Outline

Overview

The Induction Studio sets the foundation for an understanding of the various dimensions of architectural design. In response to a studio brief, students apply and develop skills in architectural processes: from research, brief, site and precedent analysis to conceptual and schematic design, from technical resolution through to the documentation related to planning applications and construction. The studio thus provides a basis for the development of design, communication, and technical skills across the key phases of architectural design, whilst remaining attentive to the regulatory frameworks, and deeper cultural and historical contexts in which architectural practice is situated. Students engage in lectures, tutorials and exercises and apply skills and extend competencies developed in undergraduate contexts. The Induction Studio also introduces students to the Master of Architecture degree and its structure, processes and protocols.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	MARC5000
Academic unit	Architecture
Credit points	12
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Rizal Muslimin, rizal.muslimin@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Design Proposition PinUp Presentation and Model	25%	Week 05 Due date: 29 Aug 2022 at 12:00	4 weeks
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Technical Proposition PinUp Presentation and Models	15%	Week 08 Due date: 19 Sep 2022 at 12:00	3 weeks
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Final Design PinUp Presentation and Models	60%	Week 13 Due date: 31 Oct 2022 at 12:00	4 weeks
Outcomes assessed:
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Assessment summary

1. Design Proposition
Students will present their early design exercises that respond to issues, requirement, opportunities, and expectations of a project brief and planning requirement, driven by critical thinking and findings from context analysis, precedent studies, function evaluation with coherent communication.

2. Technical Proposition
Students will present technical proposition of their school design by incorporating solution to structure, construction, and services requirement.

3. Final Design
Students will present a coherent final design scheme composed of well-integrated components and elaborated details with a proper resolution for an urban/vertical high school. The final design should demonstrate in-depth understanding of architectural functionality, spatiality, and technicality that intelligently respond to its context and the project brief.

Assessment criteria

Result code	Result name	Mark range	Description
HD	High distinction	85 - 100	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
DI	Distinction	75 - 84	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
CR	Credit	65 - 74	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
PS	Pass	50 - 64	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
FA	Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.
AF	Absent fail	0 - 49	When you haven’t completed all assessment tasks or met the attendance requirements.

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	Unit Introduction	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 01	Studio outline and project brief	Studio (5 hr)
Week 02	Context and Project Siting	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 02	Project Siting	Studio (5 hr)
Week 03	Users and Functions	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 03	Function analysis and synthesis	Studio (5 hr)
Week 04	Space Programming	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 04	Internal – External Spatial Integration	Studio (5 hr)
Week 05	Design Conceptualization	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 05	Design Proposition	Presentation (5 hr)
Week 06	Building Structure and Construction	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 06	Structure and Construction	Studio (5 hr)
Week 07	Building Sustainability and Services	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 07	Sustainable and Services	Studio (5 hr)
Week 08	Design Integration	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 08	Technical Proposition	Presentation (5 hr)
Week 10	Project Checklist	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 10	Design Development	Studio (5 hr)
Week 11	Architectural Communication	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 11	Design Development	Studio (5 hr)
Week 12	Studio Review	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 12	Design Development	Studio (5 hr)
Week 13	Final Presentation	Presentation (6 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Please refer to the Resolutions of the University School: http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/architecture/rules/faculty_resolutions.shtml

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.

Required readings

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.

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

LO1. Analyse and evaluate a design brief and relevant codes/planning requirements for a medium-scale complex building.
LO2. Formulate a coherent design proposal for a medium-scale complex building which demonstrates an in-depth understanding of architectural functionality, spatiality, and connectivity.
LO3. Formulate a coherent design proposal for a medium-scale complex building which demonstrates an in-depth understanding of structural and construction systems.
LO4. Justify knowledge, technical and aesthetic choices behind a design proposal for a medium-scale complex building.
LO5. Apply skills and competencies in architectural communications, that demonstrate the capacity to visualise and represent a design proposal for a medium-scale complex building.

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

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes	Competency standards
	National Standard of Competency for Architects - 1.2. Establishment, analysis and evaluation of client project requirements and objectives. 1.4. Identification of factors that may impact on client project requirements and objectives. 2.1. Identification, analysis and integration of information relevant to siting of project. 2.3. Evaluation of factors influencing and impacting on project cost. 2.6. Preparation and analysis of project development options in response to project brief.
	National Standard of Competency for Architects - 2.1. Identification, analysis and integration of information relevant to siting of project. 2.2. Application of principles controlling planning, development and design for the project site. 3.1. Design response integrates the objectives of brief, user intent and built purpose. 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. 3.4. Design response incorporates assessment of relevant legislation, codes and industry standards. 3.5. Exploration and application of ordering, sequencing and modelling of three-dimensional form and spatial content. 4.3. Application of creative imagination aesthetic judgement to produce coherent design
	National Standard of Competency for Architects - 3.7. Assessment and integration of construction systems and materials consistent with project brief. 4.4. Inclusion of expertise of relevant specialists and consultants in developing the project design. 4.5. Investigation and integration of appropriate structural, construction, service and transport systems in the project design. 4.6. Investigation and integration of appropriate material selection for the project design. 6.2. Continuing coordination and integration of information and project material from relevant consultants, specialists and suppliers.
	National Standard of Competency for Architects - 4.1. Evaluation of design options in relation to project requirements. 4.2. Evaluation of design options against values of physical, environmental and cultural contexts. 4.3. Application of creative imagination aesthetic judgement to produce coherent design 5.1. Application of creative imagination and aesthetic judgement in producing a resolved project design in regard to site planning, physical composition and spatial planning as appropriate to the project brief.
	National Standard of Competency for Architects - 3.5. Exploration and application of ordering, sequencing and modelling of three-dimensional form and spatial content. 3.8. Application of manual and digital graphic techniques and modelling to describe three-dimensional form and spatial relationships. 6.4. Timely completion and communication of accurate and comprehensible documents that will include, as required, drawings, models, specifications, schedules and other relevant modes of information.

National Standard of Competency for Architects -

Competency code	Taught, Practiced or Assessed	Competency standard
1.2		Establishment, analysis and evaluation of client project requirements and objectives.
1.4		Identification of factors that may impact on client project requirements and objectives.
2.1		Identification, analysis and integration of information relevant to siting of project.
2.2		Application of principles controlling planning, development and design for the project site.
2.6		Preparation and analysis of project development options in response to project brief.
3.1		Design response integrates the objectives of brief, user intent and built purpose.
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.
3.4		Design response incorporates assessment of relevant legislation, codes and industry standards.
3.5		Exploration and application of ordering, sequencing and modelling of three-dimensional form and spatial content.
3.7		Assessment and integration of construction systems and materials consistent with project brief.
3.8		Application of manual and digital graphic techniques and modelling to describe three-dimensional form and spatial relationships.
4.1		Evaluation of design options in relation to project requirements.
4.2		Evaluation of design options against values of physical, environmental and cultural contexts.
4.3		Application of creative imagination aesthetic judgement to produce coherent design
4.4		Inclusion of expertise of relevant specialists and consultants in developing the project design.
4.5		Investigation and integration of appropriate structural, construction, service and transport systems in the project design.
4.6		Investigation and integration of appropriate material selection for the project design.
4.7		Coordination and integration of appropriate environmental systems, including for thermal comfort, lighting and acoustics.
5.1		Application of creative imagination and aesthetic judgement in producing a resolved project design in regard to site planning, physical composition and spatial planning as appropriate to the project brief.
5.2		Resolution of project design addressing all building occupancy and functional aspects including spatial requirements and relationships and circulation aspects.
5.3		Evaluation and integration of regulatory requirements.
5.5		Integration of materials and components based upon an understanding of their physical properties.
5.6		Integration of relevant technical services, environmental and transportation systems.
6.2		Continuing coordination and integration of information and project material from relevant consultants, specialists and suppliers.
6.4		Timely completion and communication of accurate and comprehensible documents that will include, as required, drawings, models, specifications, schedules and other relevant modes of information.
9.8		Clear and consistent communication with client and relevant stakeholders throughout project.

Responding to student feedback

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

Unit schedule has been adjusted to S2-2022 schedule

Additional information

Additional costs

Please note that this project involves costs for students for materials, model-making, etc., and the extent of these costs depends on your projects.

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Alignment with Competency standards

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Additional costs

Site visit guidelines

Disclaimer

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MARC5000: Induction Studio

Semester 2, 2022 [Normal day] - Remote

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Alignment with Competency standards

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Additional costs

Site visit guidelines

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect