ARCHDRC 104 Architectural Media 2 - Course Outlines

Course Prescription

Examines specific types of representation – both freehand and digital – used in architectural media to develop concepts, evaluate architectural thinking and describe and refine design projects.

Course Overview

The Architectural Media courses in the BAS work with the premise that architectural thinking and making requires expertise with

media. These courses are directed towards the development of architectural media practices that enable students to operate as

critically engaged designers. The Architectural Media courses are closely aligned to design studio practice. The Architectural Media

courses introduce and develop specic types of representation in order to work on concepts, evaluate architectural thinking, and

describe and rene design projects.

In Architectural Media 2, students begin to work with scale, manipulate two and three dimensions, explore spatial and material

conditions, engage with composition, creatively experiment with form, and present speculative designs. Understanding these

representation types – both freehand and digital – and developing an ability to work with them is central to Architectural Media 2.

Students undertake weekly tasks, between Weeks 1-10, with the end of semester teaching focusing on the formation and curation of

their portfolio assessment submission.

The aims of this course are to: develop an understanding of the role of architectural representation within design process; introduce

a range of model making and drawing techniques; analyse and engage in a critical discourse of the work made in the course

workshops/tutorials.

Course Requirements

Restriction: ARCHDRC 202

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

Utilise a range of techniques for architectural visualisation and representation, and both analogue and digital methodologies (Capability 4.1 and 4.3)
Demonstrate an understanding of the role of representation within design process (Capability 2.2 and 4.2)
Develop and demonstrate a media practice (freehand and digital) that incorporates acquisitive, iterative, self-reexive learning and critical judgment. (Capability 5.1)

Assessments

Assessment Type	Percentage	Classification
Portfolio	100%	Individual Coursework
	100%

Assessment Type	Learning Outcome Addressed
	1	2	3
Portfolio

Students will receive formative verbal feedback during the semester in the tutorial sessions, to inform them about their progress and

to also assist students in undertaking their nal coursework assessment; additionally students will receive formative written feedback

in the rst half of the Semester. It is therefore essential that students attend and present their work at each tutorial session. Students

will receive written feedback on their submitted assessed coursework.

The portfolio will contain all work undertaken in the weekly workshop tasks. Each workshop will require specic drawings/ models/

prints etc. to be made. Work outside the class will be required.

The marking and moderation process is rigorous and the School stands by it. The School will not re-grade work. The only exception to

this is the very rare situation where there is new information regarding some factor(s) that was aecting the student's capacity in the

time leading up to examination.

A student can however request a discussion of their own work and performance and how the grade was awarded. As a rst instance

the student should make an appointment to discuss their work with the Course Coordinator. If, after this meeting, a student wishes to

pursue this discussion further, they can then request a meeting with the Head of School.

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. 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 Oce (6th Floor of the Architecture Building, Building 421, 26 Symonds Street) and complete the required

details. Late submission forms must be signed by the appropriate faculty sta.

Teaching & Learning Methods

The course builds on Architectural Media 1, using skills gained, and is aligned with design studio.

The course will be delivered through a one hour lecture followed by a three hour tutorial. The lectures give context to, and

introduce, weekly integrated tutorial tasks. Tutorials involve students undertaking these tasks, and receiving feedback on the

previous task. Hence, production will be continuous and iterative.

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 11 hours of lectures, 36 hours of tutorials, 13 hours of reading and thinking about the content and 90 hours of work on assignments and/or test preparation.

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience

Attendance is [required/expected] at scheduled activities including [labs/tutorials/studios/clinics] to [complete/receive credit for] components of the course.
Lectures will be available as recordings. Other learning activities including [seminars/tutorials/labs/studios] will [be available/not be available] as recordings.
The course [will/will not] include live online events including [group discussions/tutorials].
Attendance on campus is [required/not required] for the [test/exam].
The activities for the course are scheduled as a [standard weekly timetable/block delivery].

Learning Resources

Recommended or Supplementary Reading [on Short Loan]

Ching, Francis D.K., A Visual Dictionary of Architecture (Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley, 2012).

Ching, Francis D.K. and James F. Eckler, Introduction to Architecture (Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley & Sons, 2013).

Ching, Francis D.K. with Steve Juroszek, Design Drawing (Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley & Sons, 2010).

Dernie, David, Architectural Drawing (London: Laurence King Publishing, 2014).

Farrelly, Lorraine, Representational Techniques (Lausanne: AVA Academia; London: Thames & Hudson, 2007).

Werner, Megan, Model Making (New York: Princeton Architectural Press, 2011).

Yee, Rendow, Architectural Drawing: A Visual Compendium of Types and Methods (Hoboken: Wiley, 2007).

Karssen, Arjan and Bernard Otte, Model Making, Conceive, Create and Convince (Amsterdam: Frame Publishers, 2014).

Each week students will be advised on the materials required for the follwoing week’s workshop.

Health & Safety

All students are expected to have undertaken the Workshop induction tutorial required for access to this space.

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.

Capability 2:	Critical Thinking
Capability 4:	Communication and Engagement
Capability 5:	Independence and Integrity

ARCHDRC 104 : Architectural Media 2

Creative Arts and Industries

2021 Semester Two (1215) (15 POINTS)