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ARCH9087: General Elective 11

Intensive October, 2022 [Block mode] - Remote

This elective allows an individual to pursue an agreed topic with a member of academic staff, or for a group of students to pursue a topic proposed by a member of academic staff in a formal learning environment. For individual study arrangements this is an opportunity to develop independent study skills. The unit is undertaken with an agreement between the student and a supervisor on a topic related to the supervisor's expertise. The student will meet with the supervisor regularly to discuss progress. For group study arrangements the unit of study is available to engage in a topic that is organised by a member of academic staff. This allows a member of staff to teach a topic of special interest or for a visiting academic to teach a subject related to their specialty. Students will participate in lectures, tutorials, or other activities as needed to pursue the elective topic. Students will develop an understanding of a special topic through reports, projects, and/or tutorial exercises.

Unit details and rules

Unit code ARCH9087
Academic unit Architecture
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Michael Mossman, michael.mossman@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

0-49 Fail

50-64 Pass

65-74 Credit

75-84 Distinction

85-100 High Distinction

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.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

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.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
STUVAC ‘Cool Burn’ - Research Regenerative Practice - Program of eco cabin spaces, farming functions and educational spaces Lecture and tutorial (8 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5

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 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

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.

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

  • LO1. Understand the principles of regenerative design, considering implications for Country, environmental sustainability, communities, stakeholders and project cultural landscapes.
  • LO2. Understand the implementation process culturally responsive design processes that respect the importance of Country and reciprocal relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples during the feasibility stage of a project.
  • LO3. Have an understanding of architectural design in the context of aspirations to care for Country.
  • LO4. Understand how to embed the qualities and relationships between Country and Western philosophical frameworks into the conceptual design in a meaningful, respectful and appropriate way.
  • LO5. Be able to apply creative imagination, design precedents, emergent knowledge, critical evaluation of Country and associated cultural and community contexts to produce a coherent project design.

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
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes Competency standards
LO1
National Standard of Competency for Architects - AACA
1. Design: Project briefing
1.5. Knowledge of different procurement processes available and evaluation of the impact these have on the project.
2. Design: Pre-Design
LO2
National Standard of Competency for Architects - AACA
1.2. Establishment, analysis and evaluation of client project requirements and objectives.
1.5. Knowledge of different procurement processes available and evaluation of the impact these have on the project.
2.4. Analysis of project brief in relation to clients objective budget and timeframe.
3.1. Design response integrates the objectives of brief, user intent and built purpose.
LO3
National Standard of Competency for Architects - AACA
1.3. Assessment of project budget and timeframe against project requirements and objectives.
1.4. Identification of factors that may impact on client project requirements and objectives.
2.3. Evaluation of factors influencing and impacting on project cost.
LO4
National Standard of Competency for Architects - AACA
3.7. Assessment and integration of construction systems and materials consistent with project brief.
4.3. Application of creative imagination aesthetic judgement to produce coherent design
4.6. Investigation and integration of appropriate material selection for the project design.
LO5
National Standard of Competency for Architects - AACA
3.2. Application of creative imagination, aesthetic judgement and critical evaluation in formulating design options.
3.3. Design response incorporates assessment of the physical location and relevant wider regional, contextual and environmental issues.
3.5. Exploration and application of ordering, sequencing and modelling of three-dimensional form and spatial content.
National Standard of Competency for Architects -
Competency code Taught, Practiced or Assessed Competency standard
1.1 A Preparation & endorsement of an agreement between client and Architect. This agreement will clearly communicate terms, services to be provided, and fees appropriate for the scale and type of project.
1.2 A P Establishment, analysis and evaluation of client project requirements and objectives.
1.4 P Identification of factors that may impact on client project requirements and objectives.
1.5 A P Knowledge of different procurement processes available and evaluation of the impact these have on the project.
1.7 A P Preparation of project brief for approval by client and relevant stakeholders.
2.1 P Identification, analysis and integration of information relevant to siting of project.
2.4 P Analysis of project brief in relation to clients objective budget and timeframe.
2.6 A P Preparation and analysis of project development options in response to project brief.
3.1 P Design response integrates the objectives of brief, user intent and built purpose.
3.2 P Application of creative imagination, aesthetic judgement and critical evaluation in formulating design options.
3.3 P Design response incorporates assessment of the physical location and relevant wider regional, contextual and environmental issues.
3.4 A Design response incorporates assessment of relevant legislation, codes and industry standards.
3.5 P Exploration and application of ordering, sequencing and modelling of three-dimensional form and spatial content.
4.1 P Evaluation of design options in relation to project requirements.

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

Regenerative Practices in Architecture Cool burns are a land management practice that ensures seeds and nutrients are recycled back into soil rather than being destroyed in out of control fires. Underutilised in western farming it is an essential process for regenerating, minimising high fuel load and maintaining native bushland. Building on the regenerative practices being taken on site an establishment of a place for education and memory banking traditional and regenerative processes of looking after land. We will frame the principles at play on site and reflect a changing mindset on how we interact with the Australian landscape both in habitation and Agriculture practices.

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