ARCHDES 300 : Design 5
Creative Arts and Industries
2021 Semester One (1213) (30 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
This is a core course in the BAS. Design 5 presents an introduction to complex architectural thinking. It examines both conceptual and exceptional spaces and develops an understanding of corresponding architectural methodologies and systems. Topics will explore the cutting edge of architecture, with an individual emphasis on the theoretical, contextual, architectonic, communicative, material, spatial, sociological or topographical. It emphasises the importance and power of media experimentation.
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 2: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 3: | Solution Seeking |
| Capability 4: | Communication and Engagement |
| Capability 5: | Independence and Integrity |
| Capability 6: | Social and Environmental Responsibilities |
Learning Outcomes
- Show evidence of engagement with selected/prescribed areas of architectural theory and knowledge, and to show evidence of the exploration of the possible influence of this upon the development of architectural propositions. (Capability 1.1, 1.3 and 5.2)
- Demonstrate Demonstrate abilities to project, explore and develop the tectonic characteristics of the project through the creative engagement with material, structural or constructional propositions. (Capability 2.2, 2.3 and 3.2)
- Show evidence of engagement with identified cultural, social and functional positions as they might inform speculative architectural propositions. (Capability 1.3, 2.2, 2.3 and 6.1)
- Show abilities to advance conceptual thinking through engagement with environmental and contextual conditions capable of bearing upon the project, and to examine the way in which the architecture may affect those same conditions in return. (Capability 1.2, 2.2, 3.2 and 6.2)
- Demonstrate abilities to develop speculative three dimensional architectural form and space. (Capability 3.1, 3.3 and 5.2)
- Display skill in the communication and development of design propositions through the considered and experimental use of architectural media. (Capability 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 and 5.2)
- Develop and demonstrate design processes and creative work practices capable of supporting collegiality and enabling a range of users and communities. (Capability 1.1, 1.3, 2.3, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100% | Group & Individual Coursework |
| 100% |
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcome Addressed | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | ||||
| Coursework | ||||||||||
Teaching & Learning Methods
This is a core studio course. Teaching takes place in a studio setting, with students typically working in a group of approximately 18 students per teacher. Teaching will take place in 1:1 and small group tutorial settings, through assigned tasks (as an individual or as part of a group), through presentations, site visits, readings, film viewings, etc. Students are expected to present work in progress to their peers, teachers and invited guests throughout the semester and to engage in discussion of their own work and that of their peers.
Workload Expectations
This course is a standard 30 point course and students are expected to spend 20 hours per week involved in each 30 point course that they are enrolled in. Of this, 8 hours are undertaken in studio learning settings and you are expected to attend each of these. The remainder of the 12 hours per week will comprise self-directed and informal group study in preparation for the studio sessions
Delivery Mode
Campus Experience or Online
This course is offered in two delivery modes:
Campus Experience
Attendance is required at scheduled activities including studios, presentations, workshops and site visits to complete components of the course. Some presentations and sessions will be available as recordings. Other learning activities undertaken in studios may not be available as recordings.The course may include some live online events including group discussions, presentations, etc..
Attendance on campus is required for all scheduled presentations, including the mid-semester and final presentations.
The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.
Online
Online attendance is required at scheduled activities including studios sessions, presentations and workshops to complete components of the course. The course will include live online events including group discussions, presentations and one to one discussions. Some group discussions and presentations may be recorded. Online attendance of scheduled studio sessions is required, as is attendance at all scheduled presentations, including the mid-semester and final presentations. Where possible, study material will be released progressively throughout the course.This course runs to the University semester timetable and all the associated completion dates and deadlines will apply.
Learning Resources
Student Feedback
At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.
Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.
Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.
Digital Resources
Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
In the event of unexpected disruption
We undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions, the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. In the event of a disruption, the University and your course coordinators will make every effort to provide you with up to date information via Canvas and the University website.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.