DESST 2519 - Design Studio IV
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code DESST 2519 Course Design Studio IV Coordinating Unit School of Architecture and Built Environment Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact Up to 6 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assumed Knowledge DESST 2516 Restrictions Available to B.ArchDes students only Quota A quota will apply Assessment Quizzes, physical model making, digital models, hand drawing and digital drawing Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Amit Srivastava
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
As a Level II Core Course, Design Studio IV is designed to foster knowledge, understanding and skills that will assist the student with both future courses as well as professional design practice.
Knowledge and Understanding:
1. Understanding the overall design process as applied in the various related disciplines
2. Understanding the role of self exploration in the design process
3. Understanding the impact of existing disciplinary knowledge on the design process
4. Understanding issues of contemporary design theory and ethics
5. Understanding of relevant construction processes and materials etc.
Skills:
6. Ability to use Drawings and Models for critical design thinking
7. Ability to interpret Design Briefs and develop Building Program
8. Ability to use various Presentation Techniques to express ideas
9. Ability to develop a Theoretical Framework for DesignUniversity 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) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 & 9 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 3,4,5,7 & 9 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 1,2,3,4,5,6 & 9 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 6,7,8 & 9 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 6 &7 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 2 & 3 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 6 & 9 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 3,4,6 & 9 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
For the various drawing and model making exercises associated with this course you will be required to procure appropriate materials, which can be bought at the following locations:
Eckersley's Art & Craft
21/27 Frome St
Adelaide SA 5000
(08) 8223 4155
Officeworks
5-7 Anzac Highway
Keswick SA 5035
(08) 8229 9500
Further information on specialist materials and equipment will be available during relevant studio sessions.Recommended Resources
Recommended Readings:
Please refer to MyUni for details of recommended readings and websites
Speaker Series:
The School has a fortnightly 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 exact detail of dates and speakers is available from the School website and the Front Office.
Academic Support:
The Professions Learning Centre (PLC) provides postgraduate coursework students of the Faculty of Professions free academic skills advice on critical analysis and structuring assignments, paraphrasing, referencing, oral presentation skills and other skills to assist with success at university. You are encouraged to take advantage of the service to enable you to improve your performance in your studies. To contact a Learning Advisor please send an email to professions.learningcentre@adelaide.edu.au.Online Learning
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.
Noticeboard / Handbook:
General information about the activities at the School is available online from the Student Noticeboard which can be accessed at
http://architecture.adelaide.edu.au/current/noticeboard/
Students can also access a copy of the Student Handbook at the following link:
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
As a core course in design, the teaching activities for this course revolve around the collegial exchange in a design studio environment. The studios are not only a place for contact with tutors for individual feedback but also a place for students to have a discussion about the central issues concerning the design process. Therefore, the design work of the various members of the studio will be discussed critically and openly for all to benefit from the reflective process. Students should really try and engage with this process as much as they can and make the most of the limited contact time. The small class sizes and the disciplinary focus of each studio provides a perfect opportunity to achieve this environment of open exchange, and students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the related content before coming for the session, so as to extract the maximum benefit from their interaction with the tutors and their peers.
The different studio sessions as part of this course operate under the 'atelier method' where established designers/studio leaders use their preferred design process to direct students' learning. Accordingly, the different studios have different projects and different program of activities. These are communicated to the registered students in the first contact week, and a copy of the different programs is also available through MyUni for reference.
General Guidelines:
To ensure the quality of delivery and discussion in these sessions there are some protocols of behaviour that must be adhered to. These include:
- Students need to arrive for the sessions on time and no later than 10 minutes past the hour
- Mobile phones must be switched off or turned to silent, and shouldn’t be accessed during class
- While laptops are allowed, access to social networking media is strictly prohibited during class
In addition to these contact sessions, students need to spend a considerable amount of time on Self-Guided Learning & Research. The workload expectations are outlined in the next section.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The University expects full-time students (ie. those taking 12 units per semester) to devote at least 48 hours per week to their studies. Accordingly, students undertaking this 6 unit course are expected to devote 24 hours per week to contact activities and self-guided studies.
Based on this framework here are some figures that might assist workload management:
Total workload hours: 24 Hrs per week x 13 weeks = 312 Hrs
Total contact hours: 6 Hrs per week x 12 weeks = 72 Hrs
Total self-guided study: 312 Hrs – 72 Hrs = 240 Hrs
These 240 hours should be used towards preparation of weekly tasks and for completion of the various assignments associated with the course, including development of various skills required to complete the same. Please organise your time wisely.Learning Activities Summary
Different studio leaders will have different program of activities.
These are available separately from MyUni.Small Group Discovery Experience
The different studio sessions as part of this course operate under the 'atelier method' where established designers/studio leaders use their preferred design process to direct students' learning. As a result the entire studio operates under a Small Group Discovery framework with close contact to industry leaders throughout the semester. -
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
Different studio leaders will have different program of activities.
These are available separately from MyUni.Assessment Detail
Marking & Feedback (General) ï‚·
- Final results for the course will only be available through Access Adelaide and students should not contact the course coordinator or the tutors for the same. ï‚·
- Feedback for in-class submissions will only be available during the tutorial as oral critique in the style of studio wall-crits. Students should arrange with peers to make notes for reference.
Submission
Different studio leaders will have different program of activities.
These are available separately from 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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