DESST 2520 - Representation II
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2023
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code DESST 2520 Course Representation II Coordinating Unit School of Architecture and Built Environment Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assumed Knowledge DESST 1504 Restrictions Available to B.ArchDes students only Quota A quota will apply Assessment Project-based learning, advanced digital drawing, rendering and fabrication Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Mirai Morita
Course Coordinator:
Professor Samer Akkach
Room 470, Architecture building
08 8313 5832
samer.akkach@adelaide.edu.au
Available by appointment only
Tutors:
As advised by Course CoordinatorCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
The typical weekly schedule includes:
1x 1hr lecture: Fridays 9:00-10:00am
1 x 2hr workshop in a designated space/oneline as advised:
- Fridays 10:00am-12:00noon
- Fridays 1:00pm - 3:00pm
- Fridays 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Check Access Adelaide for your workshop tutorial group.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Employ a theoretical understanding of representation in the production of visual work.
2. Exhibit professional competency in 2D and 3D visual compositions.
3. Apply developed graphic design skills to communicate visually abstract concepts and design ideas.
4. Skilfully integrate various types of visual forms (drawings, images, texts) and media in visual and verbal communications.
5. Present developed skills in 2D compositions: large/small posters, magazine articles, illustrated reports, PowerPoint presentation, web design, and videos.
6. Demonstrate mature, constructive, confident attitude toward teamwork.University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1, 2 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
3, 4, 5, 6 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
2, 3, 4, 5 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
1, 6 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
. Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
. Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
There are no specific textbooks for this course. Please check course information on MyUni for references, resources, and reading list.
Recommended Resources
More detail of specific references will be provided during the semester.
Speaker Series:
The School has lecture series where respected practitioners and academics from the field deliver a public lecture on contemporary architectural practice. In order to expand your knowledge of contemporary directions in design it is recommended that you attend these sessions. The sessions are scheduled for Tuesday 6pm at the Horace Lamb Lecture Theatre, and the exact detail of dates and speakers is available from the School website and the Front Office.
Online Learning
Lecture recordings, image pdfs, hand-outs, links to references and additional material considered of interest will be posted on the MyUni website. Please check MyUni regularly.
University Email:
The School uses the University email system to get in touch with the students. So it is imperative that you check your email regularly and keep up to date with any new announcements.
Use Discussion Board on MyUni effectively to communicate with fellow classmates as well as tutors and lecturers.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Modes of teaching and learning in Rep. II are lectures and workshops. In the lectures theoretical information will be delivered and in the workshops technical skills will be taught through specifically designed computer-based exercises.
Lectures
Students are required to attend all the lectures as these will provide, first, the theoretical information necessary for the satisfactory completion of the assignments, and, second, the expectations and standard of work to be met by the students.
Workshops
Students are expected to attend all the workshops, which are devoted to the development of techincal skills as well as the review of individule and group work. Reviews will be mostly one-to-one or in small groups. On-screen crit is the main form of review and feedback, and students are expected to have their work-in-progress ready in digital format.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
This is a 3 unit course. Each week students are expected to attend 3 hours of lecture/workshop and to allow for 9 hours of self-directed learning, that is, a total of 12 hours a week over 12 weeks. The workshops and other activities, including reviews of work in progress, are an important component of learning in this course. The communication skills developed by regularly and actively participating in activities and discussions are considered to be one of the key learning outcomes of the course.
Learning Activities Summary
No information currently available.
Specific Course Requirements
Attendance and participation
Students are required to attend all lectures and computer lab sessions; attendance will be based on the number of completed exercises during the lab sessions. Failing to complete the minimum number of exercises satisfactorily will affect your final mark and may result in failing the course. Please check course outline for detail.
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment is based on the representation of a small design intervention as detailed in the Course Outline.
There are two stages of assessment:
Stage 1 - 40% - Wk 6 (summative assessment)
Stage 2 - 60% - Wk 12 (summative assessment)
Assessment Detail
No information currently available.
Submission
Submissions:
Assessment 1 - 40% - due on Monday Week 7.
Assessment 2 - 60% - due on Monday Week 13.
For submission dates and times, please check details provided on MyUni.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Student Support
- Academic Integrity for Students
- Academic Support with Maths
- Academic Support with writing and study skills
- Careers Services
- Library Services for Students
- LinkedIn Learning
- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
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Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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