ARCHHTC 700 : Pacific Architecture
Creative Arts and Industries
2025 Semester Two (1255) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
Capabilities Developed in this Course
Capability 1: | People and Place |
Capability 2: | Sustainability |
Capability 3: | Knowledge and Practice |
Capability 4: | Critical Thinking |
Capability 5: | Solution Seeking |
Capability 6: | Communication |
Capability 7: | Collaboration |
Capability 8: | Ethics and Professionalism |
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and describe key aspects of the physical and cultural context of the Pacific region (includes Aotearoa, NZ) as it relates to Pacific architecture and its building technologies. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.3, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 8.1 and 8.2)
- Create and present a defined research proposal. (Capability 1.2, 2.2, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 5.2, 6.1, 7.1, 7.3 and 8.3)
- Critically evaluate past and contemporary issues affecting Pacific built environments. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.3, 6.1, 6.3, 7.1, 7.3, 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3)
- Demonstrate research skills to critically investigate an aspect of Pacific architecture. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 7.1, 7.2, 8.1 and 8.3)
- Develop and demonstrate effective communication and presentation skills for research projects. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 7.2, 8.1 and 8.3)
- Learn creative approaches to demonstrate research findings of a particular aspect of Pacific architecture. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 7.3, 8.1 and 8.3)
Assessments
Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
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Assignment 1 (Research Proposal) | 25% | Individual Coursework |
Assignment 2 (Seminar Presentation) | 25% | Individual Coursework |
Assignment 3 (Written text and various media project) | 50% | Individual Coursework |
3 types | 100% |
Assessment Type | Learning Outcome Addressed | |||||||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |||||
Assignment 1 (Research Proposal) | ||||||||||
Assignment 2 (Seminar Presentation) | ||||||||||
Assignment 3 (Written text and various media project) |
The final grade is an amalgamation of all assignments. Pass requirements for the course is any mark above Grade C-. Late submissions will be considered on medical and special grounds when the application is made according to the following procedure. Requests for extensions of time must be submitted and approved at least one week before the due date, unless there are exceptional circumstances. The application must include supporting evidence by a health professional or other relevant professionals (e.g., medical certificate or consellor letter), when available. Students applying for an extension of time must obtain an ‘Extension of Time Form’ from Canvas, complete the required details, attach any relevant document and submit it as indicated. Late submission forms must be signed by the appropriate School staff. Coursework not received by the due date, and for which no extension of time has been approved, will receive zero grades for Assignment 1 and a ‘DNC’ (Did Not Complete) for Assignment 2.
Teaching & Learning Methods
‘Seminars’ differ from lecture based courses that students encounter in the Bachelor of Architecture because they involve a high level of post-graduate individual research-based learning supported by teaching in a more supervisor than lecture focused mode. There are a large number of expert guest lecturers aimed at stimulating individual thinking rather than directly providing basic knowledge. There is also a high degree of sharing of research through students presenting their projects to other students in the form of seminars. This mode of teaching and learning aims to enhance methodologies and skills useful in the second, thesis, year of the Master of Architecture (Professional) and Combined Masters programme.
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 20 hours of lectures, a 2 hour tutorial, 8 hours of reading and thinking about the content and 120 hours of work on assignments.
Delivery Mode
Campus Experience
Attendance is expected and strongly recommended at scheduled activities including seminar presentations and the tutorial to complete and receive credit for components of the course.
Attendance on campus is required for the seminar presentation in Week 10, from 8am - 11am. The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.
Attendance in class as well as engagement with course activities and readings supports academic success. Therefore it is strongly recommended that students make every effort to attend class and complete all the necessary in-class requirements.
Learning 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.
Health & Safety
Students are urged to discuss privately any impairment-related requirements face-to-face and/or in written form with the course coordinator/lecturer.
In week 2 or 3, a tentative tour throughout Auckland and/or Pacific Islands (TBC -island) may see students join other related design courses on a field trip abroad. Regular updates will be announced in class. We have had a few former students from this course join in the field trip with other design classes and approved by the HOS and Dean of the school. A Field Activity Plan for a Day Trip was also approved by the HoS in previous years and may run this year.
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
As students individual assignments/projects are developed during the course, individual advice and support will be provided both in class time and by appointment at other times. Students are to ensure they attend all classes, unless medically ill.
Depending on the project, modelling materials and various media are required to complete assignment 3.
In week 2 or 3, a tentative tour throughout Auckland and/or Pacific Islands (TBC -island) may see students join other related design courses on a field trip abroad. Regular updates will be announced in class. We have had a few former students from this course join in the field trip with other design classes and approved by the HOS and Dean of the school. A Field Activity Plan for a Day Trip was also approved by the HoS in previous years and may run this year.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework, tests and examinations 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. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against electronic source material using computerised detection mechanisms. Upon reasonable request, students may be required to provide an electronic version of their work for computerised review.
Class Representatives
Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.
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.
Learning Continuity
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.