Outline

Overview

Architectural Studio 1 and Architectural Studio 2 aim to further architectural design skills through a diverse set of design projects that integrate specific research agendas and design propositions. These units are supported by lectures and seminars which introduce the relevant theory, knowledge and design precedents. Delivered by visiting national and international architects, design practitioners and researchers, this unit will provide students with a platform to explore the role of the architect and design within critical cultural discourse, and to engage architectural design as a way to investigate issues including, but not limited to, theoretical and philosophical problems, cultural expression and Indigenous knowledge systems, computational design, advanced manufacturing and construction, sustainable and performance-based design, the urban/architectural nexus, resilient communities and design activism. At the successful completion of this unit of study students will demonstrate the ability to formulate, interpret and communicate appropriate concepts derived from research, conceptual exploration, precedent studies, brief and contextual analysis; formulate schematic design proposals; develop design proposals in response to critique, and; produce a design which demonstrably embodies understanding of the principles associated with a specialised study area. The unit will also extend a student's capacity to communicate design propositions at a professional level.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Architecture
Credit points	12
Prerequisites ?	MARC5000
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Dagmar Reinhardt, dagmar.reinhardt@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s)	Eduardo De Oliveira Barata, eduardo.barata@sydney.edu.au
	Lynn Masuda, rin.masuda@sydney.edu.au
	Matthew Darmour - Paul, matthew.darmour-paul@sydney.edu.au
	Tracey Woods, tracey.woods@sydney.edu.au
	Elizabeth Walling, elizabeth.walling@sydney.edu.au
	Laszlo Csutoras, laszlo.csutoras@sydney.edu.au
	Melissa Liando, melissa.liando@sydney.edu.au
	Dagmar Reinhardt, dagmar.reinhardt@sydney.edu.au

Assessment

The census date for this unit availability is 2 April 2024

Details
Criteria

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Assignment 3: Portfolio Submission (40%) Final submission of research and design portfolio. Individual.	40%	Formal exam period Due date: 03 Jun 2024 at 23:59	2 weeks
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Assignment 1: Interim Presentation (30%) Verbal presentation with submission of deliverables as group/individual	30%	Week 06 Due date: 25 Mar 2024 at 23:59	6 weeks
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Assignment 2: Final Presentation (30%) Verbal presentation with submission of deliverables as group/individual	30%	Week 13 Due date: 20 May 2024 at 23:59	7 weeks
Outcomes assessed:

Assessment summary

Assignment 1: Interim Presentation (30%, W6), Assignment 2: Final Presentation (30%, W13) and Assignment 3: Portfolio Submission (40%, W15).

Further details available on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	Work of outstanding quality, demonstrating mastery of the learning outcomes assessed. The work shows significant innovation, experimentation, critical analysis, synthesis, insight, creativity, and/or exceptional skill.
Distinction	75 - 84	Work of excellent quality, demonstrating a sound grasp of the learning outcomes assessed. The work shows innovation, experimentation, critical analysis, synthesis, insight, creativity, and/or superior skill.
Credit	65 - 74	Work of good quality, demonstrating more than satisfactory achievement of the learning outcomes assessed, or work of excellent quality for a majority of the learning outcomes assessed.
Pass	50 - 64	Work demonstrating satisfactory achievement of the learning outcomes assessed.
Fail	0 - 49	Work that does not demonstrate satisfactory achievement of one or more of the learning outcomes assessed.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Lecture 1: Introduction	Online class (1 hr)
Week 01	Week 1 Studio Tutorial	Studio (5 hr)
Week 02	Lecture 2	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 02	Week 2 Studio Tutorial	Studio (5 hr)
Week 03	Lecture 3	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 03	Week 3 Studio Tutorial	Studio (5 hr)
Week 04	Lecture 4	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 04	Week 4 Studio Tutorial	Studio (5 hr)
Week 05	Lecture 5	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 05	Week 5 Studio Tutorial	Studio (5 hr)
Week 06	Week 6: Interim Presentation	Presentation (5 hr)
Week 07	Lecture 7	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 07	Week 7 Studio tutorial	Studio (5 hr)
Week 08	Lecture 8	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 08	Week 8 Studio Tutorial	Studio (5 hr)
Week 09	Lecture 9	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 09	Week 9 Studio tutorial	Studio (5 hr)
Week 10	Lecture 10	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 10	Week 10 Studio Tutorial	Studio (5 hr)
Week 11	Lecture 11	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 11	Week 11 Studio Tutorial	Studio (5 hr)
Week 12	Lecture 12	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 12	Week 12 Studio Tutorial	Studio (5 hr)
Week 13	Week 13: Final Presentation	Presentation (6 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Please refer to the Resolutions of the University School: http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/architecture/rules/faculty_resolutions.shtml

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 12 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 240-300 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Produce an architectural design proposition as a creative response to a studio brief
LO2. Formulate, communicate and appraise conceptual designs derived from research, conceptual exploration, precedent studies, brief and contextual analysis
LO3. Identify and examine factors acting on architectural design, and devise carefully integrated solutions including evidence-based criteria
LO4. Respond to the challenges of new knowledges and practices in architecture, including emergent concepts, methods and technologies to arrive at novel solutions to complex problems
LO5. Appraise the multiple criteria that impact architectural design, including programmatic, thematic, structural, cultural and environmental concerns, and synthesize these in a persuasive architectural project.
LO6. Demonstrate advanced understanding of the key ideas, movements and protagonists in architectural discourse, and critique and challenge them using the conventions of design and humanities research
LO7. Demonstrate well-developed skills and fluency in various modes of architectural representation, including drawings and models, to develop and communicate convincing architectural propositions

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

This unit has new brief leaders, new studio topics, and tutors as well as a return to joint on-campus lectures.

Additional information

Additional costs

Additional costs are associated with analogue and digital fabrication of concept models, presentation models, prototypes and printing. Select studios have travel requirements, which incur additional costs.

Disclaimer

The University reserves the right to amend units of study or no longer offer certain units, including where there are low enrolment numbers.

To help you understand common terms that we use at the University, we offer an online glossary.

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Additional costs

Disclaimer

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MARC5010: Architectural Studio 1

Semester 1, 2024 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Additional costs

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect