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This programme is the first step towards a career in architecture. Develop the drawing, design and graphic presentation skills to express architectural concepts. Analyse architectural sites and explore how to ensure the environmental sustainability of architectural projects. Gain an overview of the business of architecture, and become familiar with New Zealand building law, construction technology, basic contract management procedures, taha Māori and Māori perspectives as they relate to architecture.
For this programme, you will need the following:
1. 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including:
14 credits in two different approved subjects; and
14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved)
2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Māori (4 in reading, 4 in writing)
3. 14 credits in NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau
4. Complete an interview with an academic member of the programme at which you'll present a hardcopy of your portfolio
20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.
Architecture & Context
Design Studio 1 (Sem A)
Design Studio 1 (Sem B)
Design Studio 1B (Sem B)
Architectural Representation 1
Design Communication
Critical Studies 1
Design Studio 2 (Sem A)
Design Studio 2 (Sem B)
Architectural Representation 2
Critical Studies 2
Critical Studies 3
Architectural Technology 1
Architectural Technology 2
Design Studio 3 (Sem A)
Design Studio 3 (Sem B)
Critical Studies 4
Architectural Technology 3
Architectural Technology 4
Professional Studies
Design Studio 1A
Design Studio 2A
Design Studio 2B
Negotiated Study 6611
Brazilian Modernism
Design Process
Essentials of Energy Efficient Housing Design
Architectural Photography - Mediating Architecture through the Lens of a Camera
Analytical Drawing
Design Studio 3A
Design Studio 3B
Negotiated Study 7611
Urban Housing_H1
Digital Fabrication
Special Topic 3
New Zealand Architectural History
Generative Design
[re]Source Matters - Materials for Climate Change
Negotiated Study - Professional Studie
Negotiated Study - Light Timber Frame Construction
Negotiated Study - Seismic Design
Negotiated Study - New Zealand Architectural Theory and Culture
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have one or more of the following:
Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance
Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years
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