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Design Studio D (ABPL90438)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Semester 2 (Early-Start)
Overview
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This subject challenges students to creatively compose and strategically organise space for a complex programme.
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 medium to large scale buildings with complex briefs. A Seminar series and/or workshops and/or online modules will introduce students to design theories, design techniques and digital tools related to the design challenge(s).
Through a process of careful analysis of function, creative exploration of three-dimension form and space, study of precedents, and application of contemporary design theories and techniques, students will be expected to develop architectural designs that demonstrate mastery over spatial organisation, spatial technologies, and experiential dynamics. Architectural designs produced by students will be expected to integrate spatial requirements set out in the National Standards of Competency for Architects and in the Building Code of Australia (including fire escapes, disabled access, parking, light and ventilation etc) and consider environmental and ethical impact. Students will also be expected to communicate a complex design vision in a clear and professional manner.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Apply design research techniques to iteratively explore spatial organization and experiential dynamics of design options in plan, section and three-dimensional models.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of relevant and contemporary design precedents and theories.
- Successfully and imaginatively invent, refine the design of a medium-large scale complex building for function, delight, safety and equitable access.
- Critically evaluate results in relation to stakeholder needs and relevant design practices and theories.
- Communicate the design vision in a clear and professional manner.
- Demonstrate professional competencies set out in the National Standards of Competency for Architects related to 3D composition and spatial planning, including satisfying legal requirements for access and escape (PC12, PC18, PC23, PC24).
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
ABPL90437 Design Studio C
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
ABPL90143 Master of Architecture Studio D
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 |
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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 seminars and studios; and critically reflect on professional competencies acquired. NSCA competencies met: PC 3, PC 12, PC16, PC23, PC24
| 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 NSCA competencies met: PC18
| During the examination period | 60% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Semester 2 (Early-Start)
Coordinator Dennis Prior Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 84 hours including lecture class and Studios Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 21 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 5 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
What do these dates mean
Visit this webpage to find out about these key dates, including how they impact on:
- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Additional delivery details
An enrolment quota of 120 applies to the Semester 2 - 2023
Students will be selected into this subject on a first in, first served basis as they self-enrol prior to the last self-enrol date. If the enrolment quota is exceeded as of the last self-enrol date, students who have self-enrolled but who are not selected will instead be enrolled into Design Studio E.
NOTE : Design Studio D and E CANNOT be taken concurrently
For detailed information on the quota subject application process and due dates, refer to the EDSC Quota Subjects webpage.
Studio class allocation process is done via a ballot, for further information please refer to the MSD Studios webpage.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024