ARCH10004 Design History & Theory in the Making
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 1 class hours a week
Is ARCH10004 hard?
ARCH10004: Easier. #4 on the easy list for Bachelor of Science. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (4 reviews), Reviewers say the workload is light, No final exam, Only 1 class hours a week.
What you learn
An intro to architecture and landscape history and theory, using a real city to read how places are made.
After it you can
- Analyse how built places form and change
- Use history and theory to read a design
- Write clearly about places and design
What you need first
None
What it leads to
- ABPL20055 Global Foundations of Design
- ABPL30042 Landscape Studio: Urban Open Space
- ABPL30074 Interior Design Capstone Studio-Retrofit
- ARCH20003 Modern Architecture: MoMo to PoMo
Can’t be taken together with
- ABPL10004
Careers
Helps toward: Landscape architect, Interior Designer, Graphic designer, Architect, Interaction designer, Performance designer, Service designer, User experience designer, Web and social media developer
How it’s assessed
Assignments 100%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 4 students on StudentVIP (2022–2026)
- Most reviewers called it a light, easy subject: one short lecture and tutorial a week, short readings and a weekly reading reflection.
- Lectures were often described as dry, though changing guest speakers and class activities helped.
- Assignments are mostly written with clear guidance and examples; one reviewer still found the two big tasks marked harshly.
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Quick answers
- When is ARCH10004 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking ARCH10004?
- No prerequisites.
- Does ARCH10004 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 100%.
- Is ARCH10004 hard?
- From 4 student reviews on StudentVIP: Most reviewers called it a light, easy subject: one short lecture and tutorial a week, short readings and a weekly reading reflection.
- What do students say about ARCH10004?
- Most reviewers called it a light, easy subject: one short lecture and tutorial a week, short readings and a weekly reading reflection. Lectures were often described as dry, though changing guest speakers and class activities helped. Assignments are mostly written with clear guidance and examples; one reviewer still found the two big tasks marked harshly.
- How many class hours a week does ARCH10004 have?
- 1 h a week in class
- Can I take ARCH10004 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- What can I take after ARCH10004?
- 4 subjects need it first, for example ABPL20055, ABPL30042, ABPL30074, ARCH20003.
- Can I rate ARCH10004?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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