Unit Outline

Studios in the Master of Architecture emphasise professionalism, critical and rigorous design thinking, knowledge of contemporary and emergent theories, technologies and practices, and the development of skills for a diversity of future careers in architecture. Global Studio explores practices of architecture in relation to human rights, social justice and community empowerment through projects situated in diverse social, cultural and ecological contexts. Projects target key areas of research opportunity, strength and connections to international communities, particularly in the Asia region. Through research and interrogation of complex global contexts, you will develop a capacity for critical inquiry, challenging normative understandings of place and the discipline of architecture itself. A key focus of the studio is the design of processes rather than products, emphasising engagement of participants in the coproduction of architecture and the communication of outcomes to diverse audiences. Through studio-based participatory design approaches, you will gain skills in the development and procurement of supporting future practice in interdisciplinary and diverse community contexts.

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.	Empathise with a project situation by considering the physical, cultural, political, environmental and social conditions
2.	Develop design propositions at multiple scales that are responsive to locally situated interventions
3.	Develop a coherent design process that employs analytic, strategic, creative and/or collaborative practices
4.	Communicate design processes and resolution using targeted media, tools and techniques.

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:	Seminar	Week 4	25 %	LO1, LO2, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Project	Week 9	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Project	Week 14	35 %	LO2, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Seminar

Task Description:

AT1 Position

Individual and group assignment task to Identify the project situation by considering the physical, cultural, political, environmental and social conditions.
Research, critically analyse precedents and issues relevant to the context of the studio.

See MyLO for additional details.

Task Length:

15 minutes and 10-15 A3 PDF sheets/slides.

Due Date:

Week 4

Weight:

25 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	investigate site context including physical, cultural, political, environmental and social	LO1
2	Analyse research to challenge the situation as it is.	LO1
3	Produce a return brief in response to research and the situation	LO1, LO2
4	Engage diverse audiences by employing targeted media, tools and techniques.	LO4
5	Use respectful and professional communication techniques and strategies	LO4
6	Present design processes and resolution using verbal, graphical and modelling mediums.	LO4

Assessment Task 2: Project

Task Description:

Design Process

Students will employ an iterative process to manipulate, refine and assess the implications of planning strategies on the creation of a humane habitat within the studio context. An emphasis will be placed on the process of testing and refining planning strategies.

For further information see MyLO

Due date: Between week 6 and 10, depending on project collaborators.

Task Length:

Set of Drawings and Models

Due Date:

Week 9

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identify relevant design strategies for locally situated interventions	LO2
2	Analyse research to challenge the situation as it is.	LO1
3	Produce a schematic design that reflects physical, cultural, political, environmental and social	LO1, LO2
4	Explain existing collaborative design practices	LO3
5	Plan a design process that meets participant requirements	LO3
6	Evaluate the effectiveness a design process using collaborative practices	LO3
7	Present design processes and resolution verbally	LO4
8	Use respectful and professional communication techniques and strategies	LO4

Assessment Task 3: Project

Task Description:

AT3 Proposition

Individual students will develop the schematic design from Assessment task 2 to present propositions for locally situated community based project, comprising a combination of mixed-use built fabric and outdoor space. An emphasis will be placed on resolution of an appropriate relationship of public and private spaces.

Additional information can be found in MyLO.

Due Date: Between week 13 and 15. (as there are no exams)

Task Length:

Set of Drawing and Models

Due Date:

Week 14

Weight:

35 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Produce a developed design that reflects the physical, cultural, political, environmental and social conditions	LO2
2	Resolve design propositions from a Macro and Micro perspective for locally situated interventions	LO2
3	Engage diverse audiences by employing targeted media, tools and techniques	LO4
4	Present design processes and resolution using verbal, graphical and modelling meduims	LO4
5	Use respectful and professional communication techniques and strategies	LO4
6	Resolve the formal, spatial and material qualities of the design proposal	LO2

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.