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Robin Boyd Studio (ABPL90354)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2023
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Overview
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The Robin Boyd Foundation's Walsh Street design studios explore the public role of an architect. They provide an opportunity for students to be better equipped theoretically and practically and to develop critical thinking around architectural design in an urban context and the role of good design for the community.
The design studios are a five day residential program that involve an intensive design studio culminating in design presentations by participants with critique by the studio tutors, invited guests and project stakeholders. The project requires an architectural design response within a strong urban context on a site of high government and city importance.
Participants will be expected to work in groups, share knowledge and participate in discussions and pin-ups - the emphasis is strongly on participation. Professional Architects from Melbourne will be invited to participate in some of the pin-ups and crits.
Participation in the Robin Boyd Foundation's Walsh Street design studios will encourage students to consider and develop their awareness and skills in:
- the public aspects of architecture - the impact of buildings on streetscapes, neighbourhoods and community;
- communicating architecture - the presentation of ideas and concepts in an articulate and accessible manner;
- the collaborative nature of the production of architecture.
Costs: Standard course fees apply for students current enrolled in a university. Other members of the community can enrol via the Community Access Program (CAP) - only available via CAP in “assessed” mode.
In addition, all students will be required to pay an additional accommodation and meals levy to the Robin Boyd Foundation.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the subject, students should be able:
- To provide students with an intensive studio-based learning experience, with a focus on sustainable design in an urban context.
Generic skills
- An understanding of ethical responses to urban and building design issues
- Identification of emerging trends in practice
- Visual and oral presentation techniques
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Capacity for independent thought and reflection
- Creative response to complex problems
Last updated: 24 January 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into one of the following:
- MC-ARCH Master of Architecture
- MC-URBDES Master of Urban Design
OR
Approval from the course coordinator.
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: 24 January 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Design presentation (15 minutes with 15 minutes questions and feedback) and submission of design (equivalent to 5000 words)
| End of the teaching period | 100% |
Last updated: 24 January 2023
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
Not available in 2023
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Additional delivery details
Quota: 18
This subject is a quota subject and places are limited. Students may provisionally enrol via the Student Portal, but places are not guaranteed until selection is completed. You will be notified in writing by the Student Centre if you are selected.
Selection criteria:
Applicants will be ranked and selected on the basis of the following criteria:
1. Academic merit
2. Statement of motivation plus an outline of how the applicant can contribute to the studio
3. Portfolio of design work
Priority will be given to architecture graduates and current graduate architecture students in their final year of study.
Last updated: 24 January 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Urban Design - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 24 January 2023