Design Thesis
Subject ABPL90169 (2012)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.
Credit Points: | 25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Level: | 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012: Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
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Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: 84 hours: 1 x 1 hour lecture per week; 2 x 3 hours of studios per week Total Time Commitment: 240 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prerequisites: |
Admission into one of the following courses:
plus completion of the following subjects: Master of Architecture students: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: Master of Landscape Architecture students: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: Master of Urban Design or Master of Design (Urban Design) students must complete one of the following subjects: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: *The below subjects (taken prior to 2010) may replace prerequisite subject ABPL90061 Urban Design Studio A, with permission from the subject coordinator.
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Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Core Participation Requirements: |
For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. |
Coordinator
Prof Philip GoadContact
Environments and Design Student Centre
Ground Floor, Baldwin Spencer (building 113)
Enquiries
Phone: 13 MELB (13 6352)
Website: http://www.msd.unimelb.edu.au
Subject Overview: |
This subject is the culmination of each student's studies in Master of Architecture, Master of Landscape Architecture and Master of Urban Design. It will consist of a number of autonomous studio groups offering a range of opportunities for students to demonstrate an original approach to design synthesis in the relevant discipline, which is based on research and critical thinking. These studios may offer an interdisciplinary experience with students working alongside others in a parallel design discipline. Students will be expected to demonstrate mastery of design resolution, conceptual engagement and aesthetic expression. Under exceptional circumstances and with course coordinator approval the Design Thesis may be used as a framework for design research on a student's chosen specialization, which does not produce a design outcome. |
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Objectives: |
On completion of this subject, students will be able to:
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Assessment: |
Written, graphic and verbal presentations to the equivalent of 10,000 words. Submission of project work will be progressive: 10% assignment (Week 3); 30% assignment (Week 7); 60% submission at the end of semester. |
Prescribed Texts: | None |
Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
Generic Skills: |
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Related Course(s): |
Master of Architecture Master of Architecture Master of Design (Urban Design) Master of Landscape Architecture Master of Landscape Architecture Master of Urban Design Master of Urban Design |
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