Architects have a technical knowledge of the materials and processes employed to assemble buildings, and an understanding of energy use, building services and structures. They must use a wide range of personal, written and graphic skills to communicate with clients, constructors and consultants. They employ management and administrative skills to ensure that designs are built correctly, economically and on time, and they evaluate previous buildings to learn how they work for people. Graduates of the course will be employed by design, architecture and building companies from both private and public industry. Completion of the degree course meets the academic requirements for registration as an architect under the Architects Registration Act of Victoria, and for membership of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects.
Practical experience is necessary before graduates are eligible for registration.
Landscape architecture is a design discipline concerned with the design and management of urban, suburban, rural and natural environments. Graduates are expected to have developed a strong philosophy concerning the landscape, a creative approach to landscape planning and design, an ethical commitment to the care of the earth, a broad cultural awareness and a sound foundation in the technical and organisational requirements of landscape architectural practice. Graduates can build careers in the areas of design, community health and welfare, housing, transport, and strategic land-use planning. Interior design is the professional discipline that is concerned with the design of interior environments as appropriate accommodation for human activities. Interior designers may seek employment in architectural or interior design practices where design commissions can include domestic interior design, retail and entertainment industry design, commercial office andcorporate design and large mixed non-traditional commissions.