ARCH 7034 - Studio: Urbanism (M)

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2019

This is a studio interrogating theories and practices of urban design. Students are to develop an urban design project demonstrating understanding of the interconnected variety of technical, social and cultural influences upon development of projects considered at the scale of the city. Projects may be located within, but are not limited to, Adelaide. Following examinations of a chosen site, students identify and pursue their own project in response to site-specific issues. These are compared against issues of international significance, treating the specific context as a laboratory for testing ideas against understandings of global urban conditions, infrastructure and city development.

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Course Details

Course Code	ARCH 7034
Course	Studio: Urbanism (M)
Coordinating Unit	School of Architecture and Built Environment
Term	Semester 2
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	6
Contact	Up to 6 hours per week for 12 weeks
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Restrictions	Available to M.Arch (Cswk), M.LArch, M.Plan, M.Plan(UD), M.Arch/M.LArch and M.LARch/M.Plan(UD) students only
Assessment	Written assignments, illustrated verbal presentations, preparation of variety of other graphic, visual and physical model-based materials

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Jo Russell-Clarke

Course Coordinator for 2019: Felicity Sando

Tutors:
Rebecca Connelly
Meherzad Shroff
Michael Hegarty
John Byleveld
Alex Game

Course Timetable

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

Elaboration for 2019 Iteration
This studio explores the layers of infrastructures and their associated regimes and affordances that structure and shape our urban existences. The studio aims to grasp and map the infrastructural landscapes that vein the urban territory and lifeworlds; and then project, speculate, articulate and visualise new conjunctions of these infrastructures, that enable enhanced or alternative forms of urban occupation and experience.

Course Learning Outcomes

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

Demonstrate familiarity with the history of urban design, the planned development of cities and the diverse historic range of disciplines and stakeholders involved in this development.
Apply and extend skills learnt in earlier studies including written and graphic modes of communication (hand-drawing as well as digitally produced drafting and image-manipulation), research methods and critical thinking. In particular to refine imaging and mapping techniques for examination, development and communication of specific propositions.
Analyse and ulitise mappings of environments as complex, interconnected natural and cultural systems including, but not limited to: infrastructural (‘green’, transportation, communication, energy, etc), hydrological, biophysical, economic, political and legislative processes.
Produce urban design propositions that engage critically with their project’s physical, political and historic contexts.
Demonstrate understanding the ways in which urban design develops cogently informed, sensitive and appropriate development scenarios, including appreciation of the necessity to articulate and argue terms for such sensitivity and appropriateness, rather than apply the received ideas of others as self-evidently correct.

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)	1,2,3,4,5
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	3,4,5
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	1,2,5
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	4,5
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	3,4,5
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	1,4,5

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Refer also to MyUni for details of recommended readings and websites.

There are many sources on-line and in the Library - look far + wide!

Your studio leader may also require interrogation and review of specific reference material relevant to your studio.

Refer back to your previous references from other studios as well!

Check out what you can access within Library- both digitally and physically- there are many excellent resources and websites that can provide design inspiration and practical information.

All students are advised to familiarise themselves with recommended readings and the works of leading thinkers and practitioners in the field, and engage their ideas in the course of developing their studio work.

Each studio will have detailed requirements to be advised by your studio leader which will be advised instudio or within your on-line studio module. This which may include digital/ and or physical drawing or modelling equipment, bringing in-progress works for studio discussion. You may be required to visit site during or out of studio times and provide means of recording thise visits, such as photographic or similar.

Recommended Resources

Please refer to MyUni for details of recommended readings and websites.

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 exact detail of dates and speakers is available from the School website and the Front Office.

Online Learning

MyUni is an essential online tool which will be used to communicate information regarding the course including details of assignments and interim grades. Learning resources including recorded lectures and assessment pieces will 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

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://architecture.adelaide.edu.au/docs/2016Maystudenthandbook.pdf

Discussion Board:
The MyUni Discussion Board can be used to interact with other students and is an essential tool to discuss information and increase your understanding of issues. You are encouraged to utilise this resource with your peers.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

This studio will comprise 6 individual studio topics within the overall framework of urbanism- each with their own detailed area and methodology of approach and investigation. An overview of these will be presented in the first lecture, on Tuesday 29 July, 2019.

Students will be given the opportunity to choose which studio they prefer to enrol in and the coordinator will endeavour to place individual students within their preferred studio group.

In addition to studio sessions there will be a series of lectures: details will be available on MyUni.

The studio will involve group and individual work. Detailed Requirements will be advised by your Studio leader. Studio sessions will be interactive and dialogic... A range of tasks an/or activities during the studio sessions will be utilise to inform your understanding of the requirements, develop your investigative skills and assist in framing your project- which may include
- small group or individual tasks
- one-on-one discussions with your tutor exploring your individual project or assignment
- peer to peer discussions or critique
- work on assignments
- studio exercises such as designing, discussing, drawings etc
- presenting assignments
- site interrogations and explorations

Contact and interaction with your studio leader is to be made in Studio sessions- come prepared with your questions and queries for discussion in Studio.

Your active participation in studio sessions forms part of your assessment.

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 3 unit course are expected to devote 12 hours per week to contact activities and self-guided studies.

Based on this framework here are some figures that might assist workload management (delete as appropriate):

For a 6 unit course:
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

No information currently available.

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

All assignments are to be uploadedon MyUni on the due date according to the specifications and details available from MyUni through the Assignments and Tasks section.

#	Assessment Task	Task Type	Weight	Due Date/Week
A1	Initial Review	Group- Submission and Presentation	20%	W4 - before Studio session- refer MyUni
A2	Mid Review	Individual- Submission and Presentation	30%	W8 - before Studio session- refer MyUni
A3	Major Review	Individual- Submission and Presentation	40%	W13 - before Studio session- refer MyUn1
	Participation	Individual- Active Participation	10%	In Class and MyUni- Ongoing
	Total		100%

Assessment Related Requirements

Detailed requirements will be advised by your Studio Leader and available on MyUni

Assessment Detail

Detailed requirements will be advised by your Studio Leader and available on MyUni

A1- Initial Review

A2 - Mid Review

A3 - Major Review

Further detail of assignments will be provided as the course progresses.

Marking and Feedback- general:
Ongoing interaction and input relevant to the studio will be provided during each studio sessions

Feedback for in-studio submissions will be available during the tutorial as oral critique. Students should arrange with their peers to make notes for reference.

Assignments will be graded within 3 weeks of submissions , with interim grades available on MyUni. Students should inform the course coordinator if they believ an error is made.

Final Results are only made by Access Adelaide and students should not contact the course coordinator or their studio leader for these.

Submission

All Submissions must include the Student Name and Student ID number.
Submissions without these details may not be considered for marking.
All assignments should have an Assignment Cover Sheet to be signed and dated before submission.

Please adhere to the submission guidelines and follow the instructions provided- including any restrictions on file size.

Students should adhere to copyright and plagiarism guidelines- and reference any external material. Previoulsy submitted material for this or other course may not be submitted without prior approval fromteh Course Coordinator.

On occassion the course coordinator/studio leader may be required to retain student work for future reference- the relevant student will be informed at such a time.

Refer to your studio in relation to detailed Submission requirements.
Late submissions are not accepted and receive ZERO marks in accordance with Department policy.
Printing delays and computer crashes are not legitimate causes for delay- so please ensure you make ongoing back-ups of your work and have planned sufficient time to allow for any issues such as these.
Any physical model submitted is to be submitted prior to studio presentation session

Resubmissions are in line with School policy as outlined in the Student Handbook.

Retain copies of all assignments submitted, as originals may be lost int he submission process.

Extensions and applications for modified submissions for medical, compassionate or extenuating circumstances are to be made through the Front Office. The course coordinator or your studio leader should not be contacted directly for these matters.

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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