ARCHDRC 103 : Architectural Media 1

Creative Arts and Industries

2020 Semester One (1203) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

An introduction to drawing and computing techniques related to design studio practice and an overview of the analytical and critical value of these techniques for design.

Course Overview

The core media courses in the BAS work with the premise that architectural thinking and making requires expertise with media. There are media courses at each level of the BAS: the first year being introductory, the second year developing skills and expertise and in the third year specialisation and extension of drawing types is available. Each year is directed towards the development of a media practice that will enable the student to operate as a critically engaged architect. The media courses are closely aligned to studio practice. 
 
Students arrive with a variety of media practices and Architectural Media 1 draws on the existing levels of skill and knowledge in order to develop an architectural practice. The development of the architectural practice will allow students to manipulate two and three dimensions, to explore spatial and material conditions, to engage with composition, to present designs, and to creatively experiment with form. 
 
Architectural media utilises specific types of representation in order to work on concepts, to evaluate architectural thinking, and to describe and refine design projects. Understanding these representation types – both freehand and digital – and developing an ability to work with them is central to Architectural Media 1.

Course Requirements

Restriction: ARCHDRC 102

Semester Availability

The course organizer is available during course times, outside course times by appointment and via email and Canvas

Course Co-ordinator

Dr Dermott McMeel d.mcmeel@auckland.ac.nz

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

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate familiarity with the disciplinary types of media in architecture (Capability 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3)
  2. Recognise and demonstrate the application of a wide range of drawing techniques, and both analogue and digital methodologies, for architectural exploration and representation (Capability 2.1, 2.2, 3.2 and 3.3)
  3. Develop a media practice (analogue and digital) that incorporates acquisitive, iterative, self-reflexive learning and critical judgement (Capability 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Portfolio 100% Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3
Portfolio

Pass Requirements

Where a student has been unable to attend to their studies for a period of time in the semester they may apply for an Extension of Time. Late submissions will be considered on medical and special grounds when supported by a health or other professional, and when the application is made according to the procedure below. Any coursework not received by the due date, and for which no extension of time has been approved, will receive the grade ‘DNC’ (Did Not Complete). Requests for extensions of time must be submitted and approved before the due date unless there are exceptional circumstances. Students applying for an extension of time must obtain an Extension of Time Form for Coursework Submission from the School of Architecture and Planning Office (6th Floor of the Architecture Building, Building 421, 26 Symonds Street) and complete the required details. Late submission forms must be accompanied with the appropriate sign by faculty staff. 

Teaching & Learning Methods

The course is comprised of: 
1 hour lectures which provides the critical context for understanding media within the context of the architecture programme. Followed by 3 hour tutorial workshop in which groups of students directed by a tutor will undertake a specific media technique and produce a series of outputs. 

Learning Resources

All course readings are available via Reading Lists on Canvas. 
Fraser, I., & Henmi, R. (1994). Envisioning architecture: an analysis of drawing. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold. 
Porter, Evans, R. (1997). Translations from Drawing to Building and Other Essays. AA documents; 2. London: Architectural Association.T. (1997). The Architect’s Eye: visualization and depiction of space in. London: E. & F.N. Spon. 
Lawson, B. (2006). How designers think: the design process demystified (4th ed.). Amsterdam; Oxford: Elsevier Architectural Press. 
Lawson, B. (2004). What designers know. Oxford: Architectural. 

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.

For this course, you can expect 4 hours of directed lectures and tutorials per week. This leaves 6 hours per week of independent study.

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 at 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.

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.

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).

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.

Copyright Warning Notice

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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.

Published on 13/12/2019 02:15 p.m.