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Design Studio C (ABPL90437)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Overview
Availability(Quotas apply) | Summer Term Semester 1 (Early-Start) Semester 2 (Early-Start) |
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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.
Please note : This is an ‘early start subject’ (for SEM 1 and 2) a ballot for preferencing studios runs on Monday of O-week – the week BEFORE week 1 on the university calendar ( - and a compulsory all-day in-person symposium is on the Friday of O-week.
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
OR
Option 2
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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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
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL90142 | Master of Architecture Studio C | No longer available |
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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Booklet (Interim): submission containing evidence of understanding of Indigenous cultural competencies, knowledge of relevant architectural precedents and theories, appropriate to the studio provocation. Format: A5 digital booklet, 48 pages +/-10%
| Week 4 | 15% |
Concept Design: Design submission and verbal/visual presentation (7 minutes). Representations of the architectural design appropriate for consulting with 'clients'/stakeholders/users. Format: Concept model(s), 2 x A2 dwgs, or 10 pptx slides
| Week 7 | 10% |
Booklet (Final): Re-submit revised and developed booklet containing evidence of application of Indigenous cultural competencies, knowledge of relevant architectural precedents and theories, design research to the design challenge; as well as iterative exploration and critical evaluation of the developing design. Format: A5 digital book, 96 pages +/-10% (inclusive of interim submission)
| Week 10 | 15% |
Resolved Design: Design submission and verbal/visual presentation (10 minutes). Representations appropriate to show architectural design resolution. Format: equivalent to 2sqm (min) – 3sqm (max) of pin-up space; and model(s) - physical or digital.
| During the examination period | 60% |
Additional details
Summer Term - Assessment Due Dates:
Final Booklet Submission: by 22:00 Sun 4th Feb
Resolved Design Submission: by 22:00 Wed 14th Feb
Final Booklet Submission: by 22:00 Sun 4th Feb
Resolved Design Submission: by 22:00 Wed 14th Feb
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Summer Term
Coordinator Ben Waters Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours up to 80 hours Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 2 January 2024 to 14 February 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 January 2024 Census date 12 January 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 2 February 2024 Assessment period ends 14 February 2024 - Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Coordinator Janet McGaw Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 7 hour symposium and 72 hours studios Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 23 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 1 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 - Semester 2 (Early-Start)
Coordinator Kelum Palipane Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 7 hour symposium and 72 hours studios Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 19 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 26 July 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024
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Additional delivery details
Quota= 16An enrolment quota of 16 applies to the Summer Term intensive only
Selection Criteria: This subject has an automated quota. Your enrolment confirms your space in this subject. If you choose to withdraw from this subject you will be forfeiting your space and may be unable to enrol again. Please check the Handbook for more information.
For detailed information on the quota subject application process and due dates, refer to the EDSC Quota Subjects webpage.
Studio class allocation process might be 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.
- Subject notes
Teaching methods: Guided walk with First Nations Elders, 3.5 hours in person lectures, 5 hours online video/lecture content, readings, studios and mid semester exhibition/engagement session with First Nations stakeholders and other 'client' or user representatives.
- Related Handbook entries
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.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 31 January 2024