Course Coordinator
Assoc. Prof. Julian Worrall, PhD (Tokyo)
Horace Lamb, Room 464
tel (08) 8313 4036;
email: julian.worrall@adelaide.edu.au
Office hours: by appointment

NB: Note that this course will commence in Week 2 of Semester 2 (Thursday 2 August 2018.)

Elaboration for 2018 Iteration

As the capstone project for Masters students of Urban Design, this course provides the opportunity for students to advance their own project and agenda, and each student is invited to pursue their own self-defined project if they wish. However, each year a specific theme is also given, which students may also follow. This year the overall theme is given below:

“Transplanted Urbanisms”
Two urbanisms, one larger (called the “host”) and one smaller (called the “source”) are combined to generate a new hybrid formation. The patterns are generally to be drawn from cities distant in culture or history - as in a migration from one world to another. The scale is undefined, although to be sufficiently urban, should be at least the size of a city block, preferably towards the size of a suburb. The host likely to be Adelaide, although could theoretically be anywhere; the source is likely to be in Asia, although also could be anywhere. This theme and scenario has resonances with colonial settlements, globalised development patterns (eg China in Africa), theme parks, migrant towns, touristic environments, aspirational Westernization, experience economy, etc.

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the various bio-physical, historical, political-economic, and social-cultural layers of the city, and work with these to form a consciously designed intervention.
2. Synthesise general theoretical models, analytical approaches to urban issues and contexts, technical knowledges, stakeholder interests and ethical frameworks, and individual vision into an integrated urban design proposition.
3. Articulate their stance and position as a designer within discourses of urbanism.
4. Demonstrate high quality communication, representation and visual skills appropriate to urban design projects, including written, verbal, graphical and model-based presentation.
5. Research and analyse information relevant to developing urban design interventions and propositions.
6. Demonstrate abilities in teamwork and time management for group and individual work.

This course is taught as a research design studio. Students and academic staff meet weekly and discuss progress in developing projects and accompanying assignments. Feedback from academic staff may be graphic, verbal or written. Guest lectures and reviews, and other forms of presentation may form part of the program, while the bulk of time is devoted to seminar-style small group learning. Seminars comprise discussion, one-to-one consultation and critique, and exercises supporting project development including group work. They will also require some presentation of group and individual work.
Students are required to maintain a sketchbook/journal for recording data, thoughts, notes, sketches, etc encountered and developed during the course. Review of these materials will be an important part of the weekly consultations with students to progress their work.
At this level of learning, peer review and commentary is encouraged as a valuable learning tool, both in offering comment on fellow-students’ work and in receiving and responding to comment on your own work.

The University expects full‐time students (i.e. those taking 12 units per semester) to devote at least 48 hours per week to their studies. Accordingly, students undertaking this 6 unit course are expected to devote at the minimum 24 hours per week to contact activities and self‐guided studies.

Based on this framework here are some figures that might assist workload management:
Total workload hrs: 24 hours per wk x 14 wks (inc. of mid‐semester break) = 336 hours
Total contact hours: 6 hours per week x 12 weeks = 72 hours

Total self‐guided study: 336 – 72 hours = 264 hours

These 264 hours should be used towards developing the design project and associated assignments of the course, including development of requisite research, knowledge, and skills. Please organise your time wisely!

Assessment Task	Task Type	Weighting	Due	Learning Outcome
Task 1: Collective Model	Group	5%	Week 3	4,6
A1:Project Definition+Analysis	Group	20%	Week 6	1,5,6
A2:Concept Development	Individual	30%	Week 9	2,4
A3:Final Proposal	Individual	40%	Week 13	1,2,3,4,5,6
Participation+Engagement	Individual	5%	Throughout
Total		100%

The assignments that the course assessment is based on are described briefly below:

Task 1 “Collective Model” produces an overview physical model of the urban area under consideration, to be used both as a tool for shaping design iterations, and as aid to public presentation and exhibition.

Assignment 1 “Project Definition+Analysis” aims to clearly define the scope, parameters, and objectives for each urban “layer”, and research and analyse key site, context, stakeholder, and other relevant factors.

Assignment 2 “Concept Development” presents a specific and concrete design strategy, as a synthesis and response to the project agenda and site and contextual analysis. It is presented in the form of a “mid-review” in front of other students, academic staff, and where appropriate invited guests.

Assignment 3 “Final Proposal” elaborates and presents a resolved and coherent proposition that is the culmination of the project’s research, design concept, and progressive development and refinement. This is presented in person in a public performance, accompanied by graphic, textual, and where appropriate 3D representations of elements of the proposal.

Further details of assignments will be provided through MyUni and via email as the course progresses

General
Please adhere to submission deadlines and follow instructions provided. Where unspecified or in doubt, follow the submission procedures below.
All submissions must include Student Name and Student ID Number. Submissions without Student Name or ID Number may not be considered for marking and may receive zero marks in accordance with the guidelines.
Submissions delivery will be defined as part of the assignment specification. Unless otherwise specified, a digital submission to MyUni (usually in PDF format), as well as a paper submission will be required.
In addition, all paper assignments must have attached a signed and dated Assignment Cover Sheet. Please attach the cover sheet in front of the document, to the top left hand corner with a staple.
Students must not submit work for an assignment that has previously been submitted for this course or any other course without prior approval from the Course Coordinator.
On occasion, the lecturer/tutor may wish to retain students’ work for future reference and the relevant student(s) will be informed at such a time.

Early Submission
Where an early submission has been made, please inform the Course Coordinator or Tutor. There is an early submission box located on Level 4 which is cleared out daily at 10am. Please mark your submission clearly before placing in box.

Late Submission
In general, the school does not accept late submissions. In cases where a submission cannot be made by the due date, please refer to the policies and procedures detailed below relating to Resubmission and/or Modified Submission Arrangements due to medical or other extenuating circumstances.
Printing delays & hard disk crashes will not be entertained as legitimate causes for delay, so please ensure that the work is finished in advance.

Resubmission
The school has a resubmission policy whereby students can redeem failed work re‐submitting (for a maximum score of 50%).

Good Practice
Students should ensure that they regularly backup their work as hard disk crashes are an unfortunate reality. When relying on community printing facilities, students should attempt to finish their work in advance to avoid congestion and unnecessary delays.
Students must retain a copy (scan or photocopy) of all assignments submitted (digital or hardcopy) as originals have been known to go missing.
For modified arrangements of submission and assessment due to special circumstances see the following Assessment Task Extension(s) & Additional Assessment guidelines. These are outlined in the School of Architecture and Built Environment Student Handbook, at the link below:
https://architecture.adelaide.edu.au/docs/FINAL‐2014‐Arch‐handbook.pdf

Modified Submission Arrangements (General)
Students can apply for extensions or modified arrangements based on Medical conditions or other Extenuating circumstances. However, students need to submit their application along with supporting documents within 5 business days of the condition becoming applicable.
The application forms are available from the Front Office and at http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/exams/mod_arrange.html.
Forms must be submitted at the Front Office along with supporting documentation. Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance. The Course Coordinator will inform the applicant if the application is accepted. Please DO NOT contact the Course Coordinator directly.

Medical Reasons
In case of an extended medical condition which makes it impossible for the student to submit the work on time, an Application for Assessment Task Extension due to Medical Circumstances may be lodged with the Front Office along with a doctor’s certificate within 5 business days.

Extenuating Circumstances
If the student is unable to submit the work on time due to extenuating circumstances an Application for Assessment Task Extension due to Extenuating Circumstances may be lodged with the Front Office. Please note that this is only available for certain military, religious, or legal obligations and does not extend to minor personal problems. (Refer to Student Handbook or contact Student Advisor).

Compassionate Grounds
In case of certain extraordinary personal problems students can apply for extensions based on compassionate grounds. However, these must first be/discussed with the Course Coordinator. To maintain privacy relating to personal issues students can contact the University Transition and Advisory Service at 8313 0100 or by email (transition@adelaide.edu.au); or contact the Counselling Service on 83035663 for an individual appointment.

Additional Assessment
If a student receives a Fail grade for the course with an overall mark of between 45 ‐ 49%, they may be eligible for an Additional Assessment which would allow them to get a maximum of 50 Pass for the Course.
Additional Assessment offers are made at the Course Coordinator’s discretion and the student will be informed directly once these are made available.

Disability
Students who have a disability and wish to seek modified submission or assessment arrangements need to contact the University Disability Services at 83135962 or disability@adelaide.edu.au for supporting documentation and then communicate these to the Course Coordinator in person by appointment.

Elite Athlete
Students who have national or international sporting commitments and wish to seek modified submission or assessment arrangements need to register with the University Elite Athlete Support Scheme at http://www.adelaide.edu.au/eliteathletes/ and then communicate this to the Course Coordinator in person by appointment.