ARCHPRM 701 : Practice Management
Creative Arts and Industries
2023 Semester One (1233) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
This course focuses on Practice Management and understanding the organization of the profession, regulatory requirements and obligations pertaining to practice as an architect and the business of architecture in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 2: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 4: | Communication and Engagement |
| Capability 5: | Independence and Integrity |
| Capability 6: | Social and Environmental Responsibilities |
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the requirements for establishing and maintaining an architectural practice (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 4.1, 5.3, 6.1 and 6.2)
- Demonstrate the ability to critically engage with the evolution of architectural practice and its emerging priorities. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.3, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3)
- Demonstrate advanced communication abilities regarding professional practice matters through visual and communication media (Capability 1.2, 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3)
- Demonstrate good and ethical judgement in individual tasks and group works about the architectural legal obligations of the profession and practice. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3)
- Demonstrate ability to critically reflect on current practice management approaches and how they relate to our environmental, social and cultural environments (Capability 2.1, 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 (In class Canvas Quiz) | 5% | Individual Test |
| Assessment 2 (In class Canvas Quiz) | 5% | Individual Test |
| Assessment 3 (In class Group Presentation) | 20% | Group Coursework |
| Assessment 4 (In class Group Canvas Quiz) | 20% | Group Test |
| Assessment 5 (Written submission) | 50% | Individual Coursework |
| 5 types | 100% |
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| Assessment 4 (In class Group Canvas Quiz) | ||||||||||
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Canvas Quizzes and Group Presentations
Assessments 1 to 4 are all completed during tutorial time only. They involve online Canvas quizzes completed individually/within a group and also the examination of a group presentation. All Canvas quizzes are to be completed in tutorial time only and in person. A unique code is shared within the tutorial by the course coordinator seconds before the test is released on Canvas and access to all tests close after a limited time period.
If you are unable to attend the in class Assessments 1 to 4 due to COVID-19 or an emergency covered within the school's policy for an extension of time (EoT), please email the course coordinator at least 15 minutes before the test or presentation time. Alternative access to the quiz will be considered on medical and special grounds when supported by a health or other professional's advice, and an email request. Any emails submitted outside of this time will result in a did not sit (DNS) for that assessment.
Where group presentations have more than half of its members unavailable due to eligible reasons noted above, the group presentation can be rescheduled if preferred. In all other circumstances, group presentations and group quizzes must continue with those available and only those present will be graded.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for the group presentation examination or canvas quizzes, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page. This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test and examination date.
Coursework
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 (EoT) must be submitted and approved at least one week before the due date, unless there are exceptional circumstances. Students applying for an EoT must obtain an ‘Extension of Time Form for Coursework Submission’ available in the course's Canvas, complete the required details and attach any relevant document. Late submission forms must be signed and approved 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.
Not completing all of Assessments 3 to 5, will lead to a DNC in your academic record and to the automatic failure of this course.
Teaching & Learning Methods
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 at least 12 hours of online self-directed modules, up to 30 hours of in person tutorials, and 88 hours of guided and self-directed assessment preparations.
Delivery Mode
Campus Experience or Online
This course is offered in two delivery modes:
Online Modules
Self-directed online module learning replaces all in person weekly lectures scheduled on Mondays 5pm to 7pm. You are expected to complete all online modules to successfully pass this course and fully complete weekly tutorial activities.
Weekly online modules will be released progressively throughout the course, prior to 5pm each Monday.
This course runs to the University semester timetable and all the associated completion dates and deadlines will apply.
Campus Experience
In person attendance and full participation at all weekly tutorials is required to complete components of the course. The course will include teaching support, group discussions, peer learning, group activities towards group assessments, individual preparation of the final assessment, and conducting in class assessments. On campus tutorials will not be available as recordings.
Attendance on campus is required for all Assessments 1 to 4, which involve individual and group tests and a group presentation.
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
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.
Required reading is contained in the weekly online modules, the main source of material required for the course. Other recommended readings to assist assessments are included in the Talis reading list on the course's canvas page.
Health & Safety
Further health & safety requirements will be explained at the start of the semester.
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
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.
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
In the event of an 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. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.
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 students may be asked to submit 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. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.
The ARCHPRM 701 course content is currently under review and renewal in Semester 1, 2023. Minor and additional changes may occur during the semester as the course content is developed. All updates will be notified through Canvas.