ARBE6201

Architectural Management

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008

Deals with the project management context within which architecture is practiced. Students will consider the development of professional expertise, and be introduced to the methods used to generate work and charge fees. The course will also address the project briefing and contract administration phases of an architectural project, including the development of a design brief and project feasibility analysis, development and contract law, project management frameworks, consultancy agreements, and the administration of a standard form lump sum building contract.

Objectives Understand the fundamentals of project management.
Understand and complete the project initiation and project planning phases for their final year project or a project of a similar scope.
Work autonomously and collaboratively.
Present written, verbal and visual concepts and ideas.
Content Introduction to Architecture Management and Project Management
Project analysis - Client and user analysis + project success factors
Project analysis - Market and precedent analysis
Project brief and analysis - Design and functional analysis + accommodation schedules
Client Management and Communication - Governance and reporting
Client Management and Communication - User groups & change management
Economic analysis + project feasibility
Project Programming
Project Planning
Replacing Course(s) Not applicable
Transition Not applicable
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge Nil
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Reports Design Report
Reports Contract Administration Report
Contact Hours Lecture: for 3 hour(s) per Week for 9 weeks
Tutorial: for 3 hour(s) per Week for 4 weeks
Compulsory Components
Requisite by Enrolment M.Arch.
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for ARBE6201