ARCHPRM 305 : Project Management

Creative Arts and Industries

2021 Semester Two (1215) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Professional practice and the practical demands of managing construction. Explores the roles of architect, client, builder and consultants; land, building, planning and environmental legislation; the consenting processes that precede construction; documentation; cost and quality management; procurement; contract law; construction contracts; site observation; contract administration and progress payments; completion; final accounts; and post-project procedures.

Course Overview

This course focuses on project management and is followed by ARCHPRM 701, Practice Management in the M Arch(Prof) first year. The professional practice courses form a 2-semester sequence that conveys the demands of the profession at the point that the students are developing technically advanced design work that needs to be tested in a simulated professional context. The cross referencing of design, legal requirements and professional imperatives aims to introduce students to the demands of the practice environment.

Course Requirements

Prerequisite: ARCHTECH 207 or 208 or 210 Restriction: ARCHPRM 304, 700

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Capability 5: Independence and Integrity
Capability 6: Social and Environmental Responsibilities

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate an understanding of relevant parts of the New Zealand Building Code (Capability 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3)
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of the complex issues related to architectural project management (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 6.2 and 6.3)
  3. Display the ability to reflect on one's own and group's ideas, concepts, arguments and designs in a critical manner (Capability 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3)
  4. Demonstrate good judgement and ethical behaviour in individual tasks and group works (Capability 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3)
  5. Use and apply the appropriate disciplinary vocabulary to discuss and present information on project management matters (Capability 4.1 and 4.3)
  6. Demonstrate communication abilities regarding project management matters through a range of visual and communication media (Capability 4.1 and 4.2)
  7. Demonstrate ability to critically reflect on current project management approaches and how they relate to our environmental, social and cultural environments (Capability 6.1 and 6.3)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Assignment 1 20% Group Coursework
Assignment 2 80% Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Assignment 1
Assignment 2

The final grade is an amalgamation of both assignments. Pass requirements for the course is any mark above Grade C-.

Late submissions will be considered on medical and special grounds when supported by a health or other professional's advice, and 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. 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), complete the required details and attach any relevant document. 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

Tutorials will generally involve work and discussion in small groups to accomplish practical exercises in which skills are developed in the application of knowledge.
Learning opportunities will be through reading course material / lecture handouts, attending lectures and participating in tutorials and small-group discussions.
A final tutorial after Crit Week will allow opportunity to discuss the final assignment.

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 24 hours of lectures, 12 hours of tutorials and 114 hours of work on assignments preparation.

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience

Attendance is expected at scheduled activities including tutorials to complete the components of the course.
Lectures will be available as recordings. Other learning activities including tutorials will not be available as recordings.
The activities for the course are scheduled as per the additional course information provided by the Course Director on Canvas at the beginning of the semester.

Learning Resources

Each lecture / topic area has a powerpoint presentation and a lecture handout. Lectures will include a brief break in the middle. Questions and discussion are very welcome.
The lecture handouts include links to websites of relevance as well as suggestions and references for further reading. Extensive feedback on assignment 1 will assist in the preparation of assignment 2.
Students will also, at various stages of the course, be supplied with exemplar assignments to inform their own work.

Health & Safety

Not applicable.

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 feedback received via SET in previous course offering has contributed to the continuous improvement of this course. Students are therefore warmly invited to complete the SET/Qualtrics/OLE evaluations at the end of the semester and to provide their feedback on this course and teachers. 

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.

Published on 06/05/2022 10:35 a.m.