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Units BDES1027 Semester 2 2020 [Normal day]

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BDES1027: Architecture Studio 1B

Semester 2, 2020 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

This studio capitalises on the skills and processes gained in the first semester studio to engage with increasingly complex programmatic and contextual issues within the built environment.Fundamental modes of representation in a variety of media will be deployed as a means to comprehend and articulate architecture from multiple integrated perspectives.Designing a small building will be the final project yet based on a series of introductory exercises that will engage with concepts of iteration in a range of scales and media.Students will continue to learn new software and other related techniques while also developing their familiarity with the technical skills necessary to realise a final design presentation including various media.The design projects will explore the necessity of experimentation as a means to communicate fundamental ideas about space, structure and form.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	BDES1027
Academic unit	Architecture
Credit points	12
Prohibitions ?	BDES1020 or DESA1002
Prerequisites ?	BDES1026 or BDES1010 or DESA1001
Corequisites ?	BDES1023
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Simon Weir, simon.weir@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	“The Residence” Brochure Architectural drawings and images	40%	Formal exam period Due date: 04 Dec 2020 at 10:00	6-10 HD pages, PDF, model
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Storefront: facade, awning, threshold and Interior Architectural drawings	20%	Week 04 Due date: 18 Sep 2020 at 09:00	2p HD PDF, grey, plan,sections,elevation
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Four facades Architectural images	20%	Week 08 Due date: 18 Sep 2020 at 09:00	2 x A3 pages printed + 2 x A3 page PDF
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	"The Residence" design presentation Architectural drawings and images	20%	Week 12 Due date: 20 Nov 2020 at 09:00	6-10 HD pages
Outcomes assessed:

Assessment summary

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	Work of outstanding quality, demonstrating mastery of the learning outcomes assessed. The work shows significant innovation, experimentation, critical analysis, synthesis, insight, creativity, and/or exceptional skill.
Distinction	75 - 84	Work of excellent quality, demonstrating a sound grasp of the learning outcomes assessed. The work shows innovation, experimentation, critical analysis, synthesis, insight, creativity, and/or superior skill.
Credit	65 - 74	Work of good quality, demonstrating more than satisfactory achievement of the learning outcomes assessed, or work of excellent quality for a majority of the learning outcomes assessed.
Pass	50 - 64	Work demonstrating satisfactory achievement of the learning outcomes assessed.
Fail	0 - 49	Work that does not demonstrate satisfactory achievement of one or more of the learning outcomes assessed.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

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.

Learning support

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.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Project Introduction	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 02	1. Stairs as public spaces; 2. Metaphysical proportions: Pythagorean alignment of numbers and values	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 03	1. Disegno; 2. Analysis; 3. Approach to emptiness	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 04	TBA	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 05	1. Introduction to “Four Facades”: depth perception and colour; 2. Tom Sach's use of colour, colour labelling and printing	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 06	1. Perspectives 1; 2. Advanced printing; 3. Parasitism and mutualism	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 07	1. Perspectives 2; 2. Facades’ environmental control	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 08	Thick and thin boundaries	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 10	Ceilings/skins	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 11	1. Towards the Baroque; 2. OMA	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 12	1. Colour in graphic design; 2. Educational integrity in assessments	Lecture (2 hr)

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 12 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 240-300 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes

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.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

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

LO1. create accurate and evocative architectural sketches
LO2. create a rendered and appropriately scaled architectural plans, sections and elevations
LO3. create appropriately scaled architectural models
LO4. create photorealistic composite imagery
LO5. design functional and ergonomically appropriate living facilities
LO6. demonstrate basic use of photo manipulation and graphic design software
LO7. produce multiple representations of a single coherent architectural design
LO8. produce a portfolio of design work.

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
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

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

New design brief and asssessments for 2020.

Additional information

Additional costs

Variable necessary material costs for producing architectural models and colour printing.

Disclaimer

The University reserves the right to amend units of study or no longer offer certain units, including where there are low enrolment numbers.

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Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

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Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Additional costs

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