ARCH 7045 - Development Studio
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2023
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ARCH 7045 Course Development Studio Coordinating Unit School of Architecture and Built Environment Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact Up to 6 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites PROP 7000 Restrictions Available to M. Plan, M. Prop and M. Construction Management students Assessment Group assignment, interim individual presentation, final individual presentation Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Mr Peter Koulizos
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
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1 Critically evaluate the professional roles of actors in the development and design process; the stakeholders they represent; and their interface within the development process. 2 Demonstrate a high level of ability to locate and synthesise information and data from a variety of sources and contexts, including the use of International Property Measurement Standards (IPMS). 3 Apply relevant theory effectively in defining and solving complex property, design and development problems. 4 Explain complex issues to specialist and non-professional audiences. 5 Produce a Highest and Best Use report on the development project. 6 Conduct a detailed feasibility study using customised software. 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) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
2,3 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1,3,5 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
1,2 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1,2,3,4 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
3,5 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
. Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
. Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Recommended Resources
Property reports by major financial institutions and real estate firms
Economic reports by major financial institutions
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
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.
Noticeboard / Handbook:
General information about the activities at the School is available online from the Student Noticeboard
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The course is run in conjunction with ARCH 7040 Studio Architecture (M). Planning and Property students work with Architecture students on the appraisal, regulation and design of a multi story development on a specific site. A weekly schedule of lectures is organised for ARCH 7040 which all students in the studio are expected to attend.
The studio component is relevant all students on the project. These are sometimes run with all students from each discipline group together and sometimes in separate classes. The overall aim is to give students from Architecture, Planning and Property the experience of working across disciplines on a relevant development project. The detailed weekly schedule is provided on the dedicated course MyUni site.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
The sessions will vary from week to week. Activities include:
- Working closely with Architecture students so as to assist with their design to help ensure it is feasible.
- Discussing contemporary issues in property such as housing affordability and property in social media.
- Presenting or listening to other student presentations.
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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
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Due Learning Outcome Planning and Property Market Analysis Summative 30% Week 4 1, 2, 3, 4 Highest and Best Use Report Summative 35% Week 8 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Detailed Feasibility Study Summative 25% Week 13 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Attendance and Participation Summative 10% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Total 100% Assessment Detail
Assignment 1
This first assignment is a group assignment and is highly time constrained as it feeds directly into the Architects’ first assignment which is a feasibility study. The oral component will be delivered in Week 2!
The initial task is to carry out a planning investigation to determine the critical factors related to the development of the project. Then, a thorough property market analysis for the site with a view to recommending the HBU needs to be completed. Students will then deliver an oral presentation which compares the client’s brief to the market based HBU and makes recommendations to the architects for a design strategy. A short written report, along with the PowerPoint presentation will be submitted for assessment.
Assignment 2
A comprehensive HBU report which covers all three stages of the Highest and Best Use analysis, including a brief financial appraisal using Excel. You have several weeks plus the mid semester break to do this so it needs to be a very comprehensive and well argued report, supported by good evidence. This is an individual piece of work.
Assignment 3
Firstly, students should choose an Architecture student whose design they wish to analyse.
Using Devfeas, you should prepare an analysis of the design which clearly demonstrates the:
- Total Value of Development (Development Sales)
- Total Development Cost
-Development Profit (Margin on Development Cost)
-Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
along with any other summary statistics that you consider useful.
Submission
All work should be submitted electronically using the course MyUni site. Students should ensure that work is submitted on time on or before the due date
Late work will not be marked.
Extensions will be granted for valid reasons such as illness but these must be arranged with the course co-ordinator before the submission deadline.
Where appropriate, Harvard referencing conventions should be used.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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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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