DESST 3516 - Design Studio VI
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2015
Under the theme of `Big Parks', this course explores the design possibilities of cultural, environmental and programmatic contexts for large urban open space settings, expressed through propositions inclusive of consideration of meaning, space, form, structures, engineering, infrastructure, 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 landscape architectural judgement. Students will develop ambitious designs through advanced digital and modelling articulating proposals that comprehensively represent the intellectual and physical attributes of their schemes.
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code DESST 3516 Course Design Studio VI Coordinating Unit School of Architecture and Built Environment Term Semester 2 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 3513 or DESST 3027 Restrictions Available to B.ArchDes students only Quota A quota will apply Assessment Quizzes, physical model making, digital models, hand drawing and digital drawing Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Elisa Palazzo
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
As the last Design Studio of the Bachelor program, this course is designed to foster knowledge, understanding and skills that will assist the student in both their professional and academic careers through the development of a landscape design concept at the urban scale.
As an outcome of this course the students will be able to:
Knowledge and Understanding
1. Survey, analyse and interpret the urban context and the ecological/environmental implications related to it.
2. Identify and critically interpret the strategies of landscape planning and design at the urban scale.
3. Identify and apply the key methodologies and techniques related to landscape planning, landscape design and landscape recovery to the urban scale.
4. Identify and analyse the ecologically sustainable design techniques and apply them in an urban context.
Skills
5. Develop a knowledge framework and apply it critically in the definition of a landscape design proposal.
6. Define a coherent and comprehensive landscape design proposal at the complexity of the urban scale.
7. Communicate critical design thinking and proposals through representation techniques such as hand sketching, computer drawings and graphics, models.
8. Communicate critical design thinking and proposals through written word.
9. Present and discuss a landscape project proposal at the urban scale to a disciplinary and/or public audience.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) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 ,7 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 3, 4, 5, 6, Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 5, 7, 8, 9, A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 1, 5, 7, A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 2, 3, 5, A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 1, 3, 4, 5 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Readings:
Various readings, assignment resources and recommended resources will be available on MyUni.
Basic equipment:
It is expected that each student will bring equipment to the tutorials to enable drawing, design and presentation including but not limited to:
- Paper and trace paper for drawing
- Pens, pencils, color markers, rulers, etc. i.e anything you use to design or draw
- Printouts of research or reference material required for that studio
- Digital equipment such as phones, ipads, laptops (not essential)
- Digital camera capable of storing a large amount of photos
- Clipboard, pens, paper etc.
You are required to maintain an A4 size journal for course notes & weekly tasks. It is preferable to use a notebook with unruled pages to assist with drawing.Recommended Resources
Recommended readings:
A recommended reading list is provided as an attachment to the course profile on MyUni which will aid you in the coursework and assignments. Please note these are not required texts for the course, but recommended reference and research material.
Speaker Series and Public Conferences:
The School has a fortnightly lecture series where respected practitioners and academics from the field deliver a public lecture on contemporary architectural practice. The exact detail of dates and speakers is available from the School website and the Front Office in due course.
In order to expand their knowledge of contemporary directions in design the students are warmly recommended to attend these sessions and any Public Conference related to the topics of the course announced through MyUni during the semester.Online Learning
University Email:
The school uses the University email system to get in touch with the students. So it is imperative that all the students check their 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. Therefore it is recommended that all the students familiarise yourself with the various functions of MyUni and employ it to its fullest extent.https://myuni.adelaide.edu.auDiscussion
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:
An audio recording of most lectures is made available in electronic format through the MyUni system for students to listen to on their own time and make notes. Please note that while these audio recordings are a useful resource for revision they should not be considered as replacement for actual lecture attendance. The lecture sessions will include activities and discussions on visual material that cannot be captured properly in the recording. Furthermore, technical issues cause delays in the availability of recordings which might affect your ability to complete ongoing tasks, not to mention technical failures which might result in certain recordings being unavailable.
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-student-architecture/current-student. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The weekly lecture will introduce a topic, theme or process to be explored in the following tutorial sessions and will relate to the assignment in progress at that time.
It is important that students attend all of the lectures in the course so their assignments are targeted to the key themes of the course.
Please note a 10% participation mark is applicable for the studio.
The tutorials will involve group and individual work including:
- Studio exercises such as drawing, designing, discussing, etc.
- Individual studio time with tutors exploring your individual project or assignments.
- Work on assignments.
- Presentation of assignments.
As the course is designed to provide a clear understanding of the process and activity of landscape design and planning, students should be prepared to actively participate in the tutorials including discussion, presentation and also peer reviewed critique.
The course engages a Small Groups Discovery strategy in which the class is divided into teams of 3-5 students who are required to work together on small tasks in order to assist the learning process and to increase the students’ participation and comprehension.
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 = 72 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
A course program with details of lectures, tutorials and activities is provided as an attachment to the course profile on MyUni.
Please note there may be minor changes to the course program throughout the studio.
MyUni will always contain the most updated course program.
WEEK 1
Course introduction and introduction to Assignment (2h)
Site survey (4h)
WEEK 2
Lecture and introduction to Assignment (2h)
Assignment review and tutorials in class (4h)
WEEK 3
Lecture and introduction to Assignment (2h)
Assignment review and tutorials in class (4h)
WEEK 4
Lecture and introduction to Assignment (2h)
Assignment critique in class (4h)
WEEK 5
Lecture (2h)
Studio review sessions (4h)
WEEK 6
Lecture and introduction to Assignment (2h)
Assignment critique in class (4h)
WEEK 7
Lecture (2h)
Studio review sessions (4h)
WEEK 8
Lecture and introduction to Assignment (2h)
Assignment critique in class (4h)
WEEK 9
Studio review session (4h)
WEEK 10
Lecture (2h)
Assignment review and tutorials in class (4h)
WEEK 11
Studio review sessions (6h)
WEEK 12
Final critique (6h)
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Task/Assignment No. and Name Due Date Weight Type Learning
Objective1 – The experience of space
(group work)Week 6 30% Summative 1,2,3,4,5, 6, 8 2 – The making of a place Week 12 60% Summative 3,4,6, 7, 8, 9 3 - In class participation and MyUni 10%
Please note a 10% participation mark is applicable.Assessment Related Requirements
The assignments require the material to be presented during the tutorials.
All submissions of assignments will follow the following schedule:
All assignments will also have to be uploaded on MyUni in due date according to the specifications and details available from MyUni through the Assignments & Tasks Section.Task/Assignment No. and Name Due Date Where 1 – The experience of space
(group work)Week 6 In Class and MyUni 2 – The making of a place Week 12 In Class and MyUni 3 – Participation In Class and MyUni
Assessment Detail
Details of various assessment tasks and assignments are available from MyUni through the Assignments & Tasks Section.
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.
• Most assignments will be marked within 3 weeks of the submission and the interim grades will be made available through the My Grades system. Students are expected to inform the Course Coordinator if there are any errors with the marks entered on the system.
• 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.
Submission
Submissions (General):
- All submissions must include Student Name and Student ID Number. Submissions without both Student Name and ID Number will not be considered for marking, and will receive zero marks as per guidelines.
- 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.
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:
- Since the course already provides alternative assessment options for students to make up lost marks, the resubmission policy does not apply to any of the submissions in this course.
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/scanning 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.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.
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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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Policies & Guidelines
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- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
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- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
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- Intellectual Property Policy
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- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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