ARCH71-115: Research Analysis and Representation

Description

In this subject, students will develop skills in critical analysis, research methods, as well as in written and graphic communication. The subject focuses on a refined and comprehensive understanding of the role of research in the discipline of architecture, including design research, evidence-based design and practice-based research. The goal of this subject is to provide, develop and consolidate research skills in architecture, justifying design solutions by gathering information from various sources, defining the relevant key concepts and synthesising the existing body of knowledge. Students are assessed through investigatory tasks that involve graphic and written communication that demonstrates critical and logical reasoning through reading, reflecting, presenting and producing a literature review on one’s area of interest. The coursework is integrated with concurrent design studio, architectural technology, environmental studies and design communication subjects, particularly in preparation for the forthcoming Master’s Thesis Studio. The eventual aim of the coursework is to develop most of the written part of the MArch thesis.

Subject details

Type: Postgraduate Subject
Code: ARCH71-115
Faculty: Faculty of Society and Design
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • Architecture

Learning outcomes

  1. An understanding of design procedures, systems and the history of design methods (AIA Tertiary Education Policy 3.1.1.i)
  2. An ability to define personal values systems and ethical positions. (AIA Tertiary Education Policy 3.3.2.iii)
  3. An awareness of issues of national and regional planning and their relationship to global and local demography and resources (AIA Tertiary Education Policy 3.6.1.iii)
  4. An ability to effect action or communicate ideas through the exercise of skills of collaboration, speaking, writing, drawing, modelling and evaluation (AIA Tertiary Education Policy 3.7.2..i)
  5. An understanding of design precedent, critique, analysis and movements in design theory (AIA Tertiary Education Policy 3.1.1.ii )
  6. An ability to engage imagination and to think creatively (AIA Tertiary Education Policy 3.1.2.i)
  7. An ability to inform action through knowledge of architectural design theory and methods (AIA Tertiary Education Policy 3.1.2.ii )
  8. An ability to define a problem and formulate strategies for action (AIA Tertiary Education Policy 3.1.2.iii)
  9. An ability to gather information and apply analysis and critical judgment (AIA Tertiary Education Policy 3.2.2.iv)
  10. An awareness of philosophical, cultural and political movements (AIA Tertiary Education Policy 3.3.1.i)
  11. An understanding of the history and theory of Western, non-western, regional and indigenous architecture (AIA Tertiary Education Policy 3.3.1.ii)
  12. An ability to utilise speculation, iteration and reflection in critical discourse (AIA Tertiary Education Policy 3.3.2.i)

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil
Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Restrictions:

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