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MARC6204: Graduate Exhibition

Semester 2, 2021 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit of study enables students to engage in a collaborative project to research, design and produce a high-profile public exhibition and accompanying yearbook of graduating work from the BDesArch and MArch programs. The project will exercise and extend design skills and knowledge required to produce a plausible concept for the exhibition and yearbook and to implement the necessary logistical, technical and practical means to realise it. The project integrates multiple activities which exercise different skill sets including research and precedent studies of exhibition, curation and potential venues; developing a critical, plausible and achievable concept for the event; budgeting and financial management; exhibition design; graphic design; construction and installation of the exhibition; production of the yearbook; consultation with stakeholders and implementation. Students will extend their research, design and implementation skills through a real project with a concrete outcome to real-time deadlines and resource limitations.

Unit details and rules

Unit code MARC6204
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 Kate Goodwin, kate.goodwin@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Assignment Case Study Research Report
Individual research into architecture exhibition precedent study
15% Week -02
Due date: 29 Jul 2021 at 15:00
1,000-word report
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO6
Presentation group assignment Exhibition Concept Design Presentation
Proposal and pitch for your exhibition concept and graphic identity.
35% Week 01
Due date: 11 Aug 2021 at 09:00
10-minute presentation - max 50 slides
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3
Assignment group assignment Exhibition Detailed Design and Portfolio
Specification documents as required with group and individual portfolio
50% Week 04
Due date: 03 Sep 2021 at 09:00
Specification docs as needed + 20 pages
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
group assignment = group assignment ?
Group assignment with individually assessed component = group assignment with individually assessed component ?

Assessment summary

  • Case Study Research Report (Individual): Individual research into an architecture exhibition precedent study.
  • Exhibition Concept Design Presentation (Group): Proposal and pitch for your exhibition concept and graphic identity. Outline of spatial layout, exhibition design, production research, logistics, fabrication and feasibility report.
  • Exhibition Detailed Design (group) and Portfolio (Individual): Detailed design for one aspect of the exhibition that includes, as relevant, final fabrication drawings and technical specifications (tested with models and or prototypes); graphic design templates; event logistics; production timelines and budgets, accompanied by Individual Role Statement and (Post-Graduate: critical analysis) (Under-Graduate: reflection) of the process of realising the assigned aspect of the exhibition

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.

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
Week -02 All: Introduction to Design/logistics/fabrication workshop; In Groups: Develop exhibition theme and design Studio (3 hr)  
All: Presentation and discussion of precedents; Review exhibition theme and design Studio (3 hr)  
Week -03 Introduction to the Project and assignments; Introduction to curatorial practice; Preliminary research and mapping of studio projects and exhibition spaces Studio (3 hr)  
All: Lecture on exhibition design and display; In Groups: Develop exhibition theme and design Studio (3 hr)  
Week 01 Presentation and pitch of Exhibition Concept and Design Studio (3 hr)  
Groups assigned specific focus to develop into detailed design using ‘winning’ concept. Establish mode of operation and allocation of task for each group member. Studio (3 hr)  
Week 02 Information gathering for detailed design and strategy for implementation. Studio (3 hr)  
Design development and refinement, including creating prototypes to test modular design and graphics. Plus lighting and AV. Studio (3 hr)  
Week 03 Presentation of Final detailed design that is costed and has been tested for feasibility, accessibility and sustainable principles. Studio (3 hr)  
Implement feedback from presentations and produce final production drawings and technical specifications; graphic templates; event logistics; timelines and budget for the External Engagement team to deliver the exhibition. Studio (3 hr)  

Attendance and class requirements

As per School resolution https://www.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 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings for this unit can be accessed through the Library eReserve, available on Canvas

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. Identify and critically analyse research issues relating to exhibiting architecture and design;
  • LO2. Develop a comprehensive strategy to package and promote a wide variety of student projects across architecture and design for a professional and public context, based upon an understanding of the issues relating to exhibiting;
  • LO3. Demonstrate understanding of successful "exhibitions" by conceptualizing the 2021 Grad Show exhibition as part of the comprehensive strategy including the creation of a graphic identity that lends visibility to the vision and unique profile of the School and its architecture and design graduates;
  • LO4. Analyse design solutions - physical, spatial, visual, digital - for feasibility and deliverability.
  • LO5. Engaging in collaborative practice, evaluate individual contributions and the wider endeavour of the team
  • LO6. Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate, present and communicate concepts, processes and methodologies
  • LO7. Successfully achieve a real-live exhibition through producing fully costed and tested design drawings, templates or prototypes that can be realised by the delivery team.

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

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