Course coordinator
Mr John Achari
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 4
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Architecture, Design and Planning School
Students in this course engage critically and intensively with the distinctive formal commitments, theoretical position and modus operandi of a leading practitioner or practice or visiting academic. Their example is used as a springboard for advancing new directions in which students can formulate and demonstrate a related but independent position responsive to their own time, place and culture. Studio activities are typically conducted in an intensive mode to enable significant national and international guests to lead the studio and may be held off campus.
ARCH7007 is an Advanced Architectural/Urban Design course where students creatively respond to a specific scenario involving future social, cultural and/or environmental challenges. Students will be led by a leading external practitioner or visiting academic, to build skills of independent critical thinking and test intellectual ideas through a designﾠproposal. In addition to extending competence in previously acquired design knowledge and skills, ARCH7007 provides an introduction to research-based design of the built environmentﾠin relation to issues in contemporary practice.ﾠStudents will be divided into studio units of 30 students or less. Each studio will be directed by a Studio Principal and supported by an Assistant. Studio Principals will set their own projects to achieve learning objectives within common assessment criteria. ARCH7007 also develops knowledge of design research; analysis of technical and theoretical options; integration of design strategies into an effective whole; communication in a professional context; critical self-reflection and experimentation; and how the engagement of ideas in design works as a process through exploration of, or reflection on, a specific architectural or urban design theme. Knowledge acquired in this exploration or reflection is applied to the design of a complex project.ﾠ
Semester 2, 2024 ﾠDesign Studio topic:
"Community Oriented Development”: The Urban Designer as Choreographer, Conductor, Performer in Harmonising Development Pressures and Community Needs
As we integrate new technologies to improve our daily lives the liveability of cities continues to be challenged by the effects of climate change, housing needs, urban economics, socio-cultural challenges, and societal pressures from demographic shifts, amongst other factors.
The 2024 Semester 2 Masterclass offers students a platform to address these global challenges within a local urban context. It emphasises the role and function of suburban and regional centres as Community Oriented Developments (COD), which include multi-modal transit facilities supported by appropriate land uses and development density, while balancing community needs.
In this course students are encouraged to role-play as urban designers, facilitating the development of an urban context while facing challenges encountered by professionals in urban development. They will learn to use various tools to strengthen their propositions through persuasive arguments.
The primary objective is to identify feasible outcomes through the physical transformation of a piece of the city via urban social innovation, including land use changes, mobility strategies, and considerations of green and blue infrastructure. Students will critically evaluate the issues presented, research opportunities to support their proposals, and explore implementation methods. These methods might include physical development proposals, regulatory frameworks, and partnerships, all underpinned by social, environmental, and economic evaluations.
The project task involves identifying a suburban location in Brisbane that currently is or has the potential to become a regional centre. Students will leverage its community and transit-oriented potential to develop innovative, feasible and implementable urban design solutions for transforming the precinct.
ﾠThe deliverables will include graphical reports containing comprehensive urban analysis, spatial planning and design recommendations, along with written documentation.
Course requirements
Assumed background
A Bachelor of Architectural Design or equivalent with either a GPA of 4.5 or above, or a GPA of 4.0 with 6 months post graduate full-time experience to the satisfaction of the Executive Dean.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
Admission to the MArch.
Restrictions
MArch students only. Study Abroad students must seek Head of School permission to enrol. Summer Semester offering subject to Permission by Head of School.
Course contact
Course coordinator
Dr Susan Holden
Course staff
Lecturer
Mr John Achari
Dr Susan Holden
Studio principal
Mr John Achari
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to extend students’ ability to develop imaginative and critical design proposals in response to contemporary issues and practice in the built environment.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Argue an independent and defensible architectural position.
LO2.
Deploy a reflective and research-driven design process.
LO3.
Integrate contemporary architectural technology, practice and discourse in the design of a complex architectural project.
LO4.
Communicate the experiential qualities and detailed resolution of an architectural proposal across a range of scales and at exhibition standard.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Product/ Design, Project |
Report 1: Urban Analysis and Community Oriented Development Strategies
|
40% |
Digital submission 4/09/2024 4:00 pm Presentations in class 5/09/2024 |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Product/ Design, Project |
Report 2: Urban Design and Implementation Plan
|
60% |
Digital Submission 23/10/2024 4:00 pm Presentations in class 24/10/2024 |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Report 1: Urban Analysis and Community Oriented Development Strategies
- Identity Verified
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Product/ Design, Project
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
Digital submission 4/09/2024 4:00 pm
Presentations in class 5/09/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L04
Task description
Assessment rationale:
Students will undertake research and analysis activities in teams to identify, select and analyse a suburban area/precinct with potential to be developed as a Community Oriented Development. Drawing on this analysis, students will then individually propose urban development and design strategies for the selected area/precinct.
The output will be an individual report that can incorporate team research and analysis. The presentation will be in the form of a PowerPoint that succinctly summarises the report.
Assessment tasks prohibiting use of AI or MT: This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
The School of Architecture, Design and Planning uses Blackboard and Turnitin for assessment submission. Turnitin is accessed through the course Blackboard site. Turnitin also checks for plagiarism or instances where the original work of others is not appropriately acknowledged.
Students are advised to commence assignment uploads with sufficient amount of time (consider possible technical problems with computers, internet speed, etc). After successfully submitting an assignment through Turnitin, a ‘Submission Complete!’ screen will be displayed. It is the student’s responsibility to check assignment preview and confirm successful submission. If the ‘Submission Complete!’ screen isn’t displayed, the student should regard the submission as unsuccessful. Students should download a copy of the digital receipt as proof they have submitted the assignment. Students who are experiencing upload issues must advise the Course Coordinator immediately by email and should include screenshots and a copy of the assessment for submission.
To meet professional accreditation, public engagement and quality assurance obligations, digital copies of all course assessment items must be submitted in addition to any hard copy submission requirements specified in individual Course / Studio Outlines. Any physical models should be photographed and a minimum of two photographs describing the complete and full model must be included in the digital submission.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
If a student wishes to apply for an extension, they must apply online on or before the assignment due date. When possible, it is suggested that requests are submitted 2 business days prior to the submission due date for the assignment to allow processing time. Students with outstanding applications for extensions are advised to submit their assessment by the original due date, irrespective of whether the work is complete, so that what has been done can be graded.
Critique panels cannot be reconvened for the presentation component of assessment when an extension has been approved. Students with granted extensions (or pending extension applications) are able to attend but are not permitted to participate in the design review.
Late submission
The late penalty for this assessment item will be calculated as follows:
First 1-hour block - initial 1 hour grace period no penalty.
Second 1-hour block - An penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark allocated for the assessment item will be deducted
Third 1-hour block - An additional penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark allocated for the assessment item will be deducted. (adding up to a total penalty of 20% of the maximum possible mark)
Any submissions received after three hours will not receive any marks unless an extension has been approved. Each one-hour block is recorded from the time the submission is due.
Report 2: Urban Design and Implementation Plan
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Product/ Design, Project
- Weight
- 60%
- Due date
Digital Submission 23/10/2024 4:00 pm
Presentations in class 24/10/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
Assessment Rationale:
Working individually, students are to develop an urban design and development strategy and an implementation plan for their selected suburban area/precinct, which pursues the agendas of a Community Oriented Development that have been identified, researched and developed during the semester.
Students are to advance their own ideas on the overall precinct character, building use (new and existing) and external space functions to be provided in their allocated precinct. Each precinct scheme is to include public transit and incorporate at least one public plaza space. It is also anticipated that each precinct will benefit from the addition of one or more substantial new building/s as part of an urban infill operation.
Assessment tasks prohibiting use of AI or MT: This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied to receive a specific grade in the course. 'Report 2: Urban Design and Implementation Plan' is designated as a Hurdle in this course. This means a minimum achievement of 50% (a grade of 4) is required for this assessment item in order to pass the course. Meeting the hurdle requirement for a course does not guarantee a passing grade for the course and in order to pass this course, students also need to achieve a minimum grade of 4 overall.Submission guidelines
The School of Architecture, Design and Planning uses Blackboard and Turnitin for assessment submission. Turnitin is accessed through the course Blackboard site. Turnitin also checks for plagiarism or instances where the original work of others is not appropriately acknowledged.
Students are advised to commence assignment uploads with sufficient amount of time (consider possible technical problems with computers, internet speed, etc). After successfully submitting an assignment through Turnitin, a ‘Submission Complete!’ screen will be displayed. It is the student’s responsibility to check assignment preview and confirm successful submission. If the ‘Submission Complete!’ screen isn’t displayed, the student should regard the submission as unsuccessful. Students should download a copy of the digital receipt as proof they have submitted the assignment. Students who are experiencing upload issues must advise the Course Coordinator immediately by email and should include screenshots and a copy of the assessment for submission.
To meet professional accreditation, public engagement and quality assurance obligations, digital copies of all course assessment items must be submitted in addition to any hard copy submission requirements specified in individual Course / Studio Outlines. Any physical models should be photographed and a minimum of two photographs describing the complete and full model must be included in the digital submission.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
If a student wishes to apply for an extension, they must apply online on or before the assignment due date. When possible, it is suggested that requests are submitted 2 business days prior to the submission due date for the assignment to allow processing time. Students with outstanding applications for extensions are advised to submit their assessment by the original due date, irrespective of whether the work is complete, so that what has been done can be graded.
Critique panels cannot be reconvened for the presentation component of assessment when an extension has been approved. Students with granted extensions (or pending extension applications) are able to attend but are not permitted to participate in the design review.
Late submission
The late penalty for this assessment item will be calculated as follows:
First 1-hour block - initial 1 hour grace period no penalty.
Second 1-hour block - An penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark allocated for the assessment item will be deducted
Third 1-hour block - An additional penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark allocated for the assessment item will be deducted. (adding up to a total penalty of 20% of the maximum possible mark)
Any submissions received after three hours will not receive any marks unless an extension has been approved. Each one-hour block is recorded from the time the submission is due.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 24 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
Identity verified assessment (IVA) -ﾠArchitectural Design Courses
Architectural Design Courses require the cumulative integration of critical reflection and feedback on original creative ideas in an iterative process of project work developed over time in the studio context. To meet assessment validity and integrity obligations in Architectural Design Courses, students must regularly present and discuss their work with staff over the course of scheduled studio learning activities including lectures, structured studio activities, workshops, individual and group consultations, presentations and critiques. Students are expected to participate in at least 80% of scheduled studio activities in which the progress of their work is intended to be monitored and reviewed. If participation in such activities falls below 80% students may be requested to submit process work (such as drawings, models and design exegesis). If a student is not able to provide evidence of authorship to the satisfaction of the course coordinator, or if their participation falls below 50%, a maximum grade of 3 will be awarded.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is not available for this course.
Due to the need for the cumulative integration of critical reflection and feedback on original creative ideas in an iterative process of project work development over time, supplementary assessment will not be offered in Architectural Design courses to any student with a failing grade of 3 or less.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks |
Lecture |
Lectures The course will include lectures presenting knowledge on urban development and design by academic staff and invited guests. Lectures will be held in conjunction with studio sessions. A schedule will be advised at the beginning of semester, but may be revised from week to week. Any adjustments to the schedule will be advised via Blackboard. Week 1 – Course Introduction (introduction to project brief and overall outline) Week 2 – Queensland Planning Context (roles of planning agencies involved in urban development) Week 3 – Urban Mobility Systems (future trends) Week 4 – Precincts (industry experience on current trends with precinct development) Week 5 – Dementia-friendly Neighbourhoods Week 6 – No lecture Week 7 – Submission of Assessment 1 (No Lecture) Week 8 – Urban Economics (brief overview on the economics of development including criteria for determining feasibility and implications on planning decisions) Week 9 – International Case Studies Week 10 – Governance and Policy-making Week 11 – No Lecture Week 12 – No Lecture Week 13 - Submission of Assessment 2 (No Lecture) Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Studio |
Studio Sessions The course will include regular studio sessions to support project-based learning, guide students, and provide feedback on the development of their projects. Studio sessions may involve group discussion, individual consultation, and presentation of work-in-progress. Students are expected to attend studio sessions each week unless advised otherwise. Agendas for each studio session will be advised via Blackboard. Week 1 – Studio introduction Week 2 – Site Selection and Analysis Outcome (groups to present their sites and project area) Week 3 – Studio Week 4 – COD Principles, UDC of Project Area and Precinct Selection (group discussion) Week 5 – Studio Week 6 – Development Strategies for Precinct (individual discussion) Week 7 – Assessment #1 Submission and Presentation (No Studio) Week 8 – Studio (individual discussion) Week 9 – Urban design plan (individual discussion) Week 10 - Studio Week 11 – Implementation Plan (individual discussion) Week 12 – Studio Week 13 - Assessment 2 Submission and Presentation (No Studio) Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
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