Unit Outline

Bachelor of Architecture & Built Environments Architecture Studio units focus on the development and refinement of conceptual, analytical and technical skills through applied problem-based learning in a diverse range of real-world contexts. In second year, Studios focus on the application of foundational design skills to address specific design problems. Architecture Studio: Form focuses on speculative approaches to design inquiry emphasising form, massing, materials and tectonics in response to critical interpretation of contextual. Employing analytical techniques and parametric approaches to design inquiry, you will identify, extract and manipulate relations informed by critical evaluation and interpretation of regulatory frameworks, urban fabric and morphology. You will be introduced to computational design software and its role in generating, testing and evaluating multiple design options. Working within a given project context, you will develop detailed designs for building skins and thresholds applying principles of materials and tectonics in relation to environmental, social and cultural parameters. The unit also develops your skills in visualisation and communication using techniques of abstract and material representation.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Identify design priorities informed by critical interpretation of context including regulatory frameworks, physical fabric and urban morphology
2	Employ parametric design approaches to generate, test and evaluate opportunities for form and massing
3	Resolve detailed design solutions for building skins and thresholds emphasising tectonics and contextual relations
4	Communicate form, massing and material propositions through abstract and material representation

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	KDA144

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	AT1: Parameters analyse context, climate and relevant frameworks to extract parameters	Week 4	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	AT2: Conceptual Design - Conceptual Design: develop an external envelope	Week 9	35 %	LO2, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	AT3: Threshold Designs	Week 15	35 %	LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: AT1: Parameters analyse context, climate and relevant frameworks to extract parameters

Task Description:

Students will undertake a neighbourhood character study, including the analysis of a defined group of streets and the development of a set of design parameters. The emphasis will be on observation, analysis and communication. Students will also undertake a modelling exercise relating to form and sections.

Task Length:

A set of analytical drawings and/or a digital model

Due Date:

Week 4

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Observe and interpret neighbourhood characteristics	LO1
2	Document visual representations of neighbourhood character analysis	LO1, LO4
3	Produce a cubic model and document relationships between form and section.	LO2, LO4

Assessment Task 2: AT2: Conceptual Design - Conceptual Design: develop an external envelope

Task Description:

Students will undertake a series of speculative designs for selected properties in Invermay and Inveresk, focused on additions, extensions and insertions. Parameters will include local government planning restrictions, climatic priorities, site conditions and defined spaces for habitation. The emphasis will be on iterative design, response to parameters and assessment of outcomes.

Students will complete the task as a group, with a peer evaluation component.

Task Length:

A set of analytical drawings and/or a digital model.

Due Date:

Week 9

Weight:

35 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Create diverse formal responses using design parameters derived from climate, context and regulatory guidelines	LO2
2	Develop spatial strategies responding to client and brief requirements.	LO2
3	Employ iterative processes to develop and evaluate multiple design solutions.	LO2
4	Use appropriate physical modelling techniques to explore form and massing.	LO4

Assessment Task 3: AT3: Threshold Designs

Task Description:

Students will undertake a detailed design of a small-scale built intervention. The emphasis will be on space, structure, skin, thresholds and the communication of design intent.

Task Length:

Designs and/or digital model.

Due Date:

Week 15

Weight:

35 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Define a structural system, building envelope and material palette	LO3
2	Develop a spatial arrangement for a small to medium scale building.	LO3
3	Produce design documentation describing spatial arrangements, thresholds and building envelopes.	LO4
4	Use appropriate physical modelling techniques to explore form and massing.	LO4

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.