11277 Architectural Studio 5
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Credit points: 12 cp
Result type: Grade and marks
Requisite(s): (11273 Architectural Studio 1 AND 11274 Architectural Studio 2 AND 11275 Architectural Studio 3 AND 11276 Architectural Studio 4) OR (11211 Architectural Design: Forming AND 11227 Architectural Design: Performance AND 11209 Architectural Design: Making AND 11221 Architectural Design: Strategy)
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses. See access conditions.
Description
This design studio provides a platform for the creative synthesis of site planning and detailed construction methodologies in the design of a public building. Through a series of design exercises at different scales, students will develop an understanding of the complex relationships inherent in a large project and strategies for resolving these relationships through rigorous, iterative design processes.
This subject introduces students to principles of site design and advanced architectural construction detailing anchored within a conceptual and scientific framework of environmentally and socially sustainable design. This understanding will be demonstrated through the design of architectural form, landscape elements and the selection and integration of building materials and construction systems. Through lectures and their own research, students develop an understanding of the principles of material life-cycles, embodied energy, water sensitive design and modular construction systems which they incorporate into their design proposals.
As the penultimate design studio in the Undergraduate program, this subject aims to substantiate a foundation of conceptual framing and technical knowledge that form the basis for future studio and professional work.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
| 1. | Demonstrate an understanding of architectural design across a range of drawing scales. |
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| 2. | Demonstrate an ability to integrate the principles of Design on Country, recognising Indigenous cultural and environmental values. |
| 3. | Demonstrate an understanding of site planning and environmental principles and integrate them into an architectural design. |
| 4. | Demonstrate an ability to integrate relevant theories and case studies in planning of architectural spaces and sequences. |
| 5. | Demonstrate an advanced understanding of structural principles, building materials, component systems and the construction techniques for their assemblage. |
| 6. | Demonstrate an ability to produce architectural drawings and models of a high quality. |
| 7. | Constructively contribute to peer learning |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes to the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes:
- Establish and develop an informed and ethical position towards social, technical and environmental issues and practices (A.1)
- Acknowledge Indigenous, cultural and historical values within the development of the project (A.3)
- Work cooperatively and professionally as part of a team (C.1)
- Communicate ideas professionally and effectively through a variety of mediums: oral, written, visual, physical and digital (C.2)
- Evidence a three-dimensional understanding of spatial sequence and organisation (P.4)
- Integrate an understanding of a relationship between form, materiality, structure and construction within design thinking (P.5)
- Evidence disciplinary knowledge through the application of physical and/or digital mediums (P.6)
- Define, develop and apply an appropriate design method in the execution of an architectural project (R.2)
Contribution to the development of graduate attributes
The term CAPRI is used for the five Design, Architecture and Building faculty graduate attribute categories where:
C = communication and groupwork
A = attitudes and values
P = practical and professional
R = research and critique
I = innovation and creativity.
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs) are linked to these categories using codes (e.g. C-1, A-3, P-4, etc.).
Teaching and learning strategies
General
This subject is focused on the development of design and construction knowledge and the individual ability to translate conceptual ideas into spatial proposals. This subject will be delivered through a combination of lectures in combination with project-based design exercises in studio time. Content derived from these sessions will be evidenced in learning outcomes of the subject.
Studios - 2 hour session, once a week, 4 hour session, once a week
Weekly studio sessions will explore project-based design and planning exercises led by a Studio Mentor. Attendance and participation in all sessions will contribute to learning outcomes. Student participation and understanding in lecture and studio sessions will rely on a degree of individual reading, development and experimentation which will be clearly supported by Studio Mentor direction.
Lectures - 2 hour, once a week
The lectures will outline and inform the conceptual and technical framework of the studio.
Collaborative Learning
UTS staff believe that collaborative peer learning enhances learning. All studio projects are developed through collaboration.
Online Coursework
Online resources will be used to support the learning objectives of this subject. This includes multimedia documentation, essential and recommended readings, videos, information about the site and programmatic requirements. All documents will be accessible from UTS Online.
Feedback
Formative feedback strategies include peer workshops, weekly face-to-face tutorials, assessment milestones and formal critique panels. Formal assessment and specified formative feedback will be provided in Review. Staff can only provide meaningful feedback if students can demonstrate weekly design development through printed drawings and physical or digital models.
Content (topics)
The content of this subject includes project-based exercises in site planning, detailed architectural design and construction methodolgies. These exercises will accumulate knowledge that will result in the design of a complex public building. The lectures and studio tasks are focused on the following subjects:
- Environmentally sustainble architectural design and construction methodologies.
- Socially sustainable design processes and outcomes.
- Landscape design including water sensitive design strategies.
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Midterm Review
| Intent: | Assessment Task One This assessment aims to develop foundational knowledge in site planning, space planning and elemental construction systems through analytical and design exercises at different drawing scales. Students will undertake three tasks: the analysis of a large site identifying key features and opportunities for the organisation of the building programme, the interior planning of learning space and the design and detailing of a small self-contained structure. Please refer to Assessment Handout 1 for detailed deliverables. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 3, 4, 5 and 7 This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): C.1, P.4, P.5 and R.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Project | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Groupwork: | Individual | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 20% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Assessment task 2: Pre Final Review
| Intent: | Assessment Task Two This assessment asks students to further develop the design of their classroom cluster and master plan. The classrooms are to be integrated with construction methodologies and material concepts that demonstrate knowledge of environment design principles. The master plan must demonstrate an integration of Indigenous knwoledge through the principles of Design on Country and further develop the relationship of buildings to landscape. Please refer to Assessment Handout 2 for detailed deliverables. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 2, 4, 6 and 7 This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): A.3, C.1, C.2 and P.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Project | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Groupwork: | Individual | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 30% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Assessment task 3: Final review
| Intent: | Assessment Task Three This task is the culmination of the students’ design development with each part of the design developed in previous assessments resolved in spatial and material terms. The assessment requires students to present detailed architectural drawings at a number of scales as well as three dimensional representations of their project. Please refer to Assessment Handout 3 for detailed deliverables. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1, 3, 6 and 7 This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): A.1, C.1, P.6 and R.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Project | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Groupwork: | Individual | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 50% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Minimum requirements
The DAB attendance policy requires students to attend no less than 80% of formal teaching sessions (lectures and tutorials) for each class they are enrolled in to remain eligible for assessment.
Pursuant to “UTS Rule 3.8.2”, students who do not satisfy the attendance requirements may be refused permission by the Responsible Academic Officer to be considered for assessment for this subject.
Students can make themselves familiar with all University rules here:
https://www.uts.edu.au/about/uts-governance/rules/uts-student-rules
Required texts
Readings and other documents will be made available on Canvas.