University of Technology Sydney

16900 Construction for Developing Communities

6cp; block mode lectures followed by a 5–10 day project in a developing community
Requisite(s): ( 16631 Construction and Development Process OR ((48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10214 Bachelor of Construction Project Management OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10215 Bachelor of Construction Project Management Bachelor of Arts International Studies OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C09079 Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Honours) OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10004 Bachelor of Design Architecture OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10325 Bachelor of Design Architecture Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10265 Bachelor of Design Photography OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10266 Bachelor of Design Photography Bachelor of Arts International Studies OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10271 Bachelor of Design Interior Architecture OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10272 Bachelor of Design Interior Architecture Bachelor of Arts International Studies OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10322 Bachelor of Design Interior Architecture Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10273 Bachelor of Design Animation OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10274 Bachelor of Design Animation Bachelor of Arts International Studies OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10356 Bachelor of Design Animation Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10304 Bachelor of Design Product Design OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10305 Bachelor of Design Product Design Bachelor of Arts International Studies OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10323 Bachelor of Design Product Design Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10306 Bachelor of Design Fashion and Textiles OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10307 Bachelor of Design Fashion and Textiles Bachelor of Arts International Studies OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10321 Bachelor of Design Fashion and Textiles Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10308 Bachelor of Design Visual Communication OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10309 Bachelor of Design Visual Communication Bachelor of Arts International Studies OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10324 Bachelor of Design Visual Communication Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation)))
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Undergraduate

Description

This subject offers students the opportunity to experience the process of the design and construction of residential or small scale developments in developing communities. It involves students in the planning and construction of residential or small buildings in disadvantaged communities either within or outside Australia. The subject is project based and includes instruction on both the customs and culture of the relevant community and the construction methods relevant to that community. The main focus of the subject is an on-site residential workshop where students participate in construction teams working on real community projects.

Typical availability

Autumn session, City campus
Spring session, City campus
Winter session, City campus


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