Robin Boyd Studio (ABPL90354)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2018

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The Robin Boyd Foundation's Walsh Street design studios explore the public role of an architect. They provide an opportunity for students to be better equipped theoretically and practically and to develop critical thinking around architectural design in an urban context and the role of good design for the community.

The design studios are a five day residential program that involve an intensive design studio culminating in design presentations by participants with critique by the studio tutors, invited guests and project stakeholders. The project requires an architectural design response within a strong urban context on a site of high government and city importance.

Participants will be expected to work in groups, share knowledge and participate in discussions and pin-ups - the emphasis is strongly on participation. Professional Architects from Melbourne will be invited to participate in some of the pin-ups and crits.

Participation in the Robin Boyd Foundation's Walsh Street design studios will encourage students to consider and develop their awareness and skills in:

  1. the public aspects of architecture - the impact of buildings on streetscapes, neighbourhoods and community;
  2. communicating architecture - the presentation of ideas and concepts in an articulate and accessible manner;
  3. the collaborative nature of the production of architecture.

More information about Robin Boyd Studio can be found at https://robinboyd.org.au/category-design-studios/

Costs: Standard course fees apply for students current enrolled in a university. Other members of the community can enrol via the Community Access Program (CAP) - only available via CAP in “assessed” mode.

In addition, all students will be required to pay an additional accommodation and meals levy to the Robin Boyd Foundation https://robinboyd.org.au/category-design-studios/.

Intended learning outcomes


  • To provide students with an intensive studio-based learning experience, with a focus on sustainable design in an urban context.

Generic skills

  • An understanding of ethical responses to urban and building design issues
  • Identification of emerging trends in practice
  • Visual and oral presentation techniques
  • Critical thinking and analysis
  • Capacity for independent thought and reflection
  • Creative response to complex problems

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)
MC-URBDES Master of Urban Design
MC-DESURBD Master of Design (Urban Design)

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

  • Design presentation (15 minutes with 15 minutes questions and feedback) and submission of design (equivalent to 5000 words), due at end of teaching period - 100%.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Quotas apply to this subject

Dates & times

Not available in 2018

Time commitment details

170 Hours

Additional delivery details

Quota: 18

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:

Applicants will be ranked and selected on the basis of the following criteria:

1. Academic merit

2. Statement of motivation plus an outline of how the applicant can contribute to the studio

3. Portfolio of design work

Priority will be given to architecture graduates and current graduate architecture students in their final year of study.

Applications: Interested participants are required to submit applications via the Robin Boyd Studio page http://edsc.unimelb.edu.au/robin-boyd-studio .

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

Last updated: 3 November 2022