Design Studio C (ABPL90437)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
Contact information
Semester 2 (Early-Start)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 (Early-Start) Semester 2 (Early-Start) |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject challenges students to consider how is architecture situated – environmentally, politically and socially and culturally – and in turn how a site can influence architectural design.
A variety of independent studios will be offered for preferencing by ballot prior to the start of semester (O-week). Programmes will vary and may include civic, urban, housing, institutional, community or commercial typologies. Common to all studios will be sites that have cultural, environmental, political and legal complexities which designs will need to address. Seminar series, workshops and/or online modules will introduce students to design theories, design techniques and digital tools related to the design challenge(s), as a creative and intellectual counterpoint to design-led exploration in-studio.
Through a process of careful socio-cultural and environmental analysis of a complex site, study of precedents, and application of contemporary design theories and techniques, students will be expected to develop architectural designs that respond to their site with sensitivity and care. Students will be expected to demonstrate the cultural and site-based competencies set out in the National Standards of Competency for Architects. Students will also be asked to develop a style of design communication that is culturally appropriate to their ‘client’/stakeholder.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate a high level of understanding of First Nations Peoples' aspirations to care for Country and know how to embed these into architectural design in a meaningful, respectful and appropriate way.
- Apply design research techniques to iteratively explore the socio-cultural, environmental, economic, political and legal context of a site.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of relevant and contemporary design precedents and theories.
- Successfully and imaginatively invent, refine and resolve an architectural design on a complex site.
- Critically evaluate results in relation to the environmental and socio-cultural context, stakeholder needs and relevant design practices and theories.
- Communicate the design using culturally responsive methods appropriate to different audiences.
- Demonstrate professional competencies set out in the National Standards of Competency for Architects related to site & culture (PC8, PC17, PC19, PC26, PC27, PC29, PC30, PC32, PC34, PC36, PC40).
Generic skills
- An understanding of ethical responses to issues.
- Identification of emerging trends in practice.
- Visual and oral presentation techniques.
- Three-dimensional representation.
- Critical thinking and analysis.
- Capacity for independent thought and reflection.
- Creative response to complex problems.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must meet one of the following prerequisites options
Option 1
Admission into the 200pt Program course entry point in the MC-ARCH Master of Architecture
Option 2
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABPL90284 | Master of Architecture Studio A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
| ABPL90285 | Master of Architecture Studio B | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
| ABPL90286 | Construction Methods | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ABPL90287 | Design and Construction | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ABPL90288 | Architectural Cultures 1: Modernism | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ABPL90289 | Architectural Cultures 2:After Modernism | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABPL90142 | Master of Architecture Studio C |
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Concept Design: Design crit comprising oral presentation (7 minutes) accompanied by representations appropriate for the design, including site investigations, sketches, drawings, maquettes, concept test models and/or digital multi-media experiments, as appropriate to the design in development
| From Week 5 to Week 6 | 20% |
Reflective design journal: Document iterative design exploration using knowledge gained in seminar and studios ; and critically reflect on professional competencies acquired. PC8, PC15, PC17, PC19, PC26, PC27, PC29, PC30, PC32
| During the examination period | 20% |
Resolved Design: Design crit comprising oral presentation (10 minutes) accompanied by representations appropriate for the design, and may include drawings, digital multi-media, and physical models specifically: PC 34, PC36, PC40
| During the examination period | 60% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Coordinator Janet McGaw Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 2 x 3-hour studios per week and 1X1 hour lecture per week Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 24 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 3 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 - Semester 2 (Early-Start)
Coordinator Kelum Palipane Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 2X3 hour studios and 1X1 hour lecture per week Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 21 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 28 July 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 (Early-Start) contact information
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Architectural Engineering Course 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 31 January 2024