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Design Studio D (ABPL90438)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Overview
Availability(Quotas apply) | Summer Term Semester 1 (Early-Start) Semester 2 (Early-Start) |
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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. Programmes and sites will vary and may include civic, urban, housing, institutional, community or commercial typologies in urban, suburban, or regional settings. Common to all studios will be medium to large scale buildings with complex briefs.
Through a process of careful analysis of function, creative exploration of three-dimensional 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 and experiential dynamics.
Architectural designs produced by students will be expected to integrate selected spatial requirements set out in the National Standards of Competency for Architects (NSCA) and in the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and consider environmental and ethical impact.
Students will 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 develop, and refine, the design of a medium to large scale complex building for function, delight, safety, and equitable access.
- Critically evaluate design outcomes in relation to relevant professional practices.
- Communicate the design vision in a clear and professional manner.
- Demonstrate an understanding of, and engagement with, relevant professional knowledge including selected Performance Criteria (PC) from the National Standard of Competency for Architects (NSCA) - PC3, PC12, PC16, PC18, PC23, and 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: 18 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
- One of
Code Name Teaching period Credit Points ABPL90142 Master of Architecture Studio C No longer available ABPL90437 Design Studio C Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)25
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: 18 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Concept Design: Design submission comprising oral presentation 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
| Week 6 | 20% |
Booklet (Interim): Document and reflect upon iterative design exploration and disciplinary research; and, document understanding of and engagement with relevant professional knowledge, in particular the following National Standard of Competency for Architects (NSCA) Performance Criteria (PC) PC3, PC12, PC16, PC18, PC23, PC24
| Week 7 | 0% |
Resolved Design: Design submission comprising oral presentation accompanied by representations appropriate for the design, and may include drawings, digital multi-media, and physical models as appropriate to the design.
| During the examination period | 60% |
Booklet (Final) : Document and reflect upon iterative design exploration and disciplinary research; and, document understanding of and engagement with relevant professional knowledge, in particular the following National Standard of Competency for Architects (NSCA) Performance Criteria (PC) PC3, PC12, PC16, PC18, PC23, PC24
| During the examination period | 20% |
Additional details
Summer Term - Assessment Due Dates:
Concept Design Submission/ Interim Reviews: Week 4 (the week from 22nd Jan)
Interim Booklet Submission: by 22:00 Thu 25th Jan
Resolved Design Submission: by 22:00 Wed 14th Feb
Final Booklet Submission: by 22:00 Sun 18th Feb
Last updated: 18 April 2024
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Summer Term
Coordinator Laura Lima Pereira Dos Martires Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours up to 84 hours , including 72 hours studios and up to 12 hours pre-recorded lecture material. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 2 January 2024 to 17 February 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 December 2023 Census date 12 January 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 2 February 2024 Assessment period ends 18 February 2024 - Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Coordinator Dennis Prior Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 84 hours, including 2x3 studio class per week and up to 12 hours of pre-recorded lecture material Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 23 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 4 February 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 Craig McCormack Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 84 hours, including 2x3 studio class per week and up to 12 hours of pre-recorded lecture material Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 19 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 3 July 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024
What do these dates mean
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- 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 32 applies to the Summer Term intensive.
Students will be selected into the subject as they self-enrol during the timely re-enrolment period. If the enrolment quota is exceeded, availability of additional places will be up to the Subject Coordinator’s discretion.
Any students enrolling after the quota has been reached will be withdrawn from the subject and advised of the alternative subjects available.
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
An enrolment quota of 100 applies to the Semester 1 - 2024
An Enrolment Quota of 130 applies for the Semester 2- 2024
Students who have completed ABPL90439 Design Studio E will be prioritised for selection into this subject. Any remaining places will be allocated on the basis of the date of enrolment (first in, first served).
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: 18 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
Teaching Methods: Design studios include: in class workshops; case study analysis; work in progress feedback; peer to peer review; expert guests. Additional hours include: design presentation and review sessions (crits); live and/or pre-recorded lectures and workshops; studio based seminars.
Last updated: 18 April 2024