Units
Master Studio B
Unit code: DAN200
Contact hours: 4 per week
Credit points: 12
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This unit offers a focused high level investigation into the field of design as applied to architecture through the investigation of a complex design problem as a final project to demonstrate high level design proficiency. It uses developmental exercises to enhance and extend student perceptions of the built environment in a problem-based learning environment. Design projects require synthesis of a range of abstract issues to achieve focused architectural proposals, explored and developed to a professional standard.
Availability
| Semester | Available |
|---|---|
| 2013 Semester 2 | Yes |
Sample subject outline - Semester 2 2013
Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.
Rationale
Design is the core activity of architectural practice and is a major component of the architecture course. This unit requires, through the processes of design, the synthesis of knowledge and skills from other units in the course. It offers a problem-based learning experience that engages with advanced architectural design issues. Emphasis will be placed on design exploration and outcomes that embrace and integrate all areas of architectural concern.
Aims
This unit aims to develop your advanced architectural design skills. Architectural design projects should demonstrate a high level of resolution at 'detailed design' level in the following areas:
- conceptualisation and strategy
- contextual response
- spatial qualities and organisation
- planning and functional requirements
- formal qualities
- tectonic development
- detail and technical understanding (structure and services)
Objectives
On completion of this unit, you will be able to:
1. Employ advanced skills in architectural design analysis and critique
2. Demonstrate skills in advanced architectural design to solve problems and generate highly resolved solutions
3. Demonstrate advanced skills in the development, definition, and communication of architectural design proposals
Content
This unit will be project based. It will include topics and activities contributing to the understanding and development of the design of complex architectural projects.
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
Teaching Mode: Hours per week
Lecture: 1
Tutorial/studio: 3
Learning Approaches:
This unit adopts a problem based approach to architectural design, focusing on specific project types, areas and/or issue(s) in architectural design. Presentations and site visits will provide a theoretical framework for the project focused work. You will learn primarily through practical activity in the studio setting. You will be expected to independently progress your design propositions between weekly classes, participate in structured studio activities, and engage in constructive critique of each others work, led by tutorial staff.
Assessment
Overview of Assessment:
Assessment will be based on the development of a single architectural project. Formative assessment will be provided on a regular basis in studio sessions and at key review times.Your participation in class discussion forms an essential part of the formative assessment in the unit. Formative assessment will also be provided by teaching staff during class discussions, in comments on presentations, and in responses to your queries during the semester, both during and outside of scheduled class time. Class time will be allocated to the discussion of assessment work in progress.
Assessment name:
Sketch Proposal
Description:
You will develop a report on the design proposal for a complex architectural project/building. The professional styled report will show evidence of exploration, examination and investigation, and be developed to a strategic and diagrammatic stage.
Relates to objectives:
1,2,3
Weight:
40%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Mid-semester
Assessment name:
Architectural Design
Description:
You will further develop (based on assessment item one) the design of a complex architectural project/building. The design will show evidence of analysis, testing, exploration, examination and investigation, and be developed to a level of 'detailed design resolution'. Final submission will require a comprehensive set of 2D and 3D representations (in multiple formats including digital designs) to a professional standard.
Relates to objectives:
1, 2 & 3
Weight:
60%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
End of semester
Academic Honesty
QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.
A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.
Resource materials
There are no set texts for this unit.
Resource materials will be established in the Week 1 unit information
Additional Costs
None.
Risk assessment statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit, which is primarily taught in a classroom setting on campus. The unit may include site visits and/or field excursions (by bus and/or walking). Students are expected to take the normal care expected when using public transport or walking in an urban environment.
Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
Last modified: 20-Dec-2012
