ABN412 Master Studio One
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| Unit code: | ABN412 |
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| Equivalent(s): | DAN112 |
| Credit points: | 24 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $2,328 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $7,224 |
| International unit fee | $10,392 |
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2025, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | ABN412 |
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| Credit points: | 24 |
| Equivalent: | DAN112 |
Overview
This is a studio-based unit in which you design architectural projects. The studio will focus on developing high-level abilities to rationally test and experiment through architectural design projects to explore cultures, contexts, technologies and environments. It requires a high level of design resolution in its projects as well as the practice of a research-led design process. The unit uses developmental exercises to enhance student perceptions of the built environment in a project-based learning environment. The architectural aspects of design theory, sustainability, sociology, history, and critique all form parts of the unit content.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Research and assess information relevant to design projects.
- Analyse and synthesise complex architectural problems through creative thinking.
- Develop and analyse multiple design options in different design phases
- Design architectural proposals/buildings.
- Document architectural proposals/buildings.
- Communicate design propositions to diverse audiences.
Content
The major topics covered in this unit will include:
- Design of complex buildings
- Documentation of complex buildings
- Research-informed design processes
- Application of cultural significance in design development
- Application of architectural technology.
Learning Approaches
This unit adopts a project-based approach to architectural design, focusing on specific project types, areas and/or issues in architectural design. Presentations and/or 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 development and propositions between weekly classes, participate in in-person studio activities, and engage in constructive critique of each other's work led by your teaching staff.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback in this unit is provided to you in the following ways:
- In-class formative exercises with peers and academics
- In-class review of weekly activities
- Criteria-referenced assessment rubrics
- Verbal feedback from teaching staff at the completion of projects
- Verbal feedback from guest reviewers at studio pin-up/review sessions.
Feedback on Assessment 1 will be swift to enable a more focused approach to Assessment 2.
Assessment
Overview
Assessment will take the form of two design-based projects. While each project will be assessed for grading at the completion of the project, there will also be ongoing formative feedback throughout the semester, to guide your progress. Assessment expectations will be provided through criteria referenced assessment rubrics, and also discussed during relevant lectures and presentations.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Architectural Design
Develop a design proposal for a complex building in an urban setting.
Assessment: Architectural Design and Documentation
Develop and resolve a complex design project and develop technical documentation based on the design proposal developed in Assignment One.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
All students and staff are required to complete the Tier 1 Laboratory and Workshop HSE Induction for access to campus buildings and facilities. This must be completed online.
Costs
There are no additional costs associated with this unit. However, consumable costs, typical of the preparation and presentation of design project work, are to be expected. This can include printing of larger poster-size drawings. Allowance for travel costs and incidentals may arise in the event of field trip.
Resources
There are no set textbooks for this unit. Essential reading materials will be made available through the Canvas site.
Risk Assessment Statement
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.DE83 Master of Architecture
- Identifying, explaining and working with appropriate knowledge of architecture, its history and precedents and with knowledge of people, environments, culture, technology, history and ideas pertinent to architectural propositions.
Relates to: ULO1, Architectural Design - Independently researching and evaluating emergent knowledge as it becomes necessary to fulfil the profession's role in society.
Relates to: ULO1, Architectural Design - Propositional, imaginative, iterative, integrated thinking to synthesise complex architectural designs.
Relates to: ULO2, ULO3, ULO4, Architectural Design, Architectural Design and Documentation - Supporting their decision-making using evidence-based, reasoned argument and judgement pertaining to architectural propositions.
Relates to: ULO3, ULO5, Architectural Design, Architectural Design and Documentation - Communicating with a variety of audiences in appropriate ways.
Relates to: ULO5, ULO6, Architectural Design, Architectural Design and Documentation - Demonstrating their understanding of architecture's status as an ethical service-oriented profession committed to responsible care for the inhabited environment.
Relates to: ULO4, Architectural Design, Architectural Design and Documentation - Engaging proactively and autonomously in the effective procurement of architectural propositions.
Relates to: ULO4, Architectural Design, Architectural Design and Documentation