DESST 3513 - Design Studio V

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2019

This course explores the design possibilities of the cultural, environmental and programmatic contexts for mid to large scale institutional and civic buildings, expressed through propositions inclusive of consideration of meaning, space, form, structures, engineering systems and materiality. The course provides the necessary knowledge and skills to generate complex, resolved designs. It develops critical skills required to attain a high level of architectural and construction judgement. Students will develop ambitious designs through advanced digital and 3D modelling articulating proposals that comprehensively represent the intellectual and physical attributes of their schemes.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code DESST 3513
    Course Design Studio V
    Coordinating Unit School of Architecture and Built Environment
    Term Semester 1
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 6
    Contact Up to 6 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Assumed Knowledge DESST 2519 or DESST 2501
    Restrictions Available to B.ArchDes students only
    Quota A quota will apply
    Course Description This course explores the design possibilities of the cultural, environmental and programmatic contexts for mid to large scale institutional and civic buildings, expressed through propositions inclusive of consideration of meaning, space, form, structures, engineering systems and materiality.

    The course provides the necessary knowledge and skills to generate complex, resolved designs. It develops critical skills required to attain a high level of architectural and construction judgement. Students will develop ambitious designs through advanced digital and 3D modelling articulating proposals that comprehensively represent the intellectual and physical attributes of their schemes.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Ms Mirai Morita

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    1. Conceptualise building program and narrative
    2. Think creatively with building, site and planning constraints
    3. Strategize relationship between building program, structure and experience
    4. Develop design skills that work systematically but outside the box with modularity
    5. Discuss and develop design in section
    6. Explore building relationship with its urban context and ground plane
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)
    Deep discipline knowledge
    • informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
    • acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
    • accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
    1,2,3,5
    Critical thinking and problem solving
    • steeped in research methods and rigor
    • based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
    • demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
    1,2,3,4,5,6
    Teamwork and communication skills
    • developed from, with, and via the SGDE
    • honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
    • encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
    2,4
    Career and leadership readiness
    • technology savvy
    • professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
    • forward thinking and well informed
    • tested and validated by work based experiences
    1,2,3,4
    Intercultural and ethical competency
    • adept at operating in other cultures
    • comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
    • able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
    • demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
    2,5,6
    Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
    • a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
    • open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
    • able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
    1,2,5
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    - You will need continual access to MyUni for regular updates and course material
    - The lectures will also facilitate discussion to course related matters.
    - All students are expected to read and be familiar with all provided course information available on MyUni.

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    Specific information on the development of the City of Adelaide is available through the Government of South Australia’s website. The development plan can be obtained at:
    https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/planning-and-property/development-plans/greater-metropolitan-adelaide-development-plans/adelaide-city-development-plan

    The Building Code of Australia can be found through following link:
    https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/planning-and-property/land-and-property-development/building-rules-regulations-and-information/the-building-code-of-australia


    Further relevant information is given when appropriate, and made accessible through MyUni.
    Recommended Resources
    Recommended Reading
    Agkathidis, Asterios. (2009) Modular Structures in Design and Architecture. BISPUBLISHERS
    Brunner, Margit. (2015) Constructing Atmospheres: Test-Sites for and Aesthetics of Joy. Spurbuchverlag.
    Di Mari, Anthony. (2017) Conditional Design: An Introduction to Elemental Architecture. BIS Publishers B.V.
    Di Mari, A. Yoo, N. (2018) Operative Design: A Catalogue of Spacial Verbs. BIS Publishers B.V.
    Kulper, Perry. Chard, Nat (2014) Fathoming The Undathomable, Pamphlet Architecture 34. Princeton Architectural Press.
    Mathur, A. Da Cunha, D. (2006) Decan Traverses, The making of Bangalor’s Terrain. Rupa & Co, New Delhi.
    Pallasmaa, Juhani. (2009) The Thinking Hand: Existential and Embodied Wisdom in Architecture. John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
    R. Tufte, Edward. (1990) Envisioning Information. Graphics Press.
    R. Tufte, Edward. (1983) The Visual Display of Quantitative Information. Graphics Press.
    Steenbergen, Clemens. (2008) Composing Landscapes. THOTH Publishers, The Netherlands.
    Walsh, David. (2014) A Bone of Fact. Pan Macmillan Australia.
    Walsh, D. Mead, E. Carmichael, L. (2013) Monanisms. Mona.


    Speaker Series:
    The School has a fortnightly lecture series where respected practitioners and academics from the field deliver a public lecture on contemporary architectural practice. In order to expand your knowledge of contemporary directions in design it is recommended that you attend these sessions. The sessions are scheduled for Tuesday 6pm at the Horace Lamb Lecture Theatre, and the exact detail of dates and speakers is available from the School website and the Front Office.

    Academic Support:
    The Professions Learning Centre (PLC) provides postgraduate coursework students of the Faculty of Professions free academic skills advice on critical analysis and structuring assignments, paraphrasing, referencing, oral presentation skills and other skills to assist with success at university. You are encouraged to take advantage of the service to enable you to improve your performance in your studies. To contact a Learning Advisor please send an email to professions.learningcentre@adelaide.edu.au.
    Online Learning
    University Email:
    The school uses the University email system to get in touch with the students. So it is imperative that you check your email regularly and keep up to date with any new announcements.

    MyUni:
    MyUni is an essential online tool which will be used to communicate information regarding the course including details of assignments and interim grades. There are many other learning resources and assessment pieces that rely on the MyUni system for delivery. Therefore it is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the various functions of MyUni and employ it to its fullest extent. https://myuni.adelaide.edu.au/

    Discussion Board:
    The MyUni Discussion Board can be used to interact with other students and tutors and is an essential tool to discuss information and increase your understanding of issues.

    Lecture Recording:
    In certain cases the recording of the lectures is made available in electronic format for students to listen through on their own time and make notes, and is provided through the MyUni system. However, this service is only available for lectures with essential course content and may not include guest lectures. Furthermore, where the presentation content is subject to copyright or the guest speaker is uncomfortable with the recording of the content, the lecture recording will not be made available online. So students should not rely solely on this mode of learning and arrange to attend or get lecture content from peers.

    Archistar Academy:
    Free online tutorials for computer software. To enrol, go to the following link here https://academy.archistar.ai/enrol enter your details and you will be ready to go. The email address you use will have to end in @adelaide.edu.au or @student.adelaide.edu.au for ArchiStar to register your account.

    Noticeboard / Handbook:
    General information about the activities at the School is available online from the Student Noticeboard which can be accessed at
    https://unified.adelaide.edu.au/group/professons-studentarchitecture/ current-student
    Students can also access a copy of the Student Handbook at the following link:
    https://unified.adelaide.edu.au/group/professons-student-architecture/enrolments
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes

    Lectures: lectures to give an outline of work to be covered and strategies to approaches to design approaches

    Tutorials: studio workshops consisting of exercises and project work; scaled or prototype production of design objects. Students are required to present their work each week in tutorials, subjecting it to analysis, critique and response by staff and fellow students.

    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    The University expects full-time students (ie. 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 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 hours: 24 Hrs per week x 13 weeks = 312 Hrs
    Total contact hours: 6 Hrs per week x 12 weeks = 726 Hrs
    Total self-guided study: 312 Hrs – 72 Hrs = 240 Hrs

    These 240 hours should be used towards preparation of weekly tasks and for completion of the various assignments associated with the course, including development of various skills required to complete the same. Please organise your time wisely.

    Learning Activities Summary
    Lectures are on Thursdays 11am-12pm Johnson G29 Rennie Lecture Theatre. Tutorials are on Fridays in BSS 510,511,528. Workshops (wk 4,5) are on Fridays in Arch computer suite.

    Wk01 - 07/3 - Thu - Lecture - Course introduction

                08/3 - Fri  - Tutorial - Site visit and discussion

    Wk02 - 14/3 - Thu - Lecture - site analysis impression feeling

                15/3 - Fri  - Tutorial - site model, analysis, impression, understanding, experience

    Wk03 - 21/3 - Thu - Lecture - modular vs non-modular

               22/3 -  Fri  - Tutorial - SITE IMPRESSION (10%)

    Wk04 - 28/3 - Thu - Lecture - program, structure and architecture

               29/3  - Fri  - Tutorial - transferring ‘site impression’ into systems < in computer lab

    Wk05 - 04/4 - Thu - Lecture - Building Narrative I: Speaker Drew Joyce

               05/4 -  Fri  - Tutorial - developing systems into building form < in computer lab

    Wk06 - 11/4 - Thu - Lecture - private vs public  

               12/4  - Fri  - Tutorial - project development discussion

    Mid-Semester Break


    Wk07 - 02/5 - Thu - Lecture - no lecture

               03/5  - Fri -  Tutorial - MID REVIEW (35%)

    Wk08 - 09/5 - Thu - Lecture - building code considerations: Speaker William Morris

               10/5  - Fri  - Tutorial - section development discussion

    Wk09 - 16/5 - Thu - Lecture - section

               17/5 -  Fri  - Tutorial - resolving/adopting form discussion < in computer lab?

    Wk10 - 23/5 - Thu - Lecture - experience atmosphere by Margit Bruenner

               24/5 -  Fri  - Tutorial - project development and representation discussion

    Wk11 - 30/5 - Thu - Lecture - Building Narrative II: Speaker Drew

               31/5  - Fri  - Tutorial - final presentation draft review

    Wk12 - 06/6 - Thu - Lecture - TBD

               07/6 -  Fri  - Tutorial - Self-directed work week. No Tutorial

    Wk13 - 13/6 - Thu - Lecture - No lecture

               14/6  - Fri  - Tutorial - FINAL PRESENTATIONS (45%)
    Specific Course Requirements

    For this course you will need the ability to construct physical models, be familiar with Rhino, Adobe Photoshop, and InDesign, as well as CAD drafting package.

    Students must present their work in Week 13 to Pass the course; a schedule will be provided on MyUni.
    Students are expected to listen to the presentations by all their peers.

    It is highly recommended that you own a personal laptop computer which can support computer software such as Rhino, photoshop, illustrator, indesign. Ideal spec for student laptop: 17 inch, Windows 64 bit, minimum of 16 gig of RAM, Intel i7 (or equivalent). Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 or higher; ATI Radeon HD 4890 or better.

    Failure to attend teaching due to medical, compassionate or extenuating circumstances is dealt with the School Policy, administered by the School Office. Submit the appropriate application for supplementary consideration together with the original signed medical or other relevant officer, to the School Office. If you foresee a problem contact the Course Coordinator BEFORE the problem actually occurs. Otherwise, contact the Course Coordinator as soon as possible and submit the appropriate application for supplementary consideration to the School Office.

    If you choose to visit the site , ensure that you exercise respect for the owners and patrons, obtain permission to enter the building if required, and observe an appropriate duty of care during your visit.

    Students who miss more than 25% of the scheduled teaching (lectures, studios, field trip) and whose overall mark is below 45 will not automatically be granted extensions and/or replacement examinations, even if the application is submitted.

    Small Group Discovery Experience
    There is no specifically designated Small Group Discovery Experience for DSV although the culture of the studio will automatically generate small group discovery.
  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary

    The Project: Your client is the eccentric David Walsh; a professional gambler, art collector, businessman, and Tasmanian local. Walsh’s pet project - the MONA art museum - is operating at a loss despite its record crowds and popularity. To counter this, Walsh has decided to diversify his portfolio and assets and has turned to you to develop a mixed-use building within the CBD of Adelaide. Walsh is looking to build a mixed-use building, comprised of two or more ‘modules’:

    • Some form of residential accommodation/use, such as a hotel, retirement living, apartments, disaster-relief housing, student housing, guest housing, night shelters, assisted-living housing, public housing, prison, homeless shelters, etc.
    • Some form of commercial, institution or public use, such as a zoo, library, school, courthouses, factories, religious institution, new-age offices, market, laboratories, gyms, theatres, farms, museums, graveyard, observatory, etc.

    Further details regarding the project will be provided through MyUni and/or in Class.

    Assessment Task 
    (No. & Name)
    Due DateWeightSubmission MethodLearning Outcomes
    (being assessed)
    PARTICIPATION each class 10% Online & In Tutorial 1,2,3,4,5,6
    SITE IMPRESSION 22 March (wk03) 10 % Online & In Tutorial 2,6
    MID REVIEW 03 May (wk07) 35% Online & In Tutorial 1,2,4,5,6
    FINAL REVIEW 14 June (wk13) 45% Online & In Gallery 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

    Grading is based on a comparison with current and previous student work, and with the instructors’ expectations relative to the objectives of the course.

    A cumulative assessment, agreed on by all critics, will based upon the strength of the following criteria: (1) presentation (2) concept (3) investigation (4) strategy/organisation (5) structure (6) drawing (7) innovation/risk, i.e. the intangible factors which go beyond talent or gifted physical/mental abilities
    Assessment Related Requirements

    Attendance is compulsory at the Monday lectures (where also each session / assignment is introduced) and at the weekly studio pin-up. Weekly tasks are specified in handouts.

    Although the teaching–staff aim to accommodate (where possible) the wide variety of ‘personal issues’ that can impinge upon a student’s ability to attend all lectures and tutorials throughout the semester, attendance to all lectures and tutorials are mandatory. This requirement has been instigated in order to aid students in gaining appropriate competency standards in the subject matter, and aid in the student’s ability to apply this knowledge through set assessment tasks.

    It is expected that you will come to tutorials prepared with equipment, materials, and ongoing work for discussion

    You must keep every sketch, text, concept model, to assist your practice of thinking and making; these are part of the process of design, and can be crucial to the final outcome; studio staff will often ask you to show them this work, and sometimes this work becomes relevant at the oddest moments.

    You are expected to produce work between one studio session and the next. If you do not have work to discuss with staff in studio then there can be no feedback; research and process are the methods of a design practice. Part of the process is showing, sharing, and talking.

    Do not sit in studio waiting for someone to come and talk to you, studio is a place for you to work, (that’s what it’s for), this can be drawing, writing, reading, making – and the library is one of your prime resources

    Assessment Detail

    Participation
    Quizzes: At the end of each lecture, there will be quiz to be completed before you leave the class. The quiz will be based on the lecture that is given on the day. This will count towards participation.

    Tasks and Progress: At end of each tutorial and workshop, there will be task to be completed in class. You will be instructed to submit completed task on MyUni in each class. This will count as attendance; therefore it is critical to complete and submit at the end of every class. Progress will be monitored and noted by the tutors to be taken in consideration for the final mark of the course.

    Site Impression
    Students are to express their interpretation of the site. In three different medium. Painting – quick 5 min impression; Sketch – quick 5 min impression, such as tracing texture; Sculpture – 3D expression of initial reaction to site. In addition to above, students are to produce conventional site analysis such as traffic, program, landscape, building typology, sun/shadow, history etc.

    - Due 22 March (wk03) in tutorial presentation
      • painting
      • sketch
      • sculpture
      • series of site analysis diagrams

    - compile photos and diagrams into single PDF file and submit on MyUni by 23 March.

    Assessment Criteria
    - Presentation: clarity, energy, intensity, comprehensiveness
    - Concept: strength, energy, intensity, effort
    - Investigation: rigour, energy, intensity
    - Innovation / risk: effort, energy, intensity


    Mid Review
    Using the Site Impression produced from the site, develop a building concept. Incorporating site research and personal interest, develop a story and strategy on how to compose your project. Propose building programs and structure strategy to deploy through your project. Further details to be provided in tutorials.

    - Due 03 May (wk07) in tutorial presentation
      • Physical model including surrounding context @ 1:500 or 1:200 (TBC)
      • Digital slides presentation including:
         - Project Title & your name,
         - Narrative and concept
         - Site analysis and impressions
         - Development process
         - Project brief
         - Section and Plan drawings scale TBC
         - few experiential images
         - What’s next

    - submit photos of the model and presentation as PDF files on MyUni by 04 May.

    Assessment Criteria
    - Presentation: clarity, energy, intensity, comprehensiveness
    - Concept: strength, energy, intensity, effort
    - Investigation: rigour, energy, intensity
    - Strategy/organisation: intent, intensity, potential
    - Structure: intent, potential, experimental
    - Drawing: beauty, clarity, intent, intensity, energy
    - Innovation / risk: effort, energy, intensity


    Final Presentation
    Further developing the project since Mid-review, students are to develop the building concept, incorporate building codes and regulations into resolving the program. Resolve the building better with program distribution, circulation materiality and structure. Further details to be provided in tutorials.

    - Due 14 June (wk13) in Tutorial as presentation
       • Physical model scale TBC
       • A0 poster presentation including:
         - Project Title & your name,
         - Narrative and concept
         - Development process
         - Series of diagrams explain how building works
         - Section and Plan drawings scale TBC
         - Experiential/atmospheric images

    - submit photos of the model and presentation as PDF files on MyUni by 15 June.

    Assessment Criteria
    - Presentation: clarity, energy, intensity, comprehensiveness
    - Concept: strength, energy, intensity, effort
    - Investigation: rigour, energy, intensity
    - Strategy/organisation: intent, intensity, potential
    - Structure: intent, potential, experimental
    - Drawing: beauty, clarity, intent, intensity, energy
    - Innovation / risk: effort, energy, intensity


    **Details of the assignments may change during the semester. It will be announced in class, email or through MyUni.**


    Marking & Feedback (General)

    • Final results for the course will only be available through Access Adelaide and students should not contact the course coordinator or the tutors for the same.
    • Feedback for in-class submissions will only be available during the tutorial as oral critique in the style of studio wall-crits. Students should arrange with peers to make notes for reference.

    The work discussed in the pin-up session is submitting as a collated document of 3 individual tasks. Presentations may be public. Due to the guests varying time schedules the date for the presentation might change, and notice will be given via MyUni. Presenting in your work should be considered as part of the submission, failing to present may be considered a late.

    In week 15 a selection of the most innovative work from this studio be exhibited in the School of Architecture and Built Environment’s ‘All-In’ public exhibition. Details of which will be provided at a later date.

    Submission

    Submissions (General):

    • All submissions must include Student Name and Student ID Number. Submissions without Student Name or ID Number will not be considered for marking, and will receive zero marks in accordance with the guidelines.

    • In addition, all assigments need to have an Assignment Cover Sheet which must be signed and dated by the student before submission. Please attach the cover sheet in front of the document, to the top left hand corner.

    • Please adhere to submission deadlines and follow instructions provided.

    • 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 will be informed at such a time.

    Early Submission:

    • 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.

    • Models for in-class presentation cannot be handed in early.

    Late Submission:

    • The school will NOT accept late submissions and any such assignment will receive zero marks. This also applies to electronic submissions.

    • Printing delays & hard disk crashes will not be entertained as legitimate causes for delay, so please ensure that the work is finished in advance.

    Re-submission:

    • The school has a resubmission policy whereby students can redeem failed work by submitting additional work for a maximum of 50%.

    • The deadline for all re-submissions is 12pm on Friday 16th June 2017.

    Good practice:

    • Students should ensure that they regularly backup their work on multiple locations 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 unnecessary delays.

    • Students must retain a copy of all assignments submitted (digital or hardcopy), as originals may be lost during the submission process.

    For modified arrangements of submission and assessment due to special circumstances see the following Assessment Task Extension(s) & Additional Assessment guidelines.

    Modified 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 and need to be submitted at the Front Office along with any supporting documentation.
    • Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance and 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 at http://www.architecture.adelaide.edu.au/current/resources/ for further details 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 in person through appointment during the assigned office hours.
    • To maintain privacy relating to personal issues students can 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 between 45 and 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 by the School 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 through appointment during the assigned office hours.

    Elite Athlete:

    • Students who have national/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 through appointment during the assigned office hours.
    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

  • Student Feedback

    The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

    SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.

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