Design Studio E (ABPL90439)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Summer Term
Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Semester 2 (Early-Start)
Overview
| Availability(Quotas apply) | Summer Term Semester 1 (Early-Start) Semester 2 (Early-Start) |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This cluster/subject challenges students to design small scale architecture to a high degree of material resolution. This includes consideration of the tectonics – poetics of construction – and the whole of life environmental implications of material choices.
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 small scale architecture resolved to a high degree of detail. 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 investigation of materials, study of precedents, and application of contemporary design theories and techniques, students will be expected to develop architectural designs that use materials both poetically and resourcefully. Students will be expected to demonstrate the environmental and material competencies set out in the National Standards of Competency for Architects. Students will also be expected to communicate their design vision in a clear, detailed and professional manner, incorporating models and/or prototypes and/or material investigations as appropriate to their design.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Apply design research techniques to iteratively explore structure, construction, and material design options to a high level of detail using drawings, models, 3D prints, and/or prototypes.
- Demonstrate knowledge of relevant and contemporary design precedents and theories.
- Successfully and imaginatively invent, refine and resolve the design of a of a small-medium scale building to a high level of detail .
- Critically evaluate results in relation to the environmental imperatives for sustainable material approaches, the sophistication of the design tectonics, 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 materials and environmental sustainability (PC10, PC28, PC31, PC33, PC35, PC39, PC45) .
Generic skills
- Identification of emergent trends in practice
- Understanding of relevant policies and practices
- Use of sketches and diagrams to analyse, design and communicate
- Appropriate use of technical terminology
- Analysis and synthesis of data in order to prepare proposals
- Evaluation of existing knowledge
- The ability to efficiently locate available information and to make effective use of it.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABPL90437 | Design Studio C |
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
| ABPL90142 | Master of Architecture Studio C | No longer available | |
| ABPL90143 | Master of Architecture Studio D | No longer available |
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
ABPL90115
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Concept Design : Design submission comprising oral presentation accompanied by representations appropriate for the design, including site investigations, sketches, drawings, maquettes, documentation of process work, concept test models and/or digital multi-media experiments, as appropriate to the design in development.
| Week 7 | 20% |
Booklet ( interim): Booklet with completed attempts of Tasks 1 and 2.
| Week 5 | 0% |
Resolved Design; Design submission comprising oral presentation accompanied by representations appropriate for the design, and may include drawings, documentation of process work, digital multi-media, and physical models. NSCA Performance Criteria PC39 is met
| During the examination period | 60% |
Booklet (final): Booklet with completed and finalised tasks demonstrating attainment of NSCA Performance Criteria PC10, PC28, PC31, PC33, PC35, and PC45.
| During the teaching period | 20% |
Additional details
Summer Term - Assessment Due Dates:
Concept Design Submission/ Interim Reviews: Week 4 (Concept Design Canvas Submission Tuesday 28 January, 15:00pm, Interim Reviews Wednesday 29 January from 1pm )
Interim Booklet Submission: by 22:00 Sunday 2nd Feb
Resolved Design Submission: by 22:00 Wed 19th Feb( Reviews Friday 21st Feb)
Final Booklet Submission: by 22:00 Sun 23rd Feb
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Summer Term
Coordinator Gumji Kang Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 84 hours, including 72 hours studios and up to 12 hours pre-recorded lecture material. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 6 January 2025 to 22 February 2025 Last self-enrol date 13 December 2024 Census date 17 January 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 February 2025 Assessment period ends 23 February 2025 Summer Term contact information
- Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Principal coordinator Katie Skillington 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 28 February 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 9 February 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 Semester 1 (Early-Start) contact information
- Semester 2 (Early-Start)
Coordinator Nancy Ji 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 25 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 9 July 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Semester 2 (Early-Start) contact information
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Additional delivery details
An enrolment quota of 16 applies to the Summer Term intensive.
Should the number of applications for this subject exceed the number of places available, applicants will be ranked on the basis of a 200-word statement asking them to outline how they see this subject aligning with their broader educational goals.
Applicants should email the 200-word statement to abp-results@unimelb.edu.au by 13/12/2024
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 135 applies to the Semester 1 - 2025
An enrolment quota of 90 applies to the Semester 2 - 2025
Students who have completed ABPL90438 Design Studio D 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).
NIOTE : Concurrent enrolment in Design Studio D and E is not allowed.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
Teaching methods:
Design studios and pre-recorded lecture material centered on:
- developing design skills and the creative exploration of building materials and construction methods,
- attaining the NCSA 2021 professional competencies relevant to understanding whole-life carbon implications, and
- integrating information relevant to the environmental impact of architectural projects into design decision-making.
The delivery of the subject is by a diverse group of studios each comprising 16 students working on a design project. Each studio is led by industry practitioners and/or academics.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 4 March 2025