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Travelling Studio Japan-Landscape (ABPL90445)
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 |
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Studio Japan will examine the unique island landscape between land and sea to interrogate the role of architecture and landscape in community revitalization, ecological regeneration, and creative place-making. Students will examine the Japanese countryside as a source of inspiration and potential while responding to pressing contemporary social and ecological challenges. Japan, as one of the first countries to transition into a post-growth society, needs alternative design approaches that acknowledge and work within the limits of growth. We are interested in human-scale design that draws on local and available resources, knowledge and materials with possible areas for further investigation including adaptive design, reuse and repair, circular ecologies and economies, community-led architecture, non-human/multi-species design, materiality and indigenous knowledge systems, and other creative, engaged and critical ways to confront our current ecological and social conditions.
After time in Tokyo, we will travel to the islands in Kamijima Town in Ehime Prefecture. Kamijima is a group of small islands facing shrinkage and depopulation where young people have moved to larger cities leaving behind an increasing number of vacant houses, abandoned farmland and empty shops. At the same time, the islands are experiencing a rise in tourism and are committed to building new facilities including a ‘Michi no Eki’, a multi-use facility to showcase local produce and become a hub for both tourists and residents. We will work together with Kamijima Town staff and the local community to propose ideas for a Michi no Eki as well as additional programmes based on student’s own research and inquiry. Wider opportunities for revitalisation will be explored including the regenerative potentials of slow ecology, cultural tourism and possibilities for nature-driven retreat.
Note: Students may seek approval to replace ABPL90072 Landscape Studio 5: Sustainable Urbanism with ABPL90445 Travelling studio Japan-Landscape
Travel dates to Japan: January 7 – 21. Approximate cost will be around $3500, not including airfare.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Explore theories related to design approaches and practice that focus on the notion of sustainability through their application to a design case.
- Understand sustainability principles through a typical sequence of site and contextual analysis, site planning and detailed design.
- Develop advanced design and communication skills to effectively generate, develop and present design proposals.
Generic skills
- The application of contemporary landscape design theories related to the notion of sustainability
- Advanced landscape design research and analysis.
- Advanced design practice based on solid research and analysis of sites and their contextual settings.
- Identification of emergent trends and practices in contemporary Japan.
- Understanding of relevant social and environmental issues in rural Japan.
- Develop cross-cultural awareness and understanding.
- Collaborative skills with a multi-disciplinary approach.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL90170 | Landscape Studio 4 Strategies | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
ABPL90172 | Landscape Studio 3 Speculations | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Assignment 1: Written, graphic and verbal presentation of design concept, analytical work and design explorations 2000 words (equivalent)
| One week after return (26 /01/2024) | 20% |
Assignment 2: Graphic and verbal presentation of design master plan. This will include one A1 size exhibition panel in digital format and accompanying documentation
| End of the teaching period | 40% |
Assignment 3: Graphic and verbal presentation of three (3) detailed designs of selected areas within the master plan . This will include three (3) A1 size exhibition panels in digital format and accompanying documentation
| End of the assessment period | 40% |
Hurdle requirement: Hurdle requirement: Attendance and participation in 75% of the studios is a mandatory requirement. | During the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Summer Term
Coordinator Jillian Walliss Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 72 hours studios Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 11 December 2023 to 16 February 2024 Last self-enrol date 12 November 2023 Census date 5 January 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 2 February 2024 Assessment period ends 19 February 2024
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Additional delivery details
Quota of 6
This subject is a quota subject and places are limited. Places are not guaranteed until selection is completed. You will be notified in writing if you are selected.
Selection criteria:
- Applications will be assessed and selected based on a 300 word expression of interest, academic merit the submission of a 5-page design portfolio.
- Application should be sent to the subject coordinator before the last self enrolment date.
For detailed information on the quota subject application process and due dates, refer to the EDSC Quota Subjects webpage.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Incidental costs
Approx cost will be around $3500, not including airfare. It will vary based on what accommodation each student chooses.
Last updated: 31 January 2024