Outline

Overview

Drawing upon the processes developed in Architecture Studio 1A, students will extend their ability to work with complex ideas while drawing on interdisciplinary practices exploring materiality. Conceptual and technical skills are expanded to creatively explore dynamic transactions between art and architecture. Studio will host the production and critical discussions of work in conjunction with a series of lectures and independent research. By treating art as a field of open-ended experimentation with direct consequences for architecture, this course encourages architecture students to undertake a self-directed and research-based approach to their studies, working across multiple streams of information specific to contemporary art and creative practices.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Architecture
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	BDES1026 and BDES2026
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Koji Ryui, koji.ryui@sydney.edu.au

Assessment

The census date for this unit availability is 31 August 2026

Details
Criteria

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length	Use of AI
Creative work	Project 2 (a) Studio Work and Statement	35%	Formal exam period Due date: 17 Nov 2026 at 10:00	Flexible, 2mins	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Experimental design	In-class demonstration Progress of in-class tasks and research	0%	Week 03 Due date: 18 Aug 2026 at 10:00	2hrs	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Project 1 (a) Studio work and statement	25%	Week 05 Due date: 01 Sep 2026 at 10:00	Flexible, 2mins	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Creative work	Project 1 (b) Process Journal	15%	Weekly Due date: 04 Sep 2026 at 23:59	Weekly progress + Minimum 20 pages	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Creative work	Project 2 (b) Process Portfolio	25%	Weekly Due date: 20 Nov 2026 at 23:59	Weekly progress + Minimum 20 pages	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Attendance - accreditation or faculty requirement	Studio attendance Attendance requirement for weekly studio classes	0%	Weekly	3hrs p/w	Not applicable
Outcomes assessed:
= hurdle task ? = early feedback task ?

Early feedback task

This unit includes an early feedback task, designed to give you feedback prior to the census date for this unit. Details are provided in the Canvas site and your result will be recorded in your Marks page. It is important that you actively engage with this task so that the University can support you to be successful in this unit.

Assessment summary

Attendance: Students should be present and engaged in their learning during classes. Late arrival/early departure will be deemed as an absence. Students who do not meet the minimum 90% threshold, who have approved special consideration may be offered the opportunity to sit an alternative assessment to pass this unit.
Project 1 and 2: The Studio Work produced through the semester must be of presentation standard showing thorough documentation of iterative process. Work will be resolved, well-articulated and demonstrate critical thinking, understanding and have creative rigorous process. The emphasis is on process, participation, background research and critical engagement. Assessment is the sum total of studio work completed during the semester and the weekly exercises/ staged submissions.

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 guide to grades.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

You can use generative AI tools for open assessments. Restrictions on AI use apply to secure, supervised assessments used to confirm if students have met specific learning outcomes.

Refer to the assessment table above to see if AI is allowed, for assessments in this unit and check Canvas for full instructions on assessment tasks and AI use.

If you use AI, you must always acknowledge it. Misusing AI may lead to a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy.

Visit the Current Students website for more information on AI in assessments, including details on how to acknowledge its use.

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.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

Academic integrity

The University expects students to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

Our website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. This includes advice on how to avoid common breaches of academic integrity. Ensure that you have completed the Academic Honesty Education Module (AHEM) which is mandatory for all commencing coursework students

Penalties for serious breaches can significantly impact your studies and your career after graduation. It is important that you speak with your unit coordinator if you need help with completing assessments.

Visit the Current Students website for more information on AI in assessments, including details on how to acknowledge its use.

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.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Formal exam period	PROJECT 2 presentations and discussions	Tutorial (3 hr)
Week 01	Lecture and Course introduction - viewed online	Lecture (1 hr)
	Studio session - online	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
	Studio session - online	Practical (1.5 hr)
Week 02	Lecture week 2 - viewed online	Lecture (1 hr)
	Studio session	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
	Studio session	Practical (1.5 hr)
Week 03	Lecture week 3 - viewed online	Lecture (1 hr)
	Studio session	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
	Studio session	Practical (1.5 hr)
Week 04	Studio session	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
Week 04	Studio session	Practical (1.5 hr)
Week 05	PROJECT 1 presentations and discussions	Tutorial (3 hr)
Week 06	Lecture week 6 - viewed online	Lecture (1 hr)
	Studio session	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
	Studio session	Practical (1.5 hr)
Week 07	Lecture week 7 - viewed online	Lecture (1 hr)
	Studio session	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
	Studio session	Practical (1.5 hr)
Week 08	Lecture week 8 - viewed online	Lecture (1 hr)
	Studio session	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
	Studio session	Practical (1.5 hr)
Week 09	Lecture week 9 - viewed online	Lecture (1 hr)
	Studio session	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
	Studio session	Practical (1.5 hr)
Week 10	Lecture week 10 - viewed online	Lecture (1 hr)
	Studio session	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
	Studio session	Practical (1.5 hr)
Week 11	Artist talk tbc	Lecture (1 hr)
	Studio session	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
	Studio session	Practical (1.5 hr)
Week 12	Studio session	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
Week 12	Studio session	Practical (1.5 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

The first week will be delivered all online in order to access materials in students’ immediate home environment. No class in week 13 to minimise assessment clashes with other core units. Final submissions and the final presentation review session are in week15 and all students are strongly encouraged to attend. Weekly participation is essential for this unit.

Students should note that participation to all classes is essential. Please arrive on time and participate in the full class session.

Please refer to the Resolutions of the University School: University of Sydney School of Architecture Design and Planning Faculty Resolutions 2022 — Clause 8 (3) (a). Students are expected to attend a minimum of 90% of timetabled activities for each unit of study, unless granted exemption.

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week
Independent Study: In addition to 3 contact hours per week, students are expected to spend 3-8 hours per week on independent study for this unit.
Absence: If you are absent from a class it is important that you do the work missed in class in your own time and submit the work for assessment at the specified time.

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.

Required readings

Provided weekly via Canvas. Please refer to the UNIT GUIDE and readings on Canvas > Modules

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. experiment and identify with techniques and materials in order to formulate ideas within selected mediums
LO2. develop an engaging body of work understanding its required process, techniques and materials
LO3. demonstrate an increased confidence in using a range of secondary and primary research sources in order to enrich and articulate ideas in both written and verbal presentations
LO4. exercise critical judgment and realistic self-evaluation through class discussions and the use of process journals
LO5. develop an awareness of broader ideas in a diverse field of contemporary art/design practices informing your creative works.

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.

Lectures are revised with 'the context - what to expect' introductions. Learning resources are updated with revised set of instructions to manage students’ workload and support weekly progress. Clearer rubrics are also introduced for assignments. Assignments due dates are scheduled to minimise assessment clashes with other core units and longer time is given to complete assignment 2 (due in week15 instead of week13).

Additional information

Please refer to all updates on Canvas.

Work, health and safety

Please follow project specific guidelines made available on Canvas. Please wear shoes with your toes covered to attend workshops and labs. Students need to have completed SICU (safety induction course) to access DMAF workshops and labs.

Disclaimer

Important: the University of Sydney regularly reviews units of study and reserves the right to change the units of study available annually. To stay up to date on available study options, including unit of study details and availability, refer to the relevant handbook.

To help you understand common terms that we use at the University, we offer an online glossary.

Current students

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Early feedback task

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

BDES2024: Art Processes

Semester 2, 2026 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Early feedback task

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links