2019 WELCOME LETTER

BP250 Bachelor of Architectural Design

Dear RMIT Architecture Student,

Welcome to the Bachelor of Architectural Design (BP250).

This letter from the RMIT Architecture administrative team contains important program and
general information that will assist you in getting ready for the start of the semester.

WEEK 1: Classes commence on the 4th of March.

ENROLMENT

Please refer to your Enrolment Program Structure to find courses to enroll in. Students should
enroll for the entire academic year and be enrolled in 48 credit points each semester.

EXEMPTIONS (Credit Transfer)

If you have previously studied in a design related discipline you may be eligible for a credit
transfer.

The advanced standing credit exemption meeting will take place with your Program Manager
Richard Black. Please arrange an appointment by lodging an enquiry via the RMIT Student
Portal. It is important that all students bring their RMIT offer letter / official academic
transcript to this meeting.

This meeting will outline which courses you are receiving credit exemptions for and will therefore
clarify which course you should not enrol into for semester 1 2019

ORIENTATION

New students are expected to attend the following orientation events:

22nd of February Architecture 12.30-6.30 pm

Pre-balloting
25th of February Orientation
25th of February Orientation
25th of February Orientation
Welcome Drinks
80.02.007 (building 80 level 2 room 7)
3.30-4.30 pm
RMIT Storey Hall Auditorium and Foyer
4.30-5.30pm
RMIT Design Hub Gallery viewing. Entry via
courtyard.
5.30-7.30 pm
Design Hub courtyard and undercover area
outside the gallery
TIMETABLES & CLASS LISTS

RMIT utilises a preferential class allocation system for Higher Education students. However not
all of your courses within the program will use this system. Some courses will be balloted for and
some courses will be assigned. Non balloted courses will require students to utilise the RMIT
system to select a prefered timetable.

For ARCH1000 - Architecture Design and Communication 1 please check the announcement
on CANVAS for Class Lists.

BALLOTING

Balloting occurs online for the following courses:

ARCH1001 - Architecture Design Studio 2

ARCH1002 - Architecture Design Studio 3
ARCH1003 - Architecture Design Studio 4
ARCH1004 - Architecture Design Studio 5
ARCH1006 - Architecture Design Studio 6
ARCH1491 - Architecture Design Elective 1
ARCH1492 - Architecture Design Elective 2

Further information will be sent to your student email account closer to the balloting date of the
26th of February, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Building 80, level 2, room 7.

NOTE: ARCH1000 Design & Communications First Year First Semester students are not
required to ballot so do not need to attend the pre-ballot or balloting presentations.
ARCH1000 students are assigned design streams prior to start of semester via the class lists,
however the invitation to attend the ballot is extended should you be curious about what may be
on offer in your future studies. Although if you want to see what goes on in the balloting sessions
please feel free to sit in.

WORKSHOP INDUCTION
27th Feb 1 hour time-slots between 9.30am-2.30pm

First Year First Semester students should attend the allocated time slot and location indicated
on ARCH1000 CANVAS announcement. If you are unable to attend there will be an opportunity to
complete during the first weeks of semester, however we highly recommend completing prior to
the start of classes.

All other students will have an opportunity to undertake the workshop inductions during the first
weeks of semester. Please check the Workshop google-site below for more information.

Required: sensible footwear & Student ID Number (preferably your Student Card or an
email/letter with ID number noted)

All students MUST also complete the online OHS>General Safety Test. You need to be logged in
to your RMIT Email account to access the link. Please ensure you complete this as soon as
possible
https://sites.google.com/a/rmit.edu.au/workshops/safety

For Laser cutting access please refer to the following link

https://sites.google.com/a/rmit.edu.au/workshops/lasers/laser-activation-procedure
STUDENT PRECINCT Building 100

If you require Academic Assistance please log an enquiry via the RMIT Connect Portal
Alternatively you can visit the Student Precinct between 9am-5pm - Building 100 Level 8. Upon
arrival, please call the number listed on the glass door, a staff member will then come and greet
you.

After hours security access for your student ID card can be arranged at the Student Precinct

RMIT CONNECT

All fee and money related queries should be directed to RMIT Connect.

Student ID cards

1. Once you have enrolled, a link to CaptureMe will appear in the myServices tab of
myRMIT.

2. Click on the link and follow the instructions provided.

3. Email communications will be sent to your student email account advising when
the card is ready to be collected.

RMIT STUDENT EMAIL

Please ensure you only use your RMIT student email for all university related correspondence.
Your email contains your Student ID number and this is how we identify you for communication
purposes. Important university announcements are sent to your student email and myRMIT
account. Please monitor these regularly.

FACILITIES

In addition to teaching spaces, Building 100 has a workshop, printers, temporary lockers, desks,
Wi-Fi and PCs for self-directed and group study.

These facilities are shared amongst 1400 students and supported during business hours by
Studio Assistants (look for the bright blue or yellow t-shirts on levels 1, 4, 5, 6 and 7) and School
Facilities and Technical Services staff. Academic Officers on level 8 (Student Precinct) can help
you with administration matters. ITS will help you with systems access and any IT questions or
requests.

Architecture and Urban Design students are welcome to use self-directed study spaces and
computers across the City campus. To ensure equitable use of shared PCs in Building 100,
students are asked to limit each study session to a maximum of 3 hours including breaks.
Students are not permitted to ‘claim’ PCs unless they are physically present. If a student is away
from a PC for more than 30 minutes, they may be logged off, their belongings moved and other
students invited to use the PC.
WELLBEING

Building 100 is open to all RMIT students and the general public during business hours. Please
keep an eye on your belongings.

After hours, Architecture and Urban Design students can use their Student ID card to access the
building (workshop access is restricted during unstaffed hours for safety reasons) and use the
lifts.

Please manage your workload and wellbeing. Architecture and Urban Design students set high
standards for themselves and this can translate into working excessive hours. RMIT takes student
mental health seriously and provides a wide range of support services. Levels 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
have spaces for students to take a break from their studies. We encourage students to take
periodic breaks from their work and from the building.

CANVAS - Communicating with your Tutors / Lecturers

Communication to and from your tutors and lecturers can be sent via the Canvas system. Please
ensure you check this as regularly as your student emails.

If you need to contact your Coordinator during your studies, you can also do so directly via email:

Architecture Course Coordinator List 2019

Course Code Course Name Course Coordinator

ARCH1000 Architecture Design & Communications Michael Spooner
ARCH1013 Architecture Technology 1 Daniel Maunders
Architecture History 1 (19th &20th
ARCH1023 Century) Anna Jankovic
Christine Phillips and Vicky Lam
ARCH1001 Architecture Design 2 (Associate Coordinator)
ARCH1035 Architecture Communications 2 Caitlyn Parry
ARCH1015 Architecture Technology 2 Daniel Maunders
Christine Phillips and Vicky Lam
ARCH1002 Architecture Design 3 (Associate Coordinator)
ARCH1329 Communications 3 Caitlyn Parry
Australian Architecture (previously
ARCH1024 History 2) Christine Phillips
Christine Phillips and Vicky Lam
ARCH1003 Architecture Design 4 (Associate Coordinator)
ARCH1014 Architecture Technology 3 John Cherrey
Christine Phillips and Vicky Lam
ARCH1004 Architecture Design 5 (Associate Coordinator)
ARCH1016 Architecture Technology 4 Amy Muir
ARCH1006 Architecture Design 6 Ben Milbourne
ARCH1036 Architecture Portfolio Anna Johnson
ARCH1026 Architecture History 4 (20th Century) TBC
ARCH1941 Architecture General Elective 1 Leanne Zilka
ARCH1942 Architecture General Elective 2 Leanne Zilka
Course Area Course Area Coordinator

BArch Program Manager Richard Black

MArch Program Manager John Doyle

Design (Foundation) Michael Spooner

Christine Phillips and Vicky Lam
Design (Bachelors) (Associate Coordinator)
Design (Masters) Ben Milbourne
History Christine Phillips
Technology John Cherrey
Communications Caitlyn Parry
Professional Practice Helen Duong

STUDENT PORTAL - Communication with Administration and Academic Services

All communication to your School Academic services and University wide Administration services
should be sent via the RMIT Student Portal unless otherwise stated.

Being aware of student responsibilities surrounding enrolment and census dates can help you
avoid academic and financial penalties. More information and other useful links:

Census Dates
Enrolment
Student Responsibilities
Student Administration