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AA Visiting School Graduate (ABPL90386)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Winter Term
Paul Loh paul.loh@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject is a two week intensive design studio held typically on the first two weeks of July. The workshop will be run by visiting staff from the Architectural Association, School of Architecture, UK as well as teaching staff from MSD. The subject introduces students to contemporary digital design techniques, toolset and workflow, striving for innovation in design resolution. Design briefs are wide ranging from urbanism intervention to 1:1 material systems. The studio runs a unique vertical system where students develop project with their peers and is supported by a public programme of seminars, lectures, design reviews and exhibition of outcome. All projects are conducted in group work. This subject is run concurrently with AA Visiting School (Undergraduate) subject.
Subject has a quota of 36. This subject requires submission of 5 pages (A3) pdf digital portfolio of previous studio work. Submission is to be emailed directly to subject coordinator by June 19 2017.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the subject students should have developed:
- An ability to work cooperatively and professionally as part of a small team to deliver a design project;
- Evidence of critical reflection and analysis and self-critique in the development of architectural concepts and its resolution;
- Creative use of representational techniques, drawing systems and graphical methods in the production of compelling architectural presentation drawings;
- Innovative use of materials, representational techniques, fabrication techniques and technologies in the construction of compelling physical models.
Generic skills
- On completion of the subject, students would have developed the following skills:
- Critical design thinking and analysis;
- Introduction and advanced use of digital fabrication tools;
- Analogue modelling methodologies and production;
- Use of Rhino 3D along with other relevant digital modelling software;
- Ability to integrated digital tools in design process;
- Communication and curation of exhibition and presentation through digital medium.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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
- Class participation, exhibition and engagement in group work, throughout subject 10%;
- Group presentation; including physical models, digital presentation and A1 panels equivalent to 3000 words per student, due end of 2nd week of teaching 60%. Student will present individual design task which contributes to the final group project. Students to submit peer review form as part of assessment.
- Individual journal documenting learning outcome containing reflective essay; equivalent to 1500 words, due end of assessment period, 30%
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Winter Term
Principal coordinator Paul Loh Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours over two weeks Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 July 2017 to 14 July 2017 Last self-enrol date 19 June 2017 Census date 7 July 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 15 July 2017 Assessment period ends 21 July 2017 Winter Term contact information
Paul Loh paul.loh@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Quota 20
This subject is a quota subject and places are limited. Students may provisionally enrol via the Student Portal, but places are not guaranteed until selection is completed. You will be notified in writing by the Student Centre if you are selected.
Selection criteria: This subject requires submission of 5 pages (A3) pdf digital portfolio of previous studio work. Submission is to be emailed directly to subject coordinator by June 19 2017.
For detailed information on the quota subject application process and due dates, refer to the EDSC Quota Subjects webpage: http://edsc.unimelb.edu.au/quota-subjects
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
Software required: Rhinoceros V5 (Apple-Mac user will require Window Operating System) & modelling material as advice during subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Architecture Course Master of Architecture Major 300 point Master of Architecture Major 200 point Master of Architecture
Last updated: 3 November 2022