architectural theory, and teaches students to analyze and critique architectural works.
Careers:
Graduates of this course can pursue careers in various fields, including working with:
- Registered building practitioners.
- Architects.
- Builders and building designers.
- Surveying bodies.
- Greening bodies.
- Other design professionals.
Pathway to Higher Qualification:
Graduates of this course are guaranteed a place in the Bachelor of Building Design and will receive credit for 48 credit points of study, reducing the time it takes to complete the Bachelor.