11295 Technique: The Architectural Model
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Credit points: 6 cp
Subject level:
Undergraduate
Result type: Grade and marksRequisite(s): 72 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10004 Bachelor of Design Architecture OR 72 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10325 Bachelor of Design Architecture Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation OR 72 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10413 Bachelor of Design Architecture Master of Architecture OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C09079 Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Honours) OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10271 Bachelor of Design Interior Architecture OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10423 Bachelor of Design Interior Architecture Bachelor of Languages and Cultures OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10272 Bachelor of Design Interior Architecture Bachelor of International Studies OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10322 Bachelor of Design Interior Architecture Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation
Description
Students explore the architectural model through the lens of a series of iconic houses; learning how to distill architectural documentation into a hand-crafted 3D form. With a focus on analogue model making techniques at the physicals scales 1:100, 1:50 and 1:20, students also explore model production at various time scales – from the quick concept sketch model to detailed presentation technique. A clear focus on sustainable resourcing is undertaken whilst learning best-practice model making techniques, material efficiencies and an exploration of analogue tools.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
| 1. | Architectural Model Making Technique - refining modes of architectural representation through analogue model making technique |
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| 2. | Translation of Drawing to Model - reading and interpreting conventions of architectural documentation and the translation of 2D representation to 3D representation |
| 3. | Material Knowledge - deciphering appropriate model making materials and sustainable practice |
| 4. | Peer Learning - through collaboration and knowledge sharing |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes to the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes:
- Work cooperatively and professionally as part of a team (C.1)
- Produce inspirational responses that demonstrate the successful integration of sub-disciplinary areas of knowledge: history, theory, tectonics and/or practice (I.1)
- Creatively use architectural media, technologies and materials (I.2)
- Understand and challenge disciplinary conventions through an engagement with emergent forms of architectural practice, technologies and modes of production (P.1)
- Evidence a three-dimensional understanding of spatial sequence and organisation (P.4)
- Evidence disciplinary knowledge through the application of physical and/or digital mediums (P.6)
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.).
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Assessment Task 1
| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1, 2, 3 and 4 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, I.1, P.1 and P.6 |
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| Type: | Design/drawing/plan/sketch |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 40% |
Assessment task 2: Assessment Task 2
| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1, 2, 3 and 4 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, I.2, P.4 and P.6 |
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| Type: | Design/drawing/plan/sketch |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 60% |
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.