Courses & Units

Global Studio KDA715

Introduction

Studios in the Master of Architecture emphasise professionalism, critical and rigorous design thinking, knowledge of contemporary and emergent theories, technologies and practices, and the development of skills for a diversity of future careers in architecture. Global Studio explores practices of architecture in relation to human rights, social justice and community empowerment through projects situated in diverse social, cultural and ecological contexts. Projects target key areas of research opportunity, strength and connections to international communities, particularly in the Asia region. Through research and interrogation of complex global contexts, you will develop a capacity for critical inquiry, challenging normative understandings of place and the discipline of architecture itself. A key focus of the studio is the design of processes rather than products, emphasising engagement of participants in the coproduction of architecture and the communication of outcomes to diverse audiences. Through studio-based participatory design approaches, you will gain skills in the development and procurement of supporting future practice in interdisciplinary and diverse community contexts.

Summary

Unit name Global Studio
Unit code KDA715
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Sciences and Engineering
School of Architecture and Design
Discipline Architecture & Design
Coordinator Associate Professor David Beynon
Delivered By University of Tasmania

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Launceston Semester 2 On-Campus International Domestic

Key

On-campus
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International students
Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 22/7/2024 16/8/2024 9/9/2024 27/10/2024

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Learning Outcomes

  • Empathise with a project situation by considering the physical, cultural, political, environmental and social conditions
  • Propose design propositions for locally situated interventions
  • Develop a design process using collaborative practices
  • Communicate design processes and resolution using targeted media, tools and techniques.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
040101 $1,118.00 $1,118.00 not applicable $2,648.00

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern
  • On Campus: 1 x 50-minute lecture weekly 
  • On Campus: 1 x 3-hour studio weekly 
AssessmentSeminar (25%)|Project (35%)|Project (40%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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