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Design Thesis (ABPL90169)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Karen Burns
Semester 2
Karen Burns
Overview
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This subject is the culmination of each student's studies in Master of Architecture. It will consist of a number of autonomous studio groups offering a range of opportunities for students to demonstrate an original approach to design synthesis in the relevant discipline, which is based on research and critical thinking. These studios may offer an interdisciplinary experience with students working alongside others in a parallel design discipline.
Students will be expected to demonstrate mastery of design resolution, conceptual engagement and aesthetic expression.
With course coordinator approval, high-achieving students may undertake the Design Thesis as an individually supervised design investigation. Similarly, under exceptional circumstances and with course coordinator approval, the Design Thesis may be undertaken as a written thesis.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a capacity to make a contribution to the existing body of knowledge in architectural theory and practice;
- Demonstrate critical awareness of how their chosen specialisation contributes to this body of knowledge;
- Demonstrate an understanding of design as a form of research enquiry.
Generic skills
- Written, verbal and graphic presentation of ideas
- Correct use of design terminology
- Ability to analyse social and cultural contexts
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Creative response to complex problems
- Ability to select the appropriate design approach
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into one of the following courses:
MC-ARCH Master of Architecture
MC-ARCH2Y Master of Architecture (200 points)
MC-ARCH3Y Master of Architecture (300 points)
PLUS
completion of the following subject:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL90115 | Master of Architecture Studio E |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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25 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
It is recommended that Master of Architecture students complete ABPL90140 Architectural Practice prior to enrolling in this subject.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Oral research presentation to studio teachers (10 mins, equivalent to 1000 words), due Week 4 (10%);
- Design presentation to studio teacher and jury panel of at least 2 other reviewers (10 mins, equiavalent to 1000 words), students will present their work in progress comprising physical and digital models, drawings or animations as relevant to the individual design, due Week 6 (10%);
- Design presentation to studio teacher and jury panel of at least 2 other reviewers (10 mins, equiavalent to 1000 words), students will present their work in progress comprising physical and digital models, drawings or animations as relevant to the individual design, due Week 9 (10%);
- Final design presentation to studio teacher and jury panel of at least 2 other reviewers (10 mins, equiavalent to 1000 words -10%), students will present their final work comprising physical and digital models, drawings or animations as relevant to the individual design (equivalent to 6000 words - 60%), development of work over the course of the semester will also be included, due Week 14 (70%).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Karen Burns Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 84 hours: 1 x 1 hour lecture per week; 2 x 3 hours of studios per week Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 24 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 3 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Karen Burns
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Karen Burns Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 84 hours: 1 x 1 hour lecture per week; 2 x 3 hours of studios per week Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 21 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 28 July 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Karen Burns
Time commitment details
340 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
for further information please refer to the http://edsc.unimelb.edu.au/msd-studios
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Architecture Course Master of Design (Urban Design) Course Master of Architecture Major 300 point Master of Architecture Major 200 point Master of Architecture - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022