MASTER OF DESIGN (HERITAGE)

Duration

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Master of Design (Heritage) is a post professional qualification for those with an existing qualification in the disciplines represented in the Melbourne School of Design (MSD) or related, who wish to enhance their qualifications through advances studies in the area of architectural history and conservation.

The program builds upon the special emphasis the MSD has always had on the practicalities of historic building materials and structures and is designed to meet the increasing demand for heritage architects and conservation advisors in building and related work within Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

THE PROGRAM

This course offers an advanced education in heritage practices and equips students to:

• recognise, analyse and research buildings and sites
• develop knowledge and resolve problems relating to the characteristics of the materials of historic buildings
• investigate the physical and engineering aspects of the remediation, stabilization and waterproofing of historic buildings
• develop a capacity for independent research and gain a broad familiarity with current practice and technology in conservation
• meet the continuing professional development requirements of the architecture profession in Australia and internationally.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Entry into the Master of Design (Heritage) is available to:

• graduates with at least a four-year undergraduate degree in the disciplines of the Faculty, or a closely related area, with a minimum average of H2B (70%), or
• graduates with a three-year undergraduate degree plus a one year Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant discipline, with a minimum average of H2B (70%).

The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and may call for referee reports or employer references to elucidate any of the matters referred to above.

SAMPLE COURSE STRUCTURE: Full Time

2012 SEM 01 Measured Drawing Culture of Building Australian Architecture (PG) Development of Western Architecture SEM 02 Australian Building Analysis Crisis and Complexity: 1950s Architecture Elective Elective

KEY: = 12.5 points (Recommended Core) = 12.5 points (Recommended Foundation) = 12.5 points (Elective)

SAMPLE COURSE STRUCTURE: Part Time

2012 SEM 01 Measured Drawing Australian Architecture (PG) SEM 02 Australian Building Analysis Elective

2013 SEM 01 Culture of Building Post-Renaissance Architecture SEM 02 Elective Australian Building Analysis

KEY: = 12.5 points (Recommended Core) = 12.5 points (Recommended Foundation) = 12.5 points (Elective)

Students choose 100 points of subjects in consultation with the course coordinator.

Recommended core subjects

Australian Building Analysis
Culture of Building
Measured Drawing

Recommended foundation subjects

Australian Architecture (PG)
Development of Western Architecture
Post-Renaissance Architecture

Recommended Elective subjects

Architectural Finishes
Australian Architecture (PG)
Australian Building Analysis
Conservation Plan
Conservation Materials
Conservation Materials Chemistry
Conservation Technology
Crisis & Complexity: 1950s Architecture
Culture of Building
Development of Western Architecture
Materials and Techniques of Artefacts
Measured Drawing
Post-Renaissance Architecture
Principles of Conservation
Research Project B

Please note that not all subjects are offered each year. Please check handbook for availability.

Detailed course and subject descriptions can be viewed online in the handbook.

FURTHER INFORMATION