ARCHDRC 203 Architectural Media 3 - Course Outlines

Course Prescription

Explores the relationship between methods of architectural drawing and the three-dimensional communication of fabrication and assemblage. Central to this investigation is an understanding of how drawing is evolving in relation to new technologies.

Course Overview

Architectural Media III explores the relationship between methods of architectural drawing and the three-dimensional communication of fabrication and assemblage. Central to this investigation is an understanding of how drawing is evolving with new technology. ARCDRC203 is a core course in a Bachelor of Architectural Studies.

Architectural thinking and making require expertise with media. Media III is a’ design based media course directed towards students using media as a speculative tool in the creation of architecture. The course is structured to build on the skills and knowledge developed in Media II by exploring how the long disciplinary history of architectural representation has been imbued with new mediums and software. Through weekly workshops, students will learn a variety of process-driven strategies and techniques that will allow you to shift between different mediums and ways of describing 3D space. The course begins by transforming precedent drawings and model-making. Building information modelling (BIM), and a range of evolving technologies are presented as a critical tool for the testing of fabrication and assembly. Collage, narrative, filmic techniques and extended reality (XR) are introduced as a way to build a context for your proposal. Students are encouraged to move between mediums to discover new potential and to develop a unique media workflow.

Course Requirements

Prerequisite: ARCHDRC 103 Restriction: ARCHDRC 301, 303, 304, 370, 371, 372, 373

Learning Outcomes

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

Demonstrate and reflect upon a range of media techniques that use media as a speculative tool in the creation of an architectural proposition (Capability 1.1, 2.2, 3.3, 4.2, 4.3 and 5.2)
2. Demonstrate the translation of spatial ideas into a comprehensible architectural language that communicates three-dimensional space; (Capability 4.2 and 4.3)
Develop drawing methods that communicate and test fabrication and assembly (Capability 4.2 and 4.3)
Establish an advanced drawing practice as a critical process by incorporating techniques of collage, photomontage, curation, editing, and narrative; (Capability 2.2 and 4.2)
Demonstrate an ability to use self-critique and critical thinking to produce a coherent and thoughtfully curated collection of media outputs. (Capability 4.3 and 5.2)

Assessments

Assessment Type	Percentage	Classification
Coursework	100%	Individual Coursework
	100%

Assessment Type	Learning Outcome Addressed
	1	2	3	4	5
Coursework

Teaching & Learning Methods

The lectures are structured around architectural mediums to give students an insight into the history of architectural media with a diverse range of precedents curated to inspire. Students are encouraged to apply the polemic lessons learned in the lectures to the tutorials, where they do the making. Media III has been sequenced in the Bachelor’s degree to enable students to consider the distinctive nature of software in their workflow,

The way that architects communicate is rapidly changing due to emerging technology. To keep pace, students need to learn advanced software abilities combined with more traditional representation skills. The course is structured around how a design concept may develop in architectural practice, in this way, the course prepares students both for subsequent design studios and life as a professional architect. Group software lessons will be provided for Revit and an introduction to virtual reality. The student will need to supplement the lessons with online software tutorials.

The study load envisaged is 150 hours learning, made up of 44 hours of lectures and group tutorials, the remainder of the time is individual studio practise.

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, 33 hours of studio-based tutorials, 104 hours of thinking about and making media.

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience

Attendance is required at scheduled activities including tutorials and lecture.
Lectures will be available as recordings.

Other learning activities including tutorials will not be available as recordings.

Software tutorials will be available online.

The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable

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.

Other Information

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 Office (6th Floor of the Architecture Building, Building 421, 26 Symonds Street) and complete the required details.

Grade Queries

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 affecting the student's capacity in the time leading up to examination. A student can, however, request a discussion of their work and performance and how the grade was awarded. As a first 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 make a meeting with the Head of the Architecture Program.

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.

The Design Research Hub (DRH) - is available for students with digital queries outside the class times.

Assignments’ guidelines, lecture handouts and other relevant course materials will be available for download on Canvas. Canvas will also be used for direct communications (via announcements) on class and tutorial activities.

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 1:	Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2:	Critical Thinking
Capability 3:	Solution Seeking
Capability 4:	Communication and Engagement
Capability 5:	Independence and Integrity

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